Transfer News LIVE: Man Utd's £19.5m Clause as Liverpool Get 'Green Light' for Deal

The January 2026 transfer window is heating up with major clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea chasing key targets amid deadline pressure.[1][2]

Manchester United Targets and Concerns

Man Utd, under Ruben Amorim, are targeting midfield reinforcements including Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente, and Elliot Anderson—though Man City also eye Anderson. Defensively, they're interested in Nottingham Forest's Murillo.[1] Amorim has downplayed January signings, stating "no conversations" are underway, a shift from earlier openness.[2] The club eyes savings from expiring contracts of Casemiro, Harry Maguire, and Jadon Sancho, plus potential Rashford exit.[2] Fears grow over Bruno Fernandes possibly leaving in summer. Decisions on Joshua Zirkzee's future and Kobbie Mainoo's role are delayed due to injuries and AFCON absences.[2]

Marc Guehi Transfer Battle

Crystal Palace have set a £35-40m price tag on captain Marc Guehi, whose contract expires soon.[1] Arsenal have joined Liverpool and Man City in the race, with Guehi favoring Arsenal or Liverpool. Bayern Munich also show interest, but Palace aim to cash in this window.[1]

Liverpool and Chelsea Moves

Liverpool receive a 'green light' for potential deals, linked to targets like Antoine Semenyo, Rodrygo, André Silva, amid Salah speculation.[3] Chelsea have bid big for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde and eye West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, despite his Brazil preference. They've ended Facundo Buonanotte's loan, redirecting him to Leeds.[1]

United hold a reported £19.5m clause in ongoing negotiations, adding intrigue as the window closes. Stay tuned for updates on these fluid rumors.[1][2]