Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri in talks for Ligue 1 loan move, Chelsea join PSG in race for Julian Alvarez – and Kobbie Mainoo makes Man United U-turn: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

Published: 03:37 EST, 20 January 2026 | Updated: 04:34 EST, 20 January 2026

The transfer window is open and here are today’s developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones, including Chelsea‘s interest in former Man City man Julian Alvarez and Mathys Tel’s potential exit route from Tottenham. To catch up on all yesterday’s stories, click here.

Marseille working on Nwaneri loan deal

Arsenal are in discussions with Marseille over loaning out teenage attacker Ethan Nwaneri.

Crystal Palace have asked also in recent weeks to see if the England international would be allowed out. Arsenal had previously indicated they would be keeping all of their squad intact.

Nwaneri has been restricted to just 12 appearances for the Gunners this season and has yet to start in the Premier League this campaign.

Cherries strengthen midfield ranks

Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Alex Toth from Ferencvaros on a five-and-a-half-year deal for £10.4million plus £2.6m and a sell-on.

The 20-year-old midfielder said: ‘The whole club, the whole structure is great. When I was speaking to the directors, it was quite obvious for me because they were such good guys.’

Chelsea recall Fofana and plan to sell forward

Chelsea have recalled striker David Datro Fofana from his loan spell at Turkish club Fatih Karagumruk with a view to selling him.

Chelsea signed the 23-year-old from Molde for £10m and are keen to get their money back on the forward who has scored eight goals in 15 games for Karagumruk. Celtic are among those to have enquired.

The Stamford Bridge side and Paris St Germain are among the clubs maintaining a watching brief on Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez for the summer.

Tel’s exit route from Spurs after European snub

Paris FC remain interested in a loan deal for Tottenham forward Mathys Tel who is keen to leave after being left out of Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad.

Ligue 1 side Paris FC are interested in a loan deal for Tottenham’s young forward Mathys Tel

Chelsea and PSG are among clubs keeping tabs on Julian Alvarez for a potential summer move

Mainoo’s U-turn

Kobbie Mainoo is preparing to stay at Manchester United this month after being restored to the first team by Michael Carrick.

The 20-year-old was pushing to leave for Napoli on loan after being restricted to substitute appearances under Ruben Amorim.

However, Carrick gave Mainoo his first start of the season in the Manchester derby on Saturday and has encouraged the England midfielder that he is in his plans going forward, if he maintains form. Mainoo had agreed a new contract last year which was still to be signed off under Amorim.

Cottagers back in for Atta and Pepi

Fulham have revived their bid to sign Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta.

Marco Silva’s side had a £17.4m offer rejected earlier in the window with Udinese reluctant to sell. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has attracted scouts from top sides including Manchester City with his performances.

Fulham are also maintaining dialogue with PSV Eindhoven for striker Ricardo Pepi.

Fulham have revived efforts to sign Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta after having a bid rejected

Traore in, Paqueta out?

West Ham are expected to return to talks for Fulham winger Adama Traore over the coming days. Fulham are asking for around £5m.

The Hammers are progressing over a loan for Venezuela international winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Guaira. The 22-year-old travelled to Paris on Sunday ahead of a medical and work permit application but is due to join for around £1m with an option to buy.

Meanwhile, West Ham also anticipate Flamengo will resume talks over the proposed sale of Lucas Paqueta.

The east London side have said they may sell if Paqueta is loaned back. The transfer window in Brazil does not close until March. Flamengo’s first game of the new season is at Sao Paulo on January 29.

New ‘keeper and midifelder at the Vitality

Bournemouth are close to signing Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas on loan with an obligation to buy while midfielder Alex Toth has passed a medical ahead of joining from Ferencvaros.