β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea considering move to sign Douglas Luiz on loan for remainder of season. 27yo midfielder currently with Nottingham Forest from Juventus but #CFC see as system fit; Brazil int’l would add quality, experience, depth until summer @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991039/2026/01/22/douglas-luiz-chelsea-transfer-forest/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Wolfsburg improve proposal for Charlie Cresswell to package worth €23m. Latest offer from #VfL again turned down by Toulouse - expected to require in excess of €30m for #ToulouseFC to consider selling England U21 centre-back this window @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6980964/2026/01/18/charlie-cresswell-toulouse-wolfsburg-bid-rejected/
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⚽️ Enjoyable chat as always - give it a watch or listen as the winter transfer window approaches its final week ⚽️ https://twitter.com/TransfersCast/status/2014612058113774045#m
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🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur working on deal to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool. #THFC brought forward plan to vie for 31yo #LFC left-back as free agent this summer; not done but talks between all parties advancing in bid to reach agreement @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6992174/2026/01/23/andy-robertson-tottenham-transfer-liverpool/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Tammy Abraham flying to UK as we speak ahead of completing permanent transfer from Besiktas to Aston Villa. 28yo #Besiktas striker set for medical on Saturday before joining #AVFC on 4.5yr contract for €21m + Yasin Ozcan. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959733/2026/01/23/tammy-abraham-aston-villa-transfer-besiktas/
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🚨 Aston Villa to receive more for Malen than spent on replacement + Abraham accepted significant financial sacrifice to join. 28yo wants to fight way into World Cup contention & despite interest from other PL clubs only willing to make PL return for #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959733/2026/01/23/tammy-abraham-aston-villa-transfer-besiktas/
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🚨 Rayan scheduled to arrive in UK today & undergo medical on Monday before completing proposed permanent move from Vasco da Gama to Bournemouth. 19yo #VascoDaGama attacker joining #AFCB as replacement for Antoine Semenyo. W/ @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6995567/2026/01/25/rayan-bournemouth-medical-transfer-vasco/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Rayan fee £24.7m + £5.6m bonuses; no future sale % to Vasco da Gama. Superior bids for #VascoDaGama forward from Saudi Arabia, Russia & elsewhere in Europe but 19yo favoured Bournemouth. 5.5yr contract at #AFCB. Top-rated Brazilian talent @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6995567/2026/01/25/rayan-bournemouth-medical-transfer-vasco/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea trigger clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan. #CFC evaluating CB market + want 20yo back from #BVB to consider next steps. Same option on Sarr but Acheampong likely to stay - sale viewed as impossible @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6996880/2026/01/25/aaron-anselmino-chelsea-borussia-dortmund-loan-recall/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Andy Robertson from Liverpool to Spurs not proceeding at present. #THFC agreed in principle for move to happen after #UCL group stage but required Tsimikas recall by #LFC; not possible so far. Roma seeking replacement but time running out @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6997743/2026/01/25/andy-robertson-transfer-liverpool-tottenham/
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🚨 Nottingham Forest offer Crystal Palace £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Personal terms between 28yo striker & #NFFC no issue but #CPFC will only consider sale if get ~£40m package + replacement - Strand Larsen among options being considered @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6999195/2026/01/26/jean-philippe-mateta-forest-palace-transfer/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Leeds United only club to bid for Strand Larsen so far but Crystal Palace interest strengthening amid Nottingham Forest pursuit of Mateta
🚨 Aston Villa exploring re-signing Luiz - not done but in touch with Juventus
βž• More transfer news @TheAthleticFC
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Aston Villa set to sign Douglas Luiz on loan + option to buy. Nottingham Forest season-long move will be broken & #AVFC close to striking fresh deal for Juventus midfielder. 27yo Brazilian agreed with Unai Emery to reunite. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993650/2026/01/27/aston-villa-transfers-douglas-luiz/c
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Chelsea declined to pursue Douglas Luiz after initial enquiry for Juventus midfielder. #CFC considered 27yo Brazilian - regarded as good system fit - but intend to prioritise Andrey Santos & other members of Liam Rosenior’s existing squad @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993650/2026/01/27/aston-villa-transfers-douglas-luiz/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan switch from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001597/2026/01/27/adama-traore-west-ham-fulham-transfer/
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β€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/2026/01/28/aston-villa-douglas-luiz-transfer-loan/
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🚨 Fulham reach agreement with Manchester City to sign Oscar Bobb. Deal for 22yo winger worth Β£27m + #MCFC retain matching rights on future offers & 20% sell-on clause. Norway int’l set to undergo medical on Thurs before completing #FFC move @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/2026/01/28/oscar-bobb-man-city-transfer-news/
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🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways - settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6423750/2026/01/28/raheem-sterling-chelsea-leaves/
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🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids reached £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/2026/01/29/strand-larsen-crystal-palace-transfers-wolves/
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