TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal could turn to Fikayo Tomori, Chelsea are on ‘high-alert’ to sign Jordan Henderson… as Barcelona are eyeing up free agent Jesse Lingard

Things are starting to pick up pace in the January transfer window as clubs start to pin down their key targets.  

And it’s been an eventful weekend to say the least. Away from all the FA Cup action, clubs have been plotting their January moves, with Tottenham landing a shock move to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner on loan from Red Bull Leipzig. 

There was also more talk on Kylian Mbappe‘s future at Paris Saint-Germain last night, with claims being made that he will join Real Madrid later this summer. 

But there’s still uncertainty over the futures of Man United‘s Jadon Sancho and Man City‘s Kalvin Phillips, with further speculation rising that Sancho could return to Borussia Dortmund.  

Below, Mail Sport breaks down the latest rumours and gossip on Monday morning. 

Chelsea are reportedly ‘hopeful’ of signing Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq. It comes after it emerged that the England midfielder is eager to return to the Premier League, a move that could cost him millions in tax and lost wages. But this has put Maurico Pochettino’s side on ‘high-alert’ to sign him. (The Sun)

The Blues are also prepared to pay Napoli star Victor Osimhen’s £103million (€120m) release clause and will act quickly to secure the striker. (Il Mattino) 

Manchester United and Newcastle could be set to swoop in for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. The 27-year-old departed Chelsea in 2022 and has made 52 appearances across all competitions for the LaLiga giants. But the Premier League outfits are interested in signing him in January. (Sport)

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Al-Ettifaq’s Jordan Henderson in January

Chelsea could pay Victor Osimhen’s £103million (€120m) release clause as Mauricio Pochettino looks for a new striker 

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