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By SIMON JONES Published: 19: 00 AEDT, 17 January 2026 | Updated: 08: 41 AEDT, 18 January 2026 48 View comments The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones, including three Premier League clubs chasing a Wolves star, Chelsea hoping to close in on French defender as well as Crystal Palace and Fulham pursuing strikers. Chelsea have held further talks over Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as they close on a new centre back for January. The 20-year-old has long been on their radar along with other names, such as Jacobo Ramon at Como, but competition from Bayern Munich and Arsenal has accelerated Chelsea's plans. Liverpool are also in the market for a top centre back this summer. Talks between Chelsea and Rennes have been held this week as the Stamford Bridge club look to move ahead of their rivals. Daily Mail Sport reported on Thursday how Chelsea had brought forward plans to help Liam Rosenior and they have also left a spot in their Champions League squad list. Chelsea have held further talks over Rennes' 20-year-old centre-back Jeremy Jacquet Leeds United have made an enquiry for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Crystal Palace, who anticipate an offer from Juventus for Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Nottingham Forest are among the other clubs to have asked about £40million-rated Larsen. Leeds are at their limit with PSR so may have to sell to facilitate any bid for Larsen. Leeds winger Jack Harrison arrived in Florence yesterday to seal his loan move to Fiorentina. There is an option to make it permanent for £6m. Celtic are also interested in Leeds striker Joel Piroe but he is looking to stay. Leeds United have made an enquiry for Wolves £40m-rated forward Jorgen Strand Larsen Newcastle United have checked on Club Brugge full back Joaquin Seys. The 20-year-old made his breakthrough last season and caught the eye with his performance against Aston Villa in Brugge's Champions League win. He has gone on to cement his place in the side and has won two caps for Belgium. Newcastle want Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie but he currently has a short-term knee injury, as reported by Daily Mail Sport's Craig Hope. Left back Seys, who can also fill in on the other side, is on their radar, potentially as a back-up option, but Newcastle need defensive reinforcements this month with a lengthening injury list and are looking to the future with the likelihood Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento leave in the summer. Roma have also enquired about Seys in recent weeks. Manchester United winger Sam Mather has joined Kayserispor on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has featured predominantly for United’s youth sides and was part of the FA Youth Cup-winning squad in 2022. United will retain a sell-on clause. Jordi Cruyff has signed in officially as technical director of Ajax, where he and his father Johan have such a strong connection. Jordi, who also played for Barcelona and Manchester United, said: ‘It is very special to be here and to sign my contract. In the stadium named after my father and at the club that has been important to me since I was young. It goes without saying how much this means to my family and me. 'From February, I will fully commit myself to Ajax. I do so with a great sense of responsibility and pride. I thank the club management for their trust. Ajax is a unique club with a rich history, and I will do everything I can to add a new successful chapter together. ’ Jordi Cruyff has signed in officially as technical Director of Ajax Brighton centre back Diego Coppola is attracting interest from Spanish sides Valencia and Girona. The 22-year-old Italy international started for Brighton in their FA Cup win over Manchester United and has made nine appearances this season after joining from Cerina last summer for £9. 4million. Fiorentina and AC Milan have also been monitoring Coppola who is keen for more playing time in his bid to make Italy's World Cup squad. Tammy Abraham is determined to join Aston Villa this month despite late interest from Nottingham Forest. The former Chelsea forward is a target for both clubs if allowed to leave Turkish side Besiktas, where he is on loan from Roma. Villa retain interest in Newcastle's Will Osula also. Bournemouth have agreed a £10. 4m deal with Ferencvaros for midfielder Alex Toth. The deal is worth £8. 7m plus add-ons. The 20-year-old is due to arrive over the weekend for his medical and has agreed a five-and-a-half-year deal. The Cherries have also submitted an offer for 19-year-old Vasco da Gama winger Rayan worth around £27. 75m. Andoni Iraola's team are closing on a deal to sign Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas. The Greece international is in discussions to join on a loan. The 24-year-old, who has also attracted enquiries from West Ham and Wolves, has made just the one appearance for Lazio this season in the Coppa Italia. Bournemouth have agreed a deal for Hungarian international midfielder Alex Toth Watford are hopeful of reaching agreement with Italian midfielder Edoardo Bove but are wary of late competition. The former Roma midfielder collapsed on the pitch following a cardiac arrest 14 months ago while on loan at Fiorentina and has not been allowed to resume his career in Italy as he had a cardiac defibrillator fitted. However, England's guidelines allow for players like Bove, and previously Christian Eriksen, who are fitted with such a device, to play. As Daily Mail Sport reported at the start of the window, Watford have been talking to Bove about a return to action for a number of months. The former Italy U21 international was a big favourite with former Roma boss Jose Mourinho. Watford assistant sport director Valon Behrami, who played in Italy himself, said: 'We became a serious option for him but with a player like this it always takes time. Now we have to wait and see what we can do. It could be a dream come true. 'There are many clubs that are on him now, we are one of them, and hopefully we can be the one he chooses. ' West Ham midfielder Andrew Irving is in talks to join Sparta Prague in a surprise move. Sparta owner Daniel Kretinsky also holds a stake in West Ham. Meanwhile, Flamengo target Lucas Paqueta is increasingly doubtful to face Tottenham today. Crystal Palace have had an opening offer for Angers forward Sidiki Cherif rejected but talks are continuing for the 19-year-old. Stoke City have made a move to sign Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan after he snubbed a move to Swansea. Marc Guehi is scheduled to have a medical in Manchester on Sunday. Manchester City and Crystal Palace agreed a fee of £20m on Friday, with add-ons and a sell-on clause. Fulham are maintaining dialogue over PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi despite him undergoing surgery on a broken arm and being ruled out for seven weeks. Fulham made an offer around £22million which was rejected, and PSV insist it would take more than £30m to prise away the striker. PSV hold interest in Wolves forward Hwang-hee Chan. Fulham remain in dialogue with PSV over Ricardo Pepi - despite the forward's injury Wrexham forward James Mc Clean is in talks over a return to hometown club Derry City. The former West Brom and Stoke winger has played 19 times Wrexham this season, providing four assists. Mc Clean started his career at Derry City and the 36-year-old has been at Wrexham for nearly three years helping them reach the Championship. The Welsh club are ready to splash out again this window as they look for a striker. Sheffield United have joined the clubs asking for Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka who is available this window. Valencia, Coventry City and Birmingham have also enquired. Brentford would consider a loan with option to buy on promotion for the Championship sides or a permanent sale. The 28-year-old remains at the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria and will be involved in a third-place play-off match over the weekend. Meanwhile, Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt has signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract, with a club option to extend for a further year. The 27-year-old became the first Brentford player to reach 150 Premier League appearances. Norwich City striker Josh Sargent is pushing to join Toronto after being forced to train with the Canaries' under-21s. He is intent on a move back to the MLS for his family. Manchester City forward Jaden Heskey has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan with QPR goalkeeper Murphy Cooper.
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