{"id":2505,"date":"2026-01-17T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/weekly-transfer-window-could-guler-from-madrid-really-join-arsenal-whats-the-latest\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T09:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:03:01","slug":"weekly-transfer-window-could-guler-from-madrid-really-join-arsenal-whats-the-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/weekly-transfer-window-could-guler-from-madrid-really-join-arsenal-whats-the-latest\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly transfer window: Could G\u00fcler from Madrid really join Arsenal? What’s the latest?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The winter transfer window is open across Europe, and business is getting underway. What do ESPN reporters feel about possible deals?<\/p>\n

Every Friday until February, we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on major transfer issues.<\/p>\n

Transfer home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Could Real Madrid’s Arda G\u00fcler really join Arsenal?<\/h3>\n

After investing more than \u00a3250 million last summer to strengthen the first-team squad, there has been a long-term planning element to Arsenal’s transfer moves. They are keen on Elche’s 20-year-old midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, while G\u00fcler is another young player they are familiar with.<\/p>\n

The T\u00fcrkiye player started the season looking like a key player in Xabi Alonso’s stomach. Part of the reason for Madrid’s decision not to move on Mart\u00edn Zubimendi was the belief in G\u00fcler’s ability to develop in midfield. But his involvement, and form, has declined in recent months, and it remains unclear what role he will play under new coach \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa, although he did start in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey defeat at Albacete.<\/p>\n

However, Arsenal have no plans to make anything significant this window unless the opportunity arises in the final two days, and any official interest in G\u00fcler is most likely in the summer — James Olley and Alex Kirkland<\/em><\/p>\n

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Man City are looking for Marc Gu\u00e9hi. Which is the latest?<\/h3>\n

Manchester City are looking for a central midfielder with John Stones, Josko Guardiol and R\u00faben Dias injured. Gu\u00e9hi is considered a long-term target that could be delivered early under the right circumstances. City did not believe that there would be a big problem in getting acceptable money from Crystal Palace as it is expected to lose this English player for nothing if his contract ends this summer.<\/p>\n

It looked like every window would work, if Gu\u00e9hi knew he would be picked by clubs at the end of the season and benefit from an improved financial package if there was no transfer fee.<\/p>\n

But it seems that City managed to convince him. Sources have told ESPN that Gu\u00e9hi’s deal is close to being agreed. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the same in a press conference on Friday.<\/p>\n

“My latest understanding is that the deal with Marc is in the final stages. I can’t confirm the club, because it’s not done but it’s in the final stages,” said Glasner — Rob Dawson<\/em><\/p>\n

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Laurens: Signing Guehi in January is not a bad thing for Man City<\/p>\n

Julien Laurens analyzes the future of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is on PSG’s radar. Is that possible, or far?<\/h3>\n

PSG will be in the market for a midfielder this summer, and Fernandez is on their radar. Manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos are big fans of the Argentina international, believing he can fit into three different positions in the club’s midfield.<\/p>\n

However, this will not be straightforward. PSG know that Chelsea will command a huge fee in any potential deal, as he joined in 2023 for a Premier League record transfer fee of \u20ac121 million and his contract expires in 2031.<\/p>\n

Fernandez is perhaps the biggest factor here. There were rumors about him being unhappy at Chelsea in the summer of 2024, but nothing materialized. Chelsea will be reluctant to lose their regular captain when Reece James is unavailable.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are under no financial pressure to let him go, and his long-term contract helps in that department as well. It means that Fern\u00e1ndez will have to try to make a move if something happens.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that he was very close to former manager Enzo Maresca, who was fired earlier this month. If Fern\u00e1ndez opens the door to a move, PSG will be interested — Julien Laurens and James Olley<\/em><\/p>\n

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Speaking of Chelsea, they have a new manager. Where does that leave the “bomb squad?”<\/h3>\n

New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has said he plans to speak to two of the club’s top players — Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi — but both are expected to leave.<\/p>\n

ESPN previously reported that Sterling would prefer a permanent move instead of a loan deal after West Ham approached Chelsea about signing the winger until the end of the season. Fulham have shown an interest in the past. Napoli are also monitoring Sterling, while Roma and Lyon are interested in Diasi.<\/p>\n

However, Chelsea have more than six overseas loanees as allowed by UEFA, so that will have to change, or a foreign club will have to find any player a permanent deal — James Olley<\/em><\/p>\n

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Did Liam Rosenior make a good impression at Chelsea?<\/p>\n

The ‘ESPN FC’ team reacts to Liam Rosenior’s first week as Chelsea head coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Barcelona was strangely quiet. What transfers are possible there?<\/h3>\n

Jo\u00e3o Cancelo’s arrival on loan from Al Hilal this week may be Bar\u00e7a’s last signing this month, but there could be some departures. All eyes are on goalkeeper Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen, who may leave after losing the number 1 spot to Joan Garc\u00eda. The leaders of LaLiga have also applied for some young players who are not getting regular game time.<\/p>\n

Midfielder Marc Bernal, who recently returned from a long injury, is one of those players. LaLiga side Girona are among the clubs that have made inquiries about his availability, but nothing is concrete yet. Bar\u00e7a’s previous position was that he would not leave; there is an agreement that it would be better for him to go out and play. Roony Bardghji is also attracting interest from across Europe. The answer from Bar\u00e7a to the case of the Swedish player, for now, is that he will not leave this month — Sam Marsden<\/em><\/p>\n

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Harvey Elliott has played 96 minutes in the Premier League this season. Can anyone rescue him this month?<\/h3>\n

Elliott remains stuck at Aston Villa with parent club Liverpool powerless to terminate his season-long loan at Villa Park.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old has not kicked a ball for Unai Emery’s side since taking four minutes against Feyenoord in the Europa League on October 4, and his last Premier League appearance against Fulham on September 28.<\/p>\n

The England Under-21 midfielder is fit and available for selection, but with Villa having to complete a \u00a335 million permanent transfer once Elliott has played ten league games, Emery has said the club have no plans to sign the player, and he will not feature again.<\/p>\n