Arsenal brings back a Brazilian, Chelsea lets two players go. Top transfer news for 12.01.2024

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EPL club to loans striker from Chelsea

David Fofana has returned to Chelsea's favour this winter from Union Berlin, where he played on loan for the second half of 2023. In London, the 21-year-old footballer will not stay: his new place of work will be Burnley, which is now fighting for survival in the Premier League. The clubs have already reached an agreement in principle on the transition. At the beginning of the day, David Ornstein reported that the medical examination of the Ivorian forward will take place within 48 hours.

Aston Villa defender ready to go to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal are interested in the services of Aston Villa's experienced French international Lucas Digne. According to Ekrem Konour, the Saudi Arabian club are probing the situation for a transfer. What is interesting is that the 30-year-old left-back is not against a move to the Middle East. Digne was also interested in Serie A and Ligue 1 clubs.

Dortmund has loaned another player from the EPL

Ian Maatsen, whose contract belongs to Chelsea, will continue his career in the Bundesliga. The clubs announced that they have agreed on the loan of the player until the end of the current season. Note that the contract Maatsen talented footballer with Chelsea is calculated until 2026. Recall that yesterday, Borussia announced the lease of Jaydon Sancho from Manchester United.

Marquinhos returned to Arsenal

Arsenal's promising striker Marquinhos played the first part of this season at Nantes in Ligue 1. The Gunners official website reports that the club are bringing the player back. The 20-year-old forward will soon join the Brazil U23 national team for the CONMEBOL pre-Olympic tournament, which will take place from 20 January to 11 February 2024. No further plans for the player have been announced by Arsenal.

Chelsea are yet to start talks with their veteran on a new contract

Thiago Silva's future at Chelsea is still in doubt. Blues head coach Mauricio Pochettino said at a press conference today that the club are not currently in talks with the player, "I don't believe the club are negotiating with him. Now is the moment for everyone to work together, to perform and get the results we want. It will be between the player and the club to decide what is best for both parties."

Aston Villa will let two players go for free

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is ready to part with two players for free. On the eve of the match in the EPL against Everton, Emery spoke about the personnel situation in the club. Among other things, the mentor noted that the club is ready to let go of Calum Chambers and Bertrand Traore for free. In what terms both players received the status of free agents, mentor did not say.