Key Football Updates: Matches, Transfers, and News from January 6, 2026

Catch up on all the sports news, results, and highlights from Tuesday, January 6, 2026, a day filled with excitement in the world of football.

CAN 2025

Two matches are set for today in the knockout stage of the tournament: Algeria vs. DR Congo, and South Africa vs. Burkina Faso. Stay tuned for the Fennecs match recap on our website after the final whistle.

LIGUE 1

PSG

Paris Saint-Germain is heading to Kuwait today, just two days ahead of the Trophée des Champions. Key players Kang-in Lee, Matvey Safonov, and Quentin Ndjantou are missing from the squad, alongside Ibrahim Mbaye and Achraf Hakimi, who are participating in the CAN.

On the podcast Ici-Paris-Ile-de-France, journalists Loïc Tanzi and Benjamin Quarez discussed the quiet winter transfer window for the club so far.

OM

Nayef Aguerd will not be part of the Marseille squad for the Trophée des Champions. Darry Bakola and Robinio Vaz have been selected by Roberto de Zerbi.

According to L’Equipe, the young striker could be sold this winter for over €20 million, with Aston Villa expressing interest.

RC Strasbourg

Liam Rosenior officially announced his departure from RC Strasbourg this morning to join Chelsea. According to Fabrizio Romano, Gary O’Neill will take over as head coach.

LA LIGA

FC Barcelona

According to Sport, FC Barcelona is interested in Leon Goretzka, who will be out of contract next summer at Bayern Munich.

Rumors about Joao Cancelo’s arrival have intensified in recent hours.

Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires this summer, has rejected an offer from a Saudi club.

Real Madrid

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Kylian Mbappé will not be in the Real Madrid squad for the Supercopa de España. Spanish media reports that the French star is expected to return on January 20 against AS Monaco in the Champions League.

Despite scoring a hat-trick in La Liga against Real Betis, Gonzalo Garcia faced criticism from Vinicius Jr. for failing to make a crucial pass during the match.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has signed a contract with Chelsea until June 2032, with his first match set for Wednesday against Fulham.

Manchester United

According to the Daily Mail, the Ruben Amorim deal has cost Manchester United €31 million.

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola addressed the media regarding the Skyblues’ transfer strategy, stating, “We will not be recruiting four or five players like we did last season.”

SERIE A

Juventus

Sky Italia reports that Juventus is interested in securing Federico Chiesa on loan this winter.

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich

Lothar Matthäus commented on Lennart Karl’s recent statements, saying, “I think Lennart Karl’s declaration was good. It shows he is ambitious and believes in himself. I would have loved to play for Real Madrid, but Inter Milan didn’t want to let me go. I had dreams too.” in an interview with Sky Sports Germany.