🚨 Arsenal want swap deal for striker, Liverpool hold talks with defender, Man United linked with Brazilian star, Brahim Diaz to Premier League, Raheem Sterling update & more.
Plus Premier League Round-up and the latest transfer updates.
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Premier League round-up:
Arsenal thrash Leeds United at Elland Road
Arsenal showed their Premier League title ambitions with a commanding 4-0 victory away at Leeds, moving seven points clear at the summit of the table.
Goals from MartÃn Zubimendi and an own goal by Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at the break, before second-half strikes from Viktor Gyökeres and substitute Gabriel Jesus sealed a convincing afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The result extended Arsenal’s winning run against Leeds to eight consecutive matches and kept them unbeaten in their last 16 meetings.
FT Leeds United 0-4 Arsenal [Pictures from Arsenal]
Chelsea beat West Ham in dramatic fashion
Chelsea produced a dramatic comeback to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge, turning the game around after a disjointed first half.
The Blues trailed to goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville following heavy rotation, but half-time changes sparked a revival as João Pedro and Marc Cucurella drew them level.
Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround, with Pedro Neto providing the assist to cap a crucial win.
FT Chelsea 3-2 West Ham [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Liverpool east past Newcastle at Anfield
Hugo Ekitike struck twice to haunt Newcastle as Liverpool claimed their first Premier League win of 2026 with a 4-1 victory, climbing to fifth.
Summer signing Florian Wirtz continued to impress, setting up Ekitike’s opener before scoring the crucial third, while Ibrahima Konaté marked his emotional return with a stoppage-time goal.
FT Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Premier League results in full
Brighton 1-1 Everton
Leeds United 0-4 Arsenal
Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham United
Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United
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Arsenal
Arsenal have discussed the possibility of including Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli as part of a potential deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atlético Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal already considering replacements for summer arrival. Full Story here!
Arsenal are looking to improve the team with the signing of Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona
Barcelona and Real Madrid go head-to-head for midfielder – offers submitted by both clubs. Full Story here!
Chelsea
Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet has been linked with a move this month, and Chelsea are keen on securing his signature. (Kaveh Solhekol)
Chelsea expecting to do double transfer deal before deadline tomorrow. More details!
Auxerre want to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana with discussions taking place over a loan with an option to buy. (L’Equipe)
Liverpool
Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Inter, have all held discussions with Dayot Upamecano’s camp. (TEAMtalk)
(Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Fabrizio Romano hints that Liverpool’s transfer stance could change as injury crisis heightens. Full Story here!
Liverpool have made an initial enquiry to Inter Milan regarding the availability of right-back Denzel Dumfries. (Sky Sports Italia)
Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are in talks with Euro giants over 60-goal midfielder. More details!
Manchester United
Manchester United are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have recently scouted Aleksandar Stankovic. (Matteo Moretto)
Fabrizio Romano drops afternoon Man Utd bombshell after Leon Goretzka transfer news. More details!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are closely monitoring the situation of Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz. (Caught Offside)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are joined by Manchester United in the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. (Footmercato)
Real Madrid to get clarity on centre-back target next week. More details!
Tottenham
Tottenham are ready to provide Brahim Diaz a way out of Real Madrid as he looks for more playing time. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham eye 34-G/A star who would take a huge paycut to join. Full Story here!