🚨 Chelsea target's NEW deal, Arsenal have groundwork done on major transfer, Musiala contract latest, legend announces retirement, & more

Major updates on some big-name strikers, plus the latest on Jamal Musiala's future...

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Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy!

Today’s top stories:

• Fabrizio Romano answered your questions on The Debrief!

• Latest columns from Matteo Moretto and Charles Watts

• What next for Liverpool transfer target Jamal Musiala at Bayern?

• Plus more from Chelsea, Man United & Barcelona

Arsenal

• Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal - a lot of the groundwork on this deal has been done as Charles Watts provides an update on the saga in his latest exclusive column.

• Ederson Arsenal transfer stories have emerged recently, and Charles Watts has provided his insight on this possible deal in today’s exclusive column.

• Kieran Tierney may be back at Arsenal for now, but he’s surely heading for a loan exit in January, according to Charles Watts.

• Jonathan David to Arsenal or Barcelona? Latest details emerge on the Lille striker’s future.

Aston Villa

• Jhon Duran has signed a new long term deal at Aston Villa - the agreement has been sealed as part of the plan since August. After Chelsea and West Ham deals both collapsed, Villa verbally agreed to give Duran a new contract with an important salary rise. The new deal runs until June 2030.

Barcelona

Andres Iniesta (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

• Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta has officially confirmed his retirement from professional football after a remarkable career. Iniesta won the World Cup, the Euros (twice) and four Champions League titles among his many honours.