🚨 Liverpool favourites to sign PL star, Bruno Fernandes bombshell, Enzo Maresca replacement, Alexander-Arnold back to PL, Man United want former player and more.
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta ahead of January window: “We will be actively looking to strengthen the squad in January. Depending on the availability of certain players, the window is there. We’re Arsenal and we have to be looking at it. Our job is to be very prepared because something can happen.”
Arsenal are continuing to assess options to strengthen their squad and have identified Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic as a player of strong interest. (La Gazetta dello Sport)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have opened a dialogue with Liverpool in hopes of reaching a complex agreement regarding the future of Harvey Elliott. (Athletic)
Mick Brown confirms Aston Villa interest in Premier League defender. More details!
Chelsea
Mick Brown on the future of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea: “I think Enzo Maresca has made a mistake with his recent comments. He’s left a lot open to speculation by refusing to explain some things he’s said, and that only makes the situation worse because the rumours won’t go away. From a Chelsea point of view, they have to be planning for whatever might happen with him. Liam Rosenior is going to be a contender for the job, and I think he deserves it. He’s a young, English coach who has come through, done his badges, fostered a very relationship with Hull, my former club, so I know he was thought of very highly.”
Crystal Palace
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has impressed the Palace hierarchy and they could target a move for him to replace Oliver Glasner. (TEAMtalk)
Everton
Everton are weighing up ambitious loan moves for Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. (iNews)
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Leeds United
Leeds United are interested in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan for the second half of the season. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Liverpool remain the favourites to sign 25-year-old Premier League star. Full Story here!
Liverpool midfielder is now ‘likely to be recalled’ from loan spell after weeks of inactivity. More details!
Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo has definitively decided to join Manchester City in January. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
Fabrizio Romano on Jadon Sancho: “Man Utd believe that the chapter of Sancho at Man Utd is closed and there is no chance to find a different way. Sancho will not play for Man Utd again, and this is the clear position of the club. We will be following what’s going to happen. Now I think it’s time to let Jadon Sancho take his time with Aston Villa, enjoy his time at Aston Villa, and try to make an impact.”
Mick Brown on Bruno Fernandes: “I can’t believe they ever considered offers for Bruno Fernandes. But they did, they refused to rule out letting him go and they were open to it if the right offer came in, and as far as I’m aware that is still the case.”
Manchester United are keen on bringing Scott McTominay back to the club. (Caught Offside)
Fabrizio Romano on Carlos Baleba: “Man United I can guarantee that even in their internal talks at the club have not stopped discussing the name of Carlos Baleba, because Baleba is still seen as an ideal solution by Ruben Amorim and people at the club. Baleba is super appreciated by Man United. January move is seen as unlikely but any moment, January or the summer, If Brighton opens the door to an exit for Baleba, Man United remain absolutely interested. Man United remain in contact with people close to the player.”
Newcastle United
Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has emerged as a potential target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid
Premier League heavyweights are closely monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Real Madrid. Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle United are all said to be alert to developments. (Defensa Central)
(Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid are planning to sign PSG midfielder Vitinha if Vinicius Junior leaves the club. (Cadena SER)
Real Madrid have been scouting midfielder wanted by Chelsea & Man United. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, who is currently on loan at Hamburger, is being closely monitored by Bayern Munich. (Caught Offside)
West Ham United
West Ham are likely to consider selling Lucas Paqueta if an acceptable offer comes in. (Football Insider)