Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Aston Villa star; new Man Utd manager twist; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

The January transfer window is approaching, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all exploring moves to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Arsenal are reportedly targeting Antonio Nusa, while also keeping tabs on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz. Mikel Arteta is also said to be interested in Alex Baena and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

Didier Deschamps has reportedly rejected the opportunity to become Manchester United manager, with Sunday's trip to Aston Villa potentially crucial for under-pressure boss Michael Carrick. Tottenham are also understood to retain matching rights for Harry Kane, despite the England captain signing a record-breaking new Bayern Munich contract that reportedly makes him Europe's highest-paid player by basic salary.

Chelsea are confident of securing a deal for Alex Scott when the window opens, while Liverpool are monitoring Mexico youngster Gilberto Mora and Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Trent Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a surprise return to Anfield after leaving for Real Madrid. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Arsenal among admirers for Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki following his impressive start at Villa Park.

The 24-year-old Japan international has attracted interest from several European giants after arriving from Parma for £30m in the summer.

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham are also monitoring Suzuki’s progress.

PSG previously considered signing him, while Real Madrid view him as a potential long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois.

However, Villa are under no pressure to sell, having tied the goalkeeper down to a five-year contract and viewing him as central to Unai Emery’s plans.

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Tzolis hails Mosquera role in Arsenal settling

The Greek international signed for the Gunners back in the summer to replace Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank.

He has hit the ground running since his £34million move from Club Brugge,as he returned to the English top flight for the first time since 2024, when he ended a fruitless three-year spell at Norwich City.

Now, after some impressive performances across all competitions, the winger has revealed the Arsenal star that has helped to settle him in London.

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Man Utd handed transfer boost

The Red Devils have been hamstrung in that position this term, with natural options Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu both struck down with injuries that have kept them out for long spells.

As such, it has forced under-fire manager Michael Carrick to experiment with makeshift solutions in the interim, with right-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui both depuitising there, while central defender Ayden Heaven has also been shifted out wide to cover with limited success.

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Next Man Utd manager latest

Didier Deschamps has reportedly turned down an approach over the Manchester United manager’s job, as more details emerge over the future of Michael Carrick.

Carrick’s position at Old Trafford has been subject to severe scrutiny for several weeks now following a miserable eight-game winless run across all competitions that was the club’s worst since the 1988/89 season.

Such a dire sequence was only snapped on Tuesday night as Man Utd staged an incredible turnaround following an abysmal first half to beat depleted Roma 3-2 at home in the Champions League, though it remains to be seen how much respite that offered their beleaguered head coach.

Sky Sports report that there remains support for Carrick within the United hierarchy, who have been said to be split on a potential replacement amid strong links to the likes of former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann.

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JJ Gabriel to leave Man Utd for Real Madrid move

Real Madrid look to have won the race for Manchester United sensation JJ Gabriel.

The teenage star shocked Old Trafford chiefs back in September by stating his desire to leave the club immediately, just days before he was expected to make his senior debut aged just 15.

All of the rest of the heavyweight clubs across Europe were inevitably interested in signing one of the brightest youth talents in England, but Real Madrid and Barcelona quickly emerged as the front runners.

Madrid were said to be leading the race, with Fabrizio Romano now reporting that Gabriel has chosen the Bernabeu and that his camp have informed all parties of his decision.

The move is expected to be sealed soon, with Man Utd likely only due minimal training compensation.

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Tottenham retain matching rights on Harry Kane

Tottenham retain matching rights on Harry Kane despite his new Bayern Munich contract, reports claim.

The England captain yesterday put pen to paper on a lucrative contract extension in Bavaria until 2029 that is said to make him the highest-paid player in Europe in terms of base salary.

That bumper new deal does not impact Tottenham’s first-option right to match any future bids for Kane, per The Telegraph.

That agreement was reached during his initial exit from Spurs in 2023 and is said to lie outside of his contract, so has been unaffected.

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Didier Deschamps turns down Man Utd job offer

Didier Deschamps has reportedly told Manchester United that he is not interested in taking over as manager at Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick’s future as Man Utd boss remains hugely uncertain ahead of Sunday’s crunch home Premier League clash with Aston Villa, which is likely to prove pivotal.

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann had previously been considered as the leading candidates for the role if United - who will not consider an interim solution this time - were to sack Carrick, though FootMercato in France reported on Thursday that the club had also approached former long-time Les Bleus head coach Deschamps.

However, he is said to have told them that he currently has no interest in the job in another blow to the beleaguered Red Devils.

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Arsenal target Antonio Nusa in potential triple deal

Arsenal are tracking Antonio Nusa ahead of the January transfer window, reports claim.

The Gunners are known to be keen on attacking reinforcements when the market reopens for business in the New Year and have reportedly had their eyes on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz.

However, The Sun say that Arsenal are also keeping close tabs on former Club Brugge star Nusa, who continues to impress for both RB Leipzig and Norway.

Could a lucrative triple deal yet be in the offing at the Emirates Stadium after a somewhat disappointing summer?

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Juve want Sesko

Calciomercato claims that Juventus are considering a January move for Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko despite his injury.

The Italian club have a €100million transfer budget following a capital injection and are assessing several attacking targets.

Folarin Balogun is also under consideration as Juventus explore options to strengthen their forward line.

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Barcelona target Arsenal star

Reports in Spain say that Barcelona have identified Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie as a potential signing for the January transfer window.

Sporting director Deco has made initial contact with the 24-year-old's representatives to explore a possible move.

Hincapie has struggled for regular minutes, but Mikel Arteta is reluctant to let players leave Arsenal in January.