Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal confirm deal, Nico Paz bid; Chelsea face Scott rival; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

Premier League clubs remain active in the transfer market despite the summer window having closed, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham continuing to explore potential deals. Arsenal have agreed a pre-contract deal for Andria Bartishvili and remain interested in Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi, while also monitoring Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz. Manager Mikel Arteta is also close to signing a new contract.

Martin Zubimendi could leave Arsenal amid interest from Chelsea, who are considering Marc Bernal as a possible January replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea have also handed Pedro Neto a contract extension. Manchester United retain an interest in Newcastle defender Lewis Hall despite his new deal, while United and Tottenham are monitoring Nicolo Tresoldi. Liverpool could compete with Chelsea for Lamine Camara and Manu Kone.

At Tottenham, Richarlison is expected to stay after his proposed move to Vasco da Gama collapsed over personal terms. Lucas Bergvall has also signed a new contract after reconsidering his future at Spurs. Clubs are already planning ahead for January, with further transfer developments, rumours and negotiations expected in the coming months.

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Liverpool want two Chelsea targets in January

Liverpool have four targets for January after failing to add a new central midfielder during the summer window.

According to TEAMtalk, the Reds are monitoring four midfielders: Lamine Camara, Aleksandar Stankovic, Alex Scott and Manu Kone.

Camara is said to be high on the club’s list after senior figures made contact with his camp before his proposed move to Chelsea collapsed.

Monaco are reportedly open to selling Camara in January, although they are believed to want around €70million (£60m) for the Senegal international. The 22-year-old is said to have his heart set on a move to the Premier League.

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Arsenal ready to make move for Nico Paz

Arsenal are preparing to make a move for Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz, with the Gunners reportedly ready to test Real Madrid’s plans for the Argentina international.

According to ElDesmarque, Arsenal are closely monitoring Paz and could make a formal approach in January 2027. The 22-year-old has continued to impress at Como and recently chose to remain in Italy rather than return to Real Madrid.

However, Real Madrid retain an €80m buy-back clause for Paz, which becomes active next summer. That gives the Spanish club significant control over the midfielder’s future and could complicate Arsenal’s plans.

Paz has made a strong start to the season, including a two-assist performance against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, further increasing interest in his services. Arsenal could now continue monitoring his situation ahead of a potential approach.

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Arda Guler agrees new Real Madrid contract

Real Madrid reached an agreement with Arda Guler on a bumper new contract.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Los Blancos are keen to tie the Turkey star down, with Xabi Alonso, the Chelsea manager and former Real boss, a real admirer of the versatile midfielder.

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Lamine Camara reacts to failed £47m Chelsea transfer

Chelsea have been handed fresh hope over reviving a deal for Lamine Camara, with the Monaco midfielder not closing the door on a move to the Premier League one day.

As reported by Standard Sport during the summer transfer window, Chelsea had identified the Senegal international as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who left to join Manchester City for £125million on Deadline Day.

In fact, it's understood that an agreement had been reached between the Blues and Monaco for £47m and that Camara was expected to sign a six-year contract with the option to extend by a further 12 months.

However, Monaco pulled the plug at the last minute after and extraordinary U-turn, thus leaving Chelsea short of midfield options after the transfer window had closed.

Speaking for the first time after his £47m move to Chelsea collapsed, Camara has said he is focused on the season with Monaco having “turned the page” - though didn’t rule out the possibility of a future transfer.

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Mikel Arteta reveals new Arsenal ambition with contract talks progressing

Mikel Arteta wants to make Arsenal the "best club in the world" as he prepares to sign a new contract.

The Spaniard's existing deal expires at the end of the season but there has never been any indication that fresh terms would not be agreed.

Arteta has repeatedly insisted that there is no rush with the situation, indicating last month that it was only a matter of time until a new contract was signed.

With the transfer window now shut and a three-week international break on the horizon, it is believed that Arteta and the club are close to reaching a full agreement.

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Chelsea have their 'own Benzema' after £60m transfer

Xabi Alonso has paid Joao Pedro the ultimate compliment, comparing the Chelsea striker to Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema.

Joao Pedro was a shining light for Chelsea in an otherwise disappointing 2025-26 campaign, scoring 20 goals across all competitions after joining from Brighton in a deal worth £60million.

This season, the Brazilian has made a flying start as he was named the Premier League Player of the Month for the first time in his career after scoring and assisting in wins over Fulham and Brighton.

While Joao Pedro is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the Premier League, Alonso has gone one step further by comparing him to Benzema - one of the greatest forwards of all time.

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Spurs get Solanke boost

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that Dominic Solanke could be ready to start for the first time since April when Tottenham host Everton on Saturday evening, going on to challenge his forwards to up their level.

Solanke has not started a game for Spurs since he was withdrawn 40 minutes into the north London club’s crucial 1-0 win away to Wolves last season with a hamstring injury.

The 28-year-old, who spent the majority of last term nursing a recurring ankle injury, played no part in Spurs’ final four games and watched from the bench as they secured Premier League survival on the final day.

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'Arsenal dodged a bullet in not signing Vinicius Jr'

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit is not mincing his words regarding the failed pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

Speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest Premier League odds, Petit said: “Mikel Arteta has been rebuilding Arsenal step by step and I really liked the way they worked on the transfer market this summer, bringing some players in and trying to make the squad as competitive as possible. It was like watching them create a painting.

"I think Vinicius Jnr is a really talented player but in terms of his mentality I am not sure he is a good fit for Arsenal. That’s just my opinion.

"I see so many humble players at Arsenal so if you all of a sudden bring in someone who is completely different, it can be a problem, especially with Arteta’s style of management.

"Look at what happened between Vinicius Jnr and Jose Mourinho in the last game between Real Betis and Real Madrid. It reminded me of what happened with Xabi Alonso last season when he didn’t want to shake his hand.

"Vinicius Jnr receives so much stick from the fans, the press and social media but in those moments he is sending the wrong message. I think he is probably a bullet dodged for Arsenal looking at that moment.

"I would have loved to see a player with the talent of Vinicius Jnr play for Arsenal but with his mentality and his ego I think it would have made for a really difficult situation to cope with."

Missed target: Vinicius Junior

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Tottenham transfer collapses after Roberto De Zerbi admission

Richarlison is expected to stay at Tottenham at least until January after his proposed transfer to Vasco Da Gama fell through.

The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move away from Spurs this summer and has asked Roberto De Zerbi for permission to seek a new opportunity.

He was subsequently left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad as all parties worked to find him a new home.

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Arsenal target Kroupi

Eli Junior Kroupi is said to be on Arsenal's radar still.

The Bournemouth star scored 13 goals in his debut Premier League season and was linked with a move to the Gunners in the summer, but suffered a foot injury in July.

He is expected to be out of action until November, though reports claim Arsenal could be eyeing up a January transfer.