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Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all continue to work hard on transfer business after the close of the summer window, with January quickly moving into view. Arsenal have been linked with a sensational swoop for Erling Haaland after the bombshell Manchester City verdict, though there are now claims that he is planning a future move to LaLiga instead. However, Arsenal are rumoured to be leading the race for his Norway team-mate Antonio Nusa.

Manchester United could reportedly seek legal action in the JJ Gabriel saga, while they are eyeing Croatia striker Igor Matanovic and have learned the asking price for several targets including Jean-Philippe Mateta and Santiago Beltran. Chelsea are once again being linked with Barcelona’s Jules Kounde, while Liverpool could launch a shock move for Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven and Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora.

Tottenham could beat Barcelona to striker Vangelis Pavlidis, while Harry Kane is on the verge of signing a bumper contract extension with Bayern Munich to end speculation over a potential Premier League return. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Arsenal leading race for Antonio Nusa

While Erling Haaland might not end up at Arsenal, one of his Norway team-mates apparently well could.

The Gunners are believed to be among the host of Premier League clubs eyeing a move for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa.

According to The Sun, Arsenal are now leading the race for Nusa after an injury to Christos Tzolis, but face competition from a number of rivals including Tottenham.

Newcastle and Aston Villa are also believed to be interested in Nusa, along with Roma, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

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Erling Haaland makes decision 'amid Arsenal interest'

Arsenal fans holding out any slight hope for a shock move for Erling Haaland after the Manchester City verdict look set to be left disappointed.

There has been very tentative speculation that the reigning Premier League champions would be interested in signing Haaland if the severity of City’s punishment - should their appeal fail - results in him looking to leave the club.

But according to TEAMtalk, the Norwegian goal machine would prefer a switch to LaLiga over Arsenal, having been frequently linked with Real Madrid during recent years.

Haaland’s camp are said to be looking at 2027 as a potential exit date from the Etihad, despite signing a bumper new contract last year that runs until the summer of 2034.

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Barca eye Man City star

Fichjaes claims that Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki and are considering a move for 2027.

The Catalan club could make an offer if City's situation makes Cherki available for less than his €90million valuation.

Real Madrid, PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the 23-year-old.

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Man Utd want Raum

Teamtalk claims that Manchester United are expected to renew their interest in RB Leipzig captain David Raum ahead of January. The 28-year-old has given the green light to a potential Old Trafford move, with Juventus also competing for his signature.

A fee of around £30million could open talks as Raum enters the final year of his Leipzig contract.

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Arsenal show interest in Yoro

Arsenal have also emerged as a serious option to sign Leny Yoro, who could consider leaving Manchester United.

According to CaughtOffside, Yoro has concerns over his role at Old Trafford, having gailed to start a Premier League game so far this season.

The report states that while Paris Saint-Germain are showing strong interest in the French defender, Arsenal are also watching developments.

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Chelsea may have signed perfect Xabi Alonso fit in £40m game-changer

Eyebrows were raised this summer when Chelsea agreed to pay £40million for an 18-year-old centre-back with just 41 senior appearances to his name.

The Blues spending lavishly on young talent is nothing new. But during a window when they pivoted towards adding more experience to their squad, the move for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta came as a surprise.

Ahanor, who is currently on loan at Crystal Palace, will officially join Chelsea ahead of the 2027/28 season and will expect to challenge for minutes straightaway.

The two-cap Italy international has enjoyed a rapid rise since making his senior debut as a 16-year-old for Genoa in September 2024. For those who have followed his career closely, this feels like a natural step

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Arsenal transfer mistake exposed

If no news is good news during an international break, Arsenal have had far too much of it over the past fortnight.

Those have not all been reasons for concern. Declan Rice, for example, pulled out of the England squad due to load management rather than any injury issues.

Ezri Konsa missed England training earlier this week with a minor problem but then made the squad against the Czech Republic, and is in contention to start against Croatia on Saturday.

There was more stress for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal when Martin Odegaard limped out of a stadium in Oslo with a worrying ankle problem. However, that pain subsided and he has made a swift recovery, playing 90 minutes for Norway against Wales on Thursday.

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Mahrez agrees deal

Riyad Mahrez is on the verge of signing for Qatari side Al Shamal SC.

The former Manchester City and Leicester winger has been a free agent since leaving Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in July.

According to reports, the 35-year-old is making a return to domestic football in Qatar and it’s understood he has verbally agreed a deal with Al Shamal SC.

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Chelsea legend issues Estevao verdict

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says it is a “pity” Estevao is not playing more regularly for the Blues but believes he can break into the team after the international break.

Estevao was Chelsea’s breakout star last season, playing regularly under Enzo Maresca and then Liam Rosenior and scoring huge goals against Liverpool in the Premier League and Barcelona in the Champions League.

Since Xabi Alonso took charge in July, however, the teenager has struggled for game time for Chelsea, who have a new-look front three in Cole Palmer, £117million signing Morgan Rogers, and Estevao’s Brazil team-mate and close friend Joao Pedro.

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Endrick to Man Utd?

Reports in Spain claim Endrick’s future at Real Madrid will be assessed in January.

The Brazilian has struggled for game time under Jose Mourinho so far this season, leading to speculation that he could go out on loan in the new year.

Manchester United were one of many clubs linked with Endrick in the summer, could they go back in for him in early 2027?