Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham must start stepping up their January plans, with less than two months to go into the winter window opens.
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The Gunners are expected to explore signing a new striker in light of Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz continuing to struggle in attack, with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi of particular interest, and the likes of Endrick and Julian Alvarez linked.
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likes → expect → Endrick
Man Utd are decided to keep hold of beleagured manager Michael Carrick for now, but a change is still expected this month should results not improve, with Roma and Aston Villa up next.
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results → decide → Roma
They too will look to strengthen in January either way, with Ivan Toney an attacking target and Jarrad Brathwaite linked to bolster the defence.
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Brathwaite → look → defence
One deal which looks very likely to happen is Alex Scott’s move from Bournemouth to Chelsea, while the Blues have cooled interest in Lamine Camara who could be joining Liverpool.
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who → look → Liverpool
Tottenham have also been linked with Scott and Junior Kroupi, and a new striker is likely to be of interest when the window reopens.
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Desire Doue to snub Arsenal and Chelsea
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have been dealt a setback in their pursuit of Desire Doue, with Paris Saint-Germain making progress in contract negotiations with the winger.
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Germain → snub → winger
Bayern Munich are also monitoring the 21-year-old France international, who has attracted interest from several of Europe’s leading clubs.
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who → monitor → clubs
According to TEAMtalk, PSG are advancing in talks over a new deal for Doue as they look to secure his long-term future beyond 2029.
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they → accord → 2029
Liverpool make new contact over Lamine Camara
Liverpool are trying to beat Chelsea to a deal for Lamine Camara.
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Liverpool → make → Camara
The Senegal midfielder was poised to move to Stamford Bridge for £47.1m on transfer deadline day in the summer as Xabi Alonso looked to quickly replace Enzo Fernandez, only for Monaco to unexpectedly pull the plug at the 11th hour.
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Monaco → poise → hour
Chelsea are said to remain interested in Camara, who also has admirers at Anfield.
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who → say → Anfield
According to The Sun, Liverpool have now made further contact with the player’s camp and asked to be kept closely informed of any developments moving forward.
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Chelsea make Estevao loan decision
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Xabi Alonso has insisted Estevao is not available for loan in January.
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Estevao → insist → January
The Brazilian has been peripheral at Chelsea this season, but has been handed a surprise start as the Blues host Man United this afternoon.
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Blues → hand → United
It has been reported that Estevao’s frustration with his situation had led club’s to enquire about potential January transfers, but speaking on Friday, Alonso ruled that out unequivocally.
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Alonso → report → that
“No discussions about that,” Alonso said at his pre-match press conference.
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Alonso → say → conference
“It’s no secret that all players want to be on the pitch.
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“When any of them haven’t had enough minutes because of my decision, I have to take the responsibility for that.
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But everyone has to be ready because in any game they could be important.
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Arteta issues update on Rice contract talks
Mikel Arteta believes it is only "a matter of time" until Declan Rice signs a new long-term contract at Arsenal.
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Talks over a new contract began earlier this year and there has always been confidence on both sides that an agreement will be reached.
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agreement → begin → sides
Official confirmation of that extension has not yet come but Arteta is in no doubt that a positive outcome will be reached.
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outcome → come → doubt
Asked if he is expecting talks to be finalised soon, Arteta said: "Yeah.”
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Man Utd reach agreement over Carrick sack decision
Manchester United have decided not to sack Michael Carrick following their defeat by Chelsea.
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United → reach → Chelsea
The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 by the Blues on another dark day at Stamford Bridge, taking their winless run to nine matches in all competitions.
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Devils → beat → competitions
Now, however, it appears that he will be retained in-post for the club’s next two matches, up to the November international break.
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he → appear → break
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