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.
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Arsenal are reportedly targeting Endrick, while also keeping tabs on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa and Juventus star Kenan Yildiz.
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Mikel Arteta is also said to be interested in Alex Baena and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the new Manchester United manager, to replace Michael Carrick but could be dealt a huge blow with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejecting a fresh contract offer from the club.
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However, USMNT defender Alex Freeman and striker Folarin Balogun are said to be of interest to Pochettino as he targets a mini squad overhaul.
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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.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a surprise return to Anfield after leaving for Real Madrid.
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Pochettino start date
Man Utd have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will stay to oversee the double-header before starting work at Old Trafford mere hours later on Wednesday, November 18.
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That would give the Argentine just a few training sessions with his new players before his first match in charge – the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.
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Pochettino is expected to bring four members of his backroom staff with him to Manchester as he prepares for a return to English football.
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Man Utd announce Pochettino
It’s done!
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Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new Manchester United manager.
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Arsenal told new Nusa price
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German newspaper Bild have reported that Arsenal have already sent scouts to take in Antonio Nusa’s recent performances in the Bundesliga.
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The 21-year-old had a solid World Cup, helping Norway to reach the quarter finals, and so far this campaign Nusa has scored four goals and set-up a further seven for teammates in nine Bundesliga games.
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It is reported that Arsenal previously tracked the winger prior to his move to Germany, Leipzig paying Club Brugge €21m for his services in 2024.
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Arsenal’s fellow Londoners Brentford pulled out of a move for the then-teenaged Nusa, their total package worth €37m before doubts over the winger’s back and knees during the medical led to the Bees cancelling the transfer.
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Leipzig are said to be reluctant to sell in the winter transfer window, explaining why the Saxony-based outfit have slapped a €80m (£67m) asking price on their asset.
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This is more than the £50m fee that was mooted recently.
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Pochettino ‘has already decided’ his first two Manchester United signings
Mauricio Pochettino has not yet been announced as Manchester United manager, but the hard work has reportedly already begun.
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Pochettino is expected to be given funds to shape his squad in his own image, but will have to wait until the January transfer window to start chopping and changing.
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And TEAMtalk report that two familiar faces are already being eyed up by Pochettino.
The report claims Pochettino has designs of bringing two members of his USA national squad, with defender Alex Freeman and striker Folarin Balogun of interest after closely working with the pair for the past two years.
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Arsenal are eyeing a potential January move for Real Madrid forward Endrick.
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However, reports in Spain claim the Gunners will face competition from Roma and Sporting for the Brazilian, who are both keen to take him on loan until the end of the season.
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A loan move may favour Endrick as he is not yet ready to give up on his Real Madrid career.
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Arsenal told why Nusa will join them in £50m January transfer
Former Norway midfielder Kristoffer Lokberg believes Nusa is now ready to make another step in his career and says Arsenal are the strongest option.
Speaking on NRK's Bakrommet podcast, via Sport Witness, he said: “He is one of the world’s most exciting left-wingers.
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We have been waiting for his potential to come to full bloom, but now it is exploding.
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“Big clubs can no longer sit on the fence, they must act quickly before he disappears, or they will be left regretting it.”
Lokberg continued: “The completely obvious option in the Premier League is Arsenal.
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The player fits their playing style, and the club has a real need.
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They basically only have Tzolis and a slightly half-hearted Eberechi Eze as options on the left wing.
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I think Arsenal sit around every day, weighing whether to pull the trigger.”
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Man Utd have new wildcard manager target with Carrick sack decision imminent
Manchester United are considering several candidates as they assess their options for the managerial position, but there are reservations about a number of the names linked with the job.
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Eddie Howe has for some time been considered the frontrunner for the role, should Michael Carrick get sacked, but The Independent report that the former Newcastle manager is less highly regarded by Man Utd than other reports have suggested.
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Julian Nagelsmann is the other highly prominent name, though his reputation has suffered following his time at Bayern Munich and with the Germany national team.
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Man Utd’s interest is said to be driven by the club’s recruitment chief, Christoph Vivell,
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others are less convinced amid concerns over Nagelsmann's relationship with players during his time with the national team.
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A new wildcard name in the frame is Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, who his appointment would be considered another big gamble after the likes of Ruben Amorim failed spectacularly.
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The Independent also mention Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler, but it is feared he could find it difficult to replicate his success on the south coast should he move to Old Trafford.
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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.
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The 24-year-old Japan international has attracted interest from several European giants after arriving from Parma for £30m in the summer.
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