Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are already making plans for January, with a host of big names being linked with moves after the summer window closed.
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window → make → moves
Plenty of movement will be expected at the home of the Premier League champions, with Julian Alvarez the priority signing and there has been a significant development regarding that pursuit.
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Alvarez → expect → pursuit
Elsewhere, Bournemouth have set their stance on a deal for Eli Junior Kroupi.
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Bournemouth → set → Kroupi
Erling Haaland, however, is unlikely to be making a sensational switch to the Emirates Stadium in the wake of Manchester City’s financial case as reports claim the striker would prefer to join Barcelona, who are weighing up their options over Chelsea forward Estevao.
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who → make → Estevao
The Blues, meanwhile, have signed former Tottenham youngster Leo Black but could miss out to Liverpool for Lamine Camara.
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Blues → sign → Camara
Man United are set to solve their left-back dilemma by extending the contract of Harry Amass, but will still keep tabs on Alejandro Balde.
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United → set → Balde
Tottenham have a decision to make over Lucas Williams-Barnett after handing the youngster a senior squad promotion, while Spurs’ targets for the January window have also been revealed.
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targets → have → window
Arsenal get Kroupi update
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Arsenal have been handed an Eli Junior Kroupi transfer update, as Bournemouth’s stance on a January deal has reportedly, been revealed.
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stance → hand → deal
As reported by Standard Sport in the summer, Kroupi was a target for Arsenal after scoring 13 goals in his first Premier League season, having joined Bournemouth for £10million from Lorient.
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Kroupi → report → Lorient
Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve.
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bid → understand → resolve
However, the Cherries' stance was that the 20-year-old was not for sale, with club insiders believing that Kroupi would benefit from another season with them and their position being strengthened by securing European football.
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position → believe → football
Reports in Italy say that Juventus are interested in Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey and recently sent an emissary to watch him for the Netherlands.
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Juventus → say → Netherlands
The 24-year-old has Spalletti's approval and is on Juventus' shortlist ahead of next summer.
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Brobbey could cost around €40million and is under contract with Sunderland until 2029.
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Real want Mac Allister
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Football Insider claims that Real Madrid are closely monitoring Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister ahead of a possible move in 2027.
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Liverpool do not intend to renew the Argentine's contract, with both sides considering a summer 2027 departure.
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Mac Allister's current Liverpool contract runs until 2028.
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contract → run → 2028
Tottenham get Parrott transfer response
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Tottenham fans have been sent a clear message over any potential return to the club for striker Troy Parrott.
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fans → send → Parrott
The Spurs academy graduate has continued to go from strength to strength since leaving north London on a permanent basis in 2024, enjoying a prolific stint in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar.
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graduate → continue → Alkmaar
Parrott joined Spanish side Real Betis in a £17.1million transfer over the summer, netting the winning goal both against Real Madrid in LaLiga and on his Champions League debut against Lille in back-to-back matches earlier this month.
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Man Utd make left-back decision
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Manchester United are set to extend Harry Amass’ contract ahead of the January transfer window.
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The former Lecce man has been the go-to backup to Luke Shaw when the No23 has been sidelined this term, and Michael Carrick has found himself lacking in depth at full-back.
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himself → sideline → back
Arsenal handed Kroupi update
Arsenal have been handed an Eli Junior Kroupi transfer update, as Bournemouth’s stance on a January deal has reportedly, been revealed.
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stance → hand → deal
As reported by Standard Sport in the summer, Kroupi was a target for Arsenal after scoring 13 goals in his first Premier League season, having joined Bournemouth for £10million from Lorient.
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Kroupi → report → Lorient
Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve.
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bid → understand → resolve
However, the Cherries' stance was that the 20-year-old was not for sale, with club insiders believing that Kroupi would benefit from another season with them and their position being strengthened by securing European football.
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position → believe → football
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.
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The Blues spending lavishly on young talent is nothing new.
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spending → spend → talent
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.
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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.
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who → join → minutes
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.
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international → enjoy → September
For those who have followed his career closely, this feels like a natural step.
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this → follow → step
Speaking exclusively to Standard Sport, Genoa sporting director Diego Lopez describes Ahanor as part of a new generation of Italian defenders who are stepping out of the shadow of the Catenaccio style that has dominated in the past.
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that → speak → past
What Tottenham must do in January transfer window
Arguably Tottenham’s most glaring oversight this summer was their failure to bring in an out-and-out striker, writes Sam Tabuteau.
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The versatile Omar Marmoush arrived from Manchester City on loan, with a £60m obligation to buy at the end of the season, but has so far looked an awkward fit.
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Marmoush → arrive → season
The Egyptian is not particularly adept at leading the line, instead looking to drop deep and receive the ball, and that has placed great emphasis on Dominic Solanke to be Spurs’ talisman, despite the England forward clearly lacking sharpness.
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