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As the January transfer window approaches, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are actively seeking new signings to strengthen their teams. Julian Alvarez, a highly regarded player from Argentina, is reportedly seriously considering a move to Arsenal, marking a significant shift in his transfer plans after Barcelona expressed interest in Erling Haaland instead. Additionally, Arsenal is also eyeing Mexico's young talent Gilberto Mora and may compete with Chelsea for Alex Scott as Declan Rice prepares to sign a new contract with West Ham.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Liverpool are locked in fierce competition over French defender Adrien Truffert, while Chelsea remains the frontrunner for Alex Scott amid interest from Real Madrid. Other players being tracked by these clubs include Jarell Quansah, who is reportedly watched by Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool, as well as Tottenham's interest in a new striker and Arthur Dias.
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham are all again chasing some key signings as we tick towards the January transfer window.
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Julian Alvarez is now said to be “seriously considering” a high-profile switch to Arsenal in a huge U-turn, with Barcelona targeting Erling Haaland instead.
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Barcelona → say → Haaland
The Gunners are also believed to be eyeing Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora and could rival Chelsea for Alex Scott as Declan Rice prepares to sign a new contract.
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Rice → believe → contract
Manchester United and Liverpool are locked in a fierce battle over Adrien Truffert, while Chelsea still lead the race for Scott amid much competition including from Real Madrid as they also go back in for Jules Kounde at Barcelona.
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they → lock → Barcelona
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all rumoured to be watching Jarell Quansah, with Tottenham chasing a striker in January as they also step up interest in Arthur Dias.
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Spurs may face a fight to keep Luca Williams-Barnett as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund keep close tabs on the talented youngster, while Arsenal could swoop for Christian Kofane.
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Arsenal → face → Kofane
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Julian Alvarez wants Arsenal after Erling Haaland twist
Julian Alvarez is now said to be “seriously considering” a transfer to Arsenal in a huge U-turn.
The Gunners could not clinch a high-profile deal for the former Manchester City star during the late stages of the summer window as he held out for a dream switch to Barcelona that never came.
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Arsenal are helped by Barca reportedly now targeting other options up front, including Erling Haaland.
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Former Barcelona and Chelsea winger retires
It’s official, Pedro has announced his retirement.
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The Spaniard has enjoyed a glittering career with Barcelona, Chelsea, Roma and Lazio, winning numerous trophies at club and international level.
But now he’s called time.
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Writing on X, Pedro wrote: “I feel that the time has come.
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I leave proud of having lived my dream and of all the people who were by my side to make it come true.
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“Thank you, soccer, for making me so happy.”
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Arsenal announce new Mikel Arteta contract extension
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Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal, taking his time at the club beyond a decade.
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The Spaniard's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, though he and the club have been relaxed about the situation.
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Both sides were confident that an agreement would be reached and a three-week international break has provided the time to finalise the fresh terms and make it official.
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Standard Sport understands that reports linking Jean-Philippe Mateta to Manchester United are wide of the mark, writes Sam Tabuteau.
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All options remain on the table ahead of the transfer window reopening in January, with Mateta having failed to secure a move away from Crystal Palace in the summer.
What Arsenal must do in January transfer window
It has been a frustrating international break for Mikel Arteta, particularly due to hamstring injuries picked up by Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis.
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The upcoming run of fixtures will be a test of the attacking depth and determine how much added scrutiny the club's summer business gets put under.
These matches might also influence just how important the January window becomes.
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Chelsea backroom shake-up as transfer chief set to leave
Laurence Stewart is to leave Chelsea as co-sporting director by mutual consent.
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Standard Sport understands that Stewart will depart Chelsea in the near future, though his exit is not immediate and he will continue to attend some Chelsea games in the coming weeks.
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Stewart joined Chelsea from Monaco as technical director in October 2022 and is now due to leave the club after four years.
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The decision is understood to be a mutual one and was taken after amicable talks between Stewart and the Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali.
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It has been described as part of the club’s natural evolution and Stewart’s duties have been shared out among Sam Jewell and Joe Shields in recent weeks and months.
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Though the decision had not been made by May, Chelsea believe Stewart’s exit will fall in line with a number of changes of direction that took place around that time as senior figures hired Xabi Alonso as Liam Rosenior’s managerial successor and made key decisions to future-proof the club and the first team.
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Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki.
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However, they could face strong competition for the France international's signature - should he end up leaving Man City over their financial case.
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TEAMtalk, though, state Paris Saint-Germain are strongly monitoring the Liverpool target.
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Arsenal target Mora
Arsenal have emerged as serious contenders for the signature of Club Tijuana's 17-year-old Mexican attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora.
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According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners have already made contact over a potential January deal.
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The report states that Mora has a release clause in the region of €20–25 million (£16.9-£21.1m).
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Arsenal, Man Utd to battle for defenders
Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Roma wing-back Wesley, with Newcastle United also tracking alternatives.
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The 23-year-old Brazilian is now valued at least twice the €25million plus €5m Roma paid for him last summer.
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All three Premier League clubs are also keeping tabs on Monaco's Vanderson, who is valued at €35m–€40m.
Spurs learn striker transfer decision
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A Bola reports that Benfica have no plans to let Vangelis Pavlidis leave after Marco Silva made the striker central to his project.
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Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Barcelona have all shown interest in the 27-year-old.
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Pavlidis prefers a future move to England but has a €100million release clause and a contract until 2029.
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