Mikel Arteta is close to finalising a long-awaited contract extension with Arsenal, while the team continues to pursue several transfer targets including Julian Alvarez and Kenan Yildiz. Chelsea are also interested in Martin Zubimendi, who may push to leave Arsenal amid reported interest from Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Manchester United still have hope of signing Lewis Hall despite his new contract at Newcastle being confirmed. Bayern Munich has warned Liverpool that Michael Olise is not for sale regardless of the fee offered.
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Arsenal is close to finalizing a contract extension for manager Mikel Arteta, and the team is still in pursuit of several players, including Julian Alvarez, Eli Junior Kroupi, Nico Paz, and Kenan Yildiz. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Martin Zubimendi, who plays for Arsenal, may want to leave the team due to interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea, which could lead them to sign Marc Bernal from Barcelona in January as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Other transfer news includes Manchester United's hope of signing Lewis Hall despite his new contract with Newcastle, and Liverpool's potential rivalry with Chelsea for players like Lamine Camara and Manu Kone. Additionally, Malaga have made an offer to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial on a free transfer.
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all continue to work on some major new signings even after the close of the summer window.
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Arsenal → continue → window
Arsenal still have the likes of Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi firmly in their sights, while they are also said to be targeting Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz, in addition to scouting both Lucien Agoume and Kike Salas.
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they → have → Agoume
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta is now believed to be very close to finalising a long-awaited contract extension with the Gunners.
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Arteta → believe → Gunners
Martin Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal amid interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea, who could move for Barcelona’s Marc Bernal in January as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez as they also eye Boca Juniors starlet Tomas Aranda.
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they → push → Aranda
Manchester United still have hope over Lewis Hall despite his new contract at Newcastle being confirmed as they also watch Nicolo Tresoldi, along with Tottenham.
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they → have → Tottenham
Liverpool considered rivalling Chelsea for Marco Palestra and could now battle the Blues for both Lamine Camara and Manu Kone.
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Liverpool → consider → Camara
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Malaga want ex-Man Utd star
Malaga have made an offer to sign former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial on a free transfer, Matteo Moretto reports.
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Moretto → want → transfer
The 30-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Monterrey and has received interest from several clubs since the transfer window closed.
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window → leave → clubs
Bergvall pens new Spurs deal
Lucas Bergvall has put all transfer speculation behind him and signed a new contract at Tottenham.
The Swede had been angling for a move earlier this summer in a pursuit of more regular game time, but now, he has extended his contract in north London.
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he → pen → London
Ekrem Konur claims that Real Madrid are monitoring Declan Rice’s situation at Arsenal, with the England midfielder emerging as a priority target for the La Liga outfit.
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midfielder → claim → outfit
Rice remains under contract at Arsenal until 2028, but Real are keeping a close eye on his future.
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Real → remain → future
Kaoru Mitoma is highly unlikely to sign a new contract at Brighton, with talks over an extension currently stalled.
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talks → sign → extension
Teamtalk claims.
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The winger has just a year remaining on his deal and could potentially leave the club as early as January, with a number of top European clubs circling.
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The Japan international is sidelined at present with a hamstring problem that curtailed his season last term.
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that → sideline → season
Christian Falk reports that Bayern Munich have warned Liverpool and Real Madrid that Michael Olise is not for sale, regardless of the fee offered.
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Olise → report → fee
Max Eberl says Bayern “don’t have to waver, no matter the sum”.
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Bayern → say → sum
Olise is contracted until 2029 with no release clause, while Liverpool have been linked with a potential £100million+ move.
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Liverpool → contract → move
Bayern hope to discuss a new deal and want clarity on his intentions by next summer.
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Bayern → hope → summer
Why Man Utd could still sign Lewis Hall despite contract twist
There is still belief that Manchester United can sign Lewis Hall, despite the defender signing a new contract at Newcastle.
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The left-back penned a new deal until 2031 at St James’ Park in what seems to be a major dent in United’s transfer plans.
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The Red Devils decided against signing the former Chelsea man this summer despite their obvious need for left-back reinforcements, with multiple outlets reporting that Michael Carrick’s side would look to land him next summer instead, after a major outlay that focused on building the club’s midfield.
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Shocked Arteta hits back after Gabriel Jesus blasts Arsenal treatment
Mikel Arteta has revealed his surprise at Gabriel Jesus' critical comments over his summer departure from Arsenal, writes Matt Verri.
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Jesus joined Barcelona on Deadline Day in a £12.8million transfer, after the Gunners made it clear that he was not part of Arteta's plans for this season.
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he → join → season
In an interview given in Spain earlier this week, Jesus said that he was made to train away from the first team at Arsenal without any explanation from the club.
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That came after Ian Wright criticised the club last month for their treatment of Gabriel Martinelli, claiming the Brazilian had been disrespected and left in the dark over his future after being omitted from two matchday squads.
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City want Baena
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Football Insider claims that Manchester City have shortlisted Atlético Madrid star Álex Baena as a potential future transfer target.
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The 25-year-old has caught the eye of Enzo Maresca after an impressive year, but Atlético have no plans to sell.
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Atlético → catch → plans
Chelsea close on Clearlake takeover
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Chelsea → close → takeover
The agreement is not yet finalised, but if it goes through, Boehly and Walter are expected to make a profit on their initial investment, while Chelsea’s valuation will be around £5billion.
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valuation → finalise → investment
Coutinho set for new move
Reports in Brazil suggest that Philippe Coutinho is set to sign for Santos with a contract agreed until the end of 2027.
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Coutinho → set → 2027
Coutinho will join as free agent and will play again with his close friend Neymar, with a medical arranged.
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medical → join → friend
