This article provides updates on ongoing transfer activities among Premier League clubs leading up to January. Arsenal is monitoring Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha, a young left-wing player facing limited playing time, while Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will not play in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Liverpool despite being eligible. Additionally, Nottingham Forest is reportedly set to sign Michael Noonan, the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Conference League history, on a free transfer from Shamrock Rovers.
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham remain active in the transfer market despite the summer window closing. Arsenal has signed Andria Bartishvili and is interested in Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi, while also monitoring Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz. Chelsea plans to find a replacement for Enzo Fernandez but may not pursue Lamine Camara immediately. Liverpool continues its interest in Adam Wharton and Aleksandar Stankovic, despite Bayern Munich's interest in Florian Wirtz. Man United is set to end their pursuit of Lewis Hall and now has Adrien Truffert as an option after Barcelona decided to sell Alejandro Balde. Tottenham faces difficulty offloading Richarlison following a failed move back to Brazil. Additionally, Nottingham Forest agreed to sign Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan on a free transfer in January; Noonan became the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Conference League history at 16 years & 197 days and starred in the U17s World Cup with the Republic of Ireland.
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The summer window is firmly in the rearview mirror, but Premier League clubs remain active in the transfer market with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham continuing to explore potential deals ahead of January.
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Arsenal have announced an agreement to sign Andria Bartishvili - who has been dubbed as the next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - and remain interested in Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi, while also monitoring Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz.
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who → announce → Paz
Marc Bernal and Manu Kone have been linked, amid ongoing interest in Bournemouth's Alex Scott.
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Bernal → link → Scott
Liverpool could be the destination for Camara, while the Reds remain keen on Adam Wharton and Aleksandar Stankovic as Bayern Munich sniff around Florian Wirtz.
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Munich → remain → Wirtz
Man United are ready to end their interest in Lewis Hall, with Adrien Truffert now of interest as Barcelona decide it's time to sell former Utd targer Alejandro Balde.
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Tottenham are having trouble offloading Richarlison after a move back to Brazil failed to materalise before last Friday's deadline, but are closing in on Piero Ausilio as their new sporting director.
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West Ham confirm loan move
West Ham have announced another deal!
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Preston Fearon has joined Forest Green Rovers on a three-month loan.
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West Ham have confirmed that Ryan Battrum has joined National League side Southend United on a one-month loan.
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Arsenal are monitoring Rio Ngumoha’s situation at Liverpool with growing interest.
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According to reports, while there is no mention of a fee or a formal bid, it's claimed Arsenal are watching the youngster's situation ahead of the January transfer window.
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With Cody Gakpo established and Bradley Barcola arriving on Deadline Day, Ngumoha is facing limited game time in his favoured left-wing position.
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Will Richarlison play for Tottenham in Carabao Cup?
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Roberto De Zerbi will not include wantaway striker Richarlison in his squad when Tottenham take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday.
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The Brazilian striker is eligible to play in the competition despite being left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad earlier this month.
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De Zerbi, though, has revealed that he will not include the forward for the trip to Anfield, even as Spurs desperately search for goals after successive goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton.
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Forest set to land young star
The Daily Telegraph reports that Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan on a free transfer in January, with a medical set for Wednesday.
Noonan became the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Conf League history at the age of 16 years & 197 days in February last year, and he also starred at the U17s World Cup with the Republic of Ireland.
Forest will pay training compensation and have secured his signing ahead of Ajax and Benfica.
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His signing is part of a wider club plan to recruit more young talent for the academy.
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Newcastle want Wharton amid Liverpool interest
Teamtalk claims that Newcastle are exploring a deal for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
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The England midfielder has previously been linked with Manchesters City and United as well as Liverpool, and he could cost more than £75million.
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Bayern Munich have no plans to pursue Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki, Christian Falk reports.
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Despite recent transfer links, the Frenchman has never featured on Bayern’s list of targets.
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Bayern are unlikely to make an expensive January signing unless a major injury changes their plans.
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Spurs wanted Rashford
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Ekrem Konur claims that Tottenham looked into signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United permanently during the summer.
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A £40million clause gave Spurs a route to complete the deal, but they were unwilling to meet that figure.
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United would not reduce the price, so Tottenham walked away from the move.
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Current favourite Alvaro Arbeola remains in pole position despite Fulham earning a spirited point away at Liverpool on Saturday, which could have been all three.
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