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Gunners step up striker search but face stiff competition

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Arsenal remain in the hunt for a striker as they look to strengthen before the end of the January window. Benjamin Sesko is their top target, and the RB Leipzig man has reportedly already told the Gunners he wants to join, but Chelsea are also said to be keen on the 21-year-old. Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres and Igor Jesus are of interest for the Gunners too, while reports claim Matheus Cunha is now also a target for Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea are set to sign Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg and are set for talks with Juventus over Dusan Vlahovic. Tottenham are desperate for reinforcements, particularly in attack and Liam Delap is now being linked along with Tyler Dibling. Manchester City have announced the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov as well as Vitor Reis, with Omar Marmoush imminent. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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6 minutes ago

Chelsea open to selling trio

Chelsea will listen to bids for Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix and Axel Disasi.

Enzo Maresca has made it clear Chilwell is not in his plans and that he should find a January move, though GiveMeSport claim that Thomas Tuchel has told the left-back he is still in consideration for England.

It’s also reported that Felix could leave Chelsea this month, with a number of European clubs enquiring about a potential loan, just six months on from Felix signing for £45m.

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29 minutes ago

Rashford could stay at Man United

A January move for Marcus Rashford is looking increasingly difficult, raising the prospect of him staying at Manchester United.

The forward looked almost certain to leave this month after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, but AC Milan are among the clubs to have dropped out of the running to sign him.

Barcelona remains an option and is Rashford’s preferred destination, but they must first make room in their squad.

Sky Sports report that a move this window could prove to be too complicated.

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44 minutes ago

Chelsea still in Garnacho hunt

Chelsea are planning more talks with Alejandro Garnacho.

The Manchester United winger is said to be for sale this month, with Napoli and Chelsea the two clubs leading the race to sign him.

Garnacho’s agents were at Stamford Bridge on Monday night to watch Chelsea beat Wolves, and a move to the Blues is still a real possibility.

The Telegraph report that Chelsea will hold further discussions, and it is believed that United could accept a bid of £50m.

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1 hour ago

Man United shortlist revealed

Manchester United have drawn up a shortlist of targets for left wing-back signings this month.

The club have held talks with Patrick Dorgu and have had a bid rejected by Lecce, but there are also three Premier League players being considered.

The i report that enquiries have been made with the agents of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell.

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1 hour ago

Arsenal keeping tabs on Wissa

Yoane Wissa is on Arsenal’s list of potential targets.

The Gunners remain interested in Benjamin Sesko and the likes of Dusan Vlahovic and Victor Osimhen have also been linked with moves to north London.

Football Insider report that Wissa is being considered as a cheaper alternative to those options, but Brentford remain reluctant to sell.

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1 hour ago

Man United have Dorgu bid rejected

Manchester United have had a bid for Patrick Dorgu rejected.

The Lecce wing-back has emerged as a key target for United, who are keen to bolster their options in that area of the pitch.

However, Relevo report that Lecce have turned that an offer of £23m plus add-ons.

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1 hour ago

Arsenal face Cunha battle

Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign Matheus Cunha.

Reports have suggested that Arsenal have agreed personal terms with the Wolves forward, in an attempt to strengthen their options up front.

But, according to The Daily Mail, Forest are now preparing a move of their own, believing they will have European football to soon offer to Cunha.

Forest have already had a £22m bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa rejected.

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2 hours ago

Chelsea enter Sesko race

Chelsea are said to be considering a bid for Benjamin Sesko.

The RB Leipzig striker is a top target for Arsenal, who were strongly linked with him in the summer and are now eyeing a January move.

But journalist Ben Jacobs claims that Chelsea are ready to make a move for a striker this month, particularly if Christopher Nkunku leaves, and Sesko could be the player they turn to.

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8 hours ago

Mikel Arteta reveals 'constant' Arsenal transfer contact in fresh Fabio Vieira hint

Mikel Arteta says he is in “constant contact” with Arsenal’s owners as the club try to bring in a forward before the end of the January transfer window.

The Gunners are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.

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8 hours ago

Harvey Elliott makes big claim on Liverpool future amid transfer exit links

Harvey Elliott declared his intention to stay at Liverpool after scoring in Tuesday night’s 2-1 over Lille.

The 21-year-old, who was praised by Arne Slot for his impact when coming off the bench to help set-up Saturday’s late win at Brentford, notched the winner as the Reds reached the knockout stages of the Champions League.

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