Arsenal eyeing move for Bayern star in January

Arsenal are plotting a shock January move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Athletic (via The Sun).

Mikel Arteta recently mentioned that he is keen on making new additions to the squad in the January transfer window but it remains to be seen if they manage to meet Bayern's asking price amid the club's financial constraints.

Bayern join Real Madrid in race to sign Varane

Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to place a bid to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United and are willing to pay around €20 million (£17m/$22m) for the French star, according to SPORT.

The Bundesliga champions will face competition from Varane's former club Real Madrid who are keen to bring the player back.

Newcastle legend Shearer urged club to sign De Gea

Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged the Magpies to sign free agent David De Gea in the January transfer window.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the former England international said, "Yeah, I would. I think Newcastle need a goalkeeper, and De Gea is out there. I know the salary would be huge but they wouldn’t have to pay a fee for him."

Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq unlikely to make a move for Salah

Steven Gerrard is planning to make new signings at Al-Ettifaq during the January transfer window, after a poor start to their campaign in the Saudi Pro League.

The Saudi Arabian club signed Jordan Henderson from Liverpool in the summer but they are unlikely to raid the Merseyside club once again as they won't make a move for Mohamed Salah in January, according to Caughtoffside.

Liverpool eyeing move for Fulham star

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Fulham left full-back Antonee Robinson in January, according to 90min.

The Reds are currently missing the services of both their left-backs - Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson due to shoulder injuries. The Merseyside club has reportedly contacted Fulham over the possibility of a permanent transfer move for the player.

Spurs eyeing move for Arsenal target Vermeeren

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Arsenal target Arthur Vermeeren in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

Spurs are ready to pay a £25 million transfer fee upfront to secure the player's signature from Royal Antwerp.

Chelsea demand Valverde as part of swap deal with Real for James

Chelsea will only agree to part ways with their captain Reece James, who is wanted by Real Madrid, if Los Blancos in exchange release Federico Valverde, according to Defensa Central.

James has a contract with the Blues until 2028 and they will only allow him to leave if the Spanish giants offer the Uruguayan in a swap deal or pay more than €50million.

Newcastle make Man City's Phillips their priority target in January

Newcastle United will go all out to sign Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips in the upcoming January transfer window, according to The Telegraph.

The report claims that while the Magpies are yet to initiate talks with Manchester City, they have made the English midfielder a priority target in January.

Arteta provides update on Arsenal's targets in Januay window

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on whether the club would make new signings in the upcoming January transfer window.

Speaking to reporters, the manager said, "Yeah we have certain targets and ideas. We don’t know how the squad is going to look in two weeks time. It’s a very tricky market that shifts quite quickly."

Explained: Why Kane's Bayern form could help Man Utd sign Zirkzee

Harry Kane's sensational form for Bayern Munich could reportedly help Manchester United clinch a €22m (£19m/$24m) transfer for Joshua Zirkzee.

According to Sport1, the Red Devils are considering a move for the Bologna forward in the upcoming January transfer window to strengthen their attacking options who has a €22m release clause in his contract.

Spanish wonderkid signs first professional contract with Real Madrid

Real Madrid have secured the services of the promising young forward, Jaime Barroso.

According to a Diario AS report, the 16-year-old academy prospect has inked his first professional contract with the Spanish giant. Barroso's contract spans three years and includes a notable €50 million release clause.

Barroso's goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an impressive record of 35 strikes in his inaugural season and an additional 10 goals in the current campaign.

Ten Hag insists Man Utd are not aiming to sell Martial in January

Erik ten Hag has insisted that Manchester United are not aiming to sell Anthony Martial in January, despite his miserable start to the season.

When asked about a potential sale before his team's 3-2 win against Aston Villa on Tuesday, Ten Hag quashed those rumours and told reporters: "When we have news, then of course I will tell it. But that is not our aim."