Arsenal have opened talks over a potential move for Brazilian striker Endrick, while Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain. The January transfer window is approaching, and clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are stepping up their recruitment plans.
Arsenal are also keen on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, along with Julian Alvarez, Kim Min-jae, Antonio Nusa and Alberto Costa. Chelsea could look to secure a deal for Alex Scott, while a stunning move for Trent Alexander-Arnold has also been mooted. Liverpool are believed to have made contact over Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, who came close to joining Chelsea on Deadline Day.
Man Utd retain Carrick after Chelsea defeat
Manchester United have decided not to sack Michael Carrick following their defeat by Chelsea. The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 by the Blues at Stamford Bridge, taking their winless run to nine matches in all competitions. Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer got the goals as Lisandro Martinez was sent off for two bookable offences in west London.
Carrick will be retained in-post for the club's next two matches, up to the November international break. United are also linked with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jacobo Ramon, while Tottenham are weighing up moves for Ibrahim Maza, Nicolo Tresoldi and Alex Freeman.
JJ Gabriel rejects PSG for Real Madrid dream
Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved offer from Paris Saint-Germain, with Real Madrid emerging as his preferred destination. The 16-year-old is determined to leave Old Trafford amid frustration over his first-team prospects.
According to Sport, Gabriel's representatives have made clear that a move to Spain is their priority, with Real Madrid reportedly preparing a lucrative three-year package. Barcelona and Bayern Munich have cooled their interest.
Arteta confident on Rice contract extension
Mikel Arteta believes it is only "a matter of time" until Declan Rice signs a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The 27-year-old has entered the final two years of his current deal, which he signed when joining the club for £105million in the summer of 2023.
Talks over a new contract began earlier this year and there has always been confidence on both sides that an agreement will be reached. Rice is close to signing that deal, one that will earn him a significant salary increase and take him close to Bukayo Saka on £350,000-a-week as the club's best-paid player. Asked if he is expecting talks to be finalised soon, Arteta said: "Yeah."
Liverpool chase Camara and Jeltsch
Liverpool are trying to beat Chelsea to a deal for Lamine Camara. The Senegal midfielder was poised to move to Stamford Bridge for £47.1m on transfer deadline day in the summer, only for Monaco to unexpectedly pull the plug at the 11th hour. According to The Sun, Liverpool have now made further contact with the player's camp and asked to be kept closely informed of any developments.
Liverpool are also readying a bid for Finn Jeltsch, the Stuttgart centre-back, with the Reds said to be in advanced talks. Andoni Iraola reportedly views him as an ideal successor for the 35-year-old Virgil van Dijk.
Arsenal are prepared to fight Bayern Munich, Barcelona and PSG for Paris Brunner's signature, per reports from TeamTalk. The 20-year-old German has been scoring at will in Ligue 1 this season. Arsenal have also set their sights on Cruzeiro's Eduardo Pape, a 17-year-old central-midfielder who has yet to make his senior debut.
Xabi Alonso has insisted Estevao is not available for loan in January. The Brazilian has been peripheral at Chelsea this season but has been handed a surprise start as the Blues host Man United. "No discussions about that," Alonso said at his pre-match press conference. "It's no secret that all players want to be on the pitch."
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United could all do battle for the signing of Jacobo Ramon. The young Spanish centre-back has been integral to Como's remarkable Serie A rise under Cesc Fabregas, scoring in the 4-1 demolition of United in the Champions League last week.
