Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal target Endrick; £50m boost; Balogun to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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The January transfer window is approaching, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all exploring moves to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Arsenal are reportedly targeting Endrick, while also keeping tabs on Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa and Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. Mikel Arteta is also said to be interested in Alex Baena and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

Mauricio Pochettino is set be appointed the new Manchester United manager, to replace Michael Carrick but could be dealt a huge blow with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejecting a fresh contract offer from the club. However, USMNT defender Alex Freeman and striker Folarin Balogun are said to be of interest to Pochettino as he targets a mini squad overhaul.

Chelsea are confident of securing a deal for Alex Scott when the window opens, while Liverpool are monitoring Mexico youngster Gilberto Mora and Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Trent Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a surprise return to Anfield after leaving for Real Madrid. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

German newspaper Bild have reported that Arsenal have already sent scouts to take in Antonio Nusa’s recent performances in the Bundesliga.

The 21-year-old had a solid World Cup, helping Norway to reach the quarter finals, and so far this campaign Nusa has scored four goals and set-up a further seven for teammates in nine Bundesliga games.

It is reported that Arsenal previously tracked the winger prior to his move to Germany, Leipzig paying Club Brugge €21m for his services in 2024.

Arsenal’s fellow Londoners Brentford pulled out of a move for the then-teenaged Nusa, their total package worth €37m before doubts over the winger’s back and knees during the medical led to the Bees cancelling the transfer.

Leipzig are said to be reluctant to sell in the winter transfer window, explaining why the…

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