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The January transfer window is approaching, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all looking to strengthen their squads moving into the second half of the season. Arsenal are believed to be chasing Endrick in their pursuit of a new striker, but Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi and Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig are also thought to be admired at the Emirates Stadium. Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz is another that Mikel Arteta likes as the Gunners look to reinforce their frontline. Rumours of a move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez just have not gone away either.

Mauricio Pochettino was announced as the new Manchester United manager yesterday, replacing the departed Michael Carrick, and he could make Como’s Nico Paz his first signing in the winter window, with the Red Devils hoping he will propel them away from the relegation zone.

Chelsea are confident of securing a deal for Alex Scott when the window opens, but Bournemouth insist that he is not for sale in another U-turn from the Cherries. Liverpool are eyeing Gilberto Mora, the Mexican starlet, and they also like Lamine Camara, who almost joined Chelsea on Deadline Day in the summer. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

The Monaco midfielder, who almost joined Chelsea on Deadline Day, could be set for a move to Anfield in a transfer worth £58.5million, with Andoni Iraola looking to strengthen his engine room.

Bournemouth are not willing to sell Alex Scott in January, despite reports claiming the contrary, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The midfielder was the subject of two reject bids from the Blues in the summer, but the England international still looks likely to leave the Vitality Stadium.

Manchester United are eyeing Nico Paz as one of Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing.

The Sun claims that the Argentine, who scored twice against the Red Devils in the Champions League defeat a few weeks ago, has been heavily linked with a return to Real Madrid as well.

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