Latest transfer news: Arsenal chase goalkeeper, Chelsea rival Man Utd for PSG forward
December 30th
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The transfer market remains closed until January but clubs are still extremely busy behind the scenes as they plan for future arrivals. There’s now just a few days until the winter window opens and clubs are already working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets to sign or loan.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the upcoming market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
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Goalkeeper
| Espanyol |
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Arsenal |
| LaLiga | Premier League |
According to reports in England, Arsenal remain seriously interested in signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in the coming transfer window. The North London club are in desperate need of a dependable No.2 in Mikel Arteta’s squad, but are reportedly unwilling to match the release clause that would need to be triggered to sign Garcia, which stands at £25 million (€30m).
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Centre-Forward
| Paris SG |
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Chelsea |
| Ligue 1 | Premier League |
Chelsea are reportedly looking to add even more firepower to their squad in January and, according to reports in France, are preparing a bid for Paris Saint-Germain’s out-of-favour forward Randal Kolo Muani. The 26-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in January, with Manchester United apparently looking to sign the France international as soon as possible. But may now face stiff opposition from their domestic rivals.
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Centre-Back
| Lens |
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Newcastle |
| Ligue 1 | Premier League |
Newcastle are in desperate need of a new central defender in January and have reportedly turned their attention to Lens star Abdukodir Khusanov. The 20-year-old talent has been making waves in Ligue 1 with his impressive performances this season, but Newcastle may face competition from no less than four other Premier League sides for the defender’s signature next month.
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