Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal striker target; Man Utd eye Paz; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal striker target; Man Utd eye Paz; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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On the move: Nico Paz, Endrick and Alex Scott

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!

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Liverpool want Camara

Liverpool are targeting Lamine Camara, according to Teamtalk.

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.

Chelsea learn Scott U-turn

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.

Arsenal want Endrick

Arsenal are keen on signing Endrick, according to AS.

It comes after reports that the Brazilian has decided to leave the Bernabeu as a result of a lack of a game time.

Who will be in Pochettino's backroom staff?

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to bring his usual cohort of trusted lieutenants with him to Old Trafford, including his son.

Some familiar faces for Tottenham and Chelsea fans.

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Predicting Pochettino's first Man Utd XI

Mauricio Pochettino is officially set to become the next Manchester United manager, and his first game will come just days after his start date.

Pochettino inherits a side with just one win in 10 top-flight games this term, a string of results that have left Man Utd in the relegation zone.

The Argentine’s style of play centres around a high-press and an ability to build from the back - two things United have struggled with so far this season.

Injuries across the pitch will impact Pochettino’s selection, with Carlos Baleba and Benjamin Sesko definitely ruled out for the trip to Anfield.

Pochettino start date

Man Utd have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will stay to oversee the double-header before starting work at Old Trafford mere hours later on Wednesday, November 18.

That would give the Argentine just a few training sessions with his new players before his first match in charge – the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.

Pochettino is expected to bring four members of his backroom staff with him to Manchester as he prepares for a return to English football.

It’s done! Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new Manchester United manager.

Arsenal told new Nusa price

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 Saxony-based outfit have slapped a €80m (£67m) asking price on their asset. This is more than the £50m fee that was mooted recently.

Antonio Nusa
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Pochettino ‘has already decided’ his first two Manchester United signings

Mauricio Pochettino has not yet been announced as Manchester United manager, but the hard work has reportedly already begun.

Pochettino is expected to be given funds to shape his squad in his own image, but will have to wait until the January transfer window to start chopping and changing.

And TEAMtalk report that two familiar faces are already being eyed up by Pochettino.

The report claims Pochettino has designs of bringing two members of his USA national squad, with defender Alex Freeman and striker Folarin Balogun of interest after closely working with the pair for the past two years.

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