CHELSEA are set to axe Noni Madueke, Trevoh Chalobah and Ian Maatsen, according to reports.
Mauricio Pochettino is said to be preparing to target new players in January, including a striker.
The Blues are also reportedly looking at transfer alternatives for Ivan Toney in January, with the £80m-rated striker said to be closer to a move to Arsenal.
And Kylian Mbappe's future will not be decided by PSG's progress in the Champions League this season.
We also have all the latest on Mohamed Salah's potential move to Saudi Arabia.
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By Ian Tuckey
Chelsea trio 'face January axe'
Chelsea are tipped to offload three players next month to boost Mauricio Pochettino's transfer kitty.
Trevor Chalobah, Ian Maatsen and Noni Madueke are all up for sale, say ESPN.
The report names Crystal Palace as one suitor for Chalobah, Maatsen is being tracked by Borussia Dortmund and Madueke is looking for a loan transfer to earn regular playing time.
Meanwhile, Armando Broja’s future is also in doubt according to the report, but he will only be moved on if Chelsea can sign another forward in his place.
Three forwards Chelsea are looking at are Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney and Santiago Gimenez.
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By Ian Tuckey
Avoid Don deal
Manchester United have been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund’s ex-Arsenal kid Donyell Malen.
The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for the 24-year-old Holland striker this month.
Dortmund are reportedly willing to include Malen in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January.
However, ex-United striker Dwight Yorke has urged his former club against signing him.
Yorke told Instant Casino: “I’ve not seen much of Donyell Malen, but I know he’s scored a few goals in the Bundesliga.
“I haven’t seen enough of him to make a judgement on him, but he seems to be an alright player.
“United can’t waste money signing players who won’t improve the squad. I’m an aspiring coach, and that’s the first thing I take into consideration before I sign anyone.
“If this player doesn’t raise the level of the position he’s playing in, then the team will continue on the same path.
Malen left Arsenal to join PSV Eindhoven at the age of 18 in 2017, joining Dortmund three years later.
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By Ian Tuckey
Arsenal 'aware' Santos could sell Marcos
Speculation on Arsenal moving for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is hotting up.
Goal Brasil expect the Gunners to move for the 20-year-old in January.
And Santos dropping to the second tier for the first time in their 111-year history could make the Under-20 international available for less than the £12.8million Roma offered last summer.
Goal Brasil even claim Arsenal are “aware” the Brazilians have “promised” to negotiate selling Leonardo in the next transfer window.
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By Ian Tuckey
PSG and Al-Hilal linked to Casemiro
Al-Hilal has reportedly entered the race to sign Casemiro.
PSG are very keen to add Manchester United's Brazilian to their ranks but may no face competition from the Saudi Pro League.
His destination may all depend on the price tag the Red Devils slap on the defensive midfielder.
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By Ian Tuckey
Arteta may have to sell to buy
Mikel Arteta reportedly might need to get some fringe players off the books in order to make signings in the transfer window.
Other than loan signings, the Gunners spent a lot more than they brought in from sales in the summer and will need to curb their spending in comparison.
It is not just about transfer fees, getting some high earners who are not part of the first-team plans could be key to move on.
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By Jack Rosser
Nkunku finally eyes debut
Christopher Nkunku is finally set for his Chelsea debut at home to Sheffield United tomorrow – more than a year after agreeing to join the Londoners.
The French striker suffered a knee injury on the Blues' pre-season tour of America after costing £52million from RB Leipzig in the summer.
Blues' boss Mauricio Pochettino said: "We need to be calm and quiet because it is going to put all the pressure on him.
"Nkunku, it is like a new signing because we didn’t use except for pre-season.
"Romeo Lavia will be fit in maybe one week or 10 days. These are two players who still haven’t made their debuts."
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By Ian Tuckey
Gunners revving up for Leonardo bid
Speculation on Arsenal moving for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is hotting up.
Goal Brasil expect the Gunners tomove for the 20-year-old in January.
And Santos dropping to the second tier for the first time in their 111-year history could make the Under-20 international available for less than the £12.8million Roma offered last summer.
Goal Brasil even claim Arsenal are "aware" the Brazilians have "promised" to negotiate selling Leonardo in the next transfer window.
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By Ian Tuckey
Gunners tipped to win '£100m race with Chelsea'
Ivan Toney would "prefer" to join Arsenal ahead of Chelsea in a January transfer battle fetching up to £100million.
That's the verdict of transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Brentford's England striker, 27, can resume Prem action when his ban ends next month.
And although he's been valued at £80m-plus, Romano reckons any deal could soar beyond that sum.
He also claims Toney is "very excited" by the possibility of switching across London to the Emirates.
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By Emillia Hawkins
Why Mo might not go… yet
Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo expalined why he thinks Mo Salah won't be lured away fromAnfield in the enxt tranfer window.
Emenalo told Sky Sports News: "Mo Salah, like [Lionel] Messi, [Karim] Benzema, [Cristiano] Ronaldo and the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, these are players that when there is a sense of availability for them, we are willing to listen.
"But we also understand that Mo is happy where he is at present and in a historic, wonderful club at Liverpool. We respect that very much and we don't want to come across as putting any pressure on him.
"But if there is any interest to do something, Mo Salah is a player that you want in your league, in any league.
"We respect Liverpool and in this scenario, the initiative to do anything won't come from us. There has to be an aligned interest from all parties involved.
"It's a very personal thing, as a player that I recruited [for Chelsea] and I like. There's nothing I'm saying that is new or ground-breaking. If Mo Salah is available, has an interest to come and everything is aligned, I would be incredibly delighted."
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By Emillia Hawkins
Reds backed to keep Salah
Mo Salah is tipped to stay at Liverpool in January by the Saudi Pro League's director of football.
Salah, 31, was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer.
Al-Ittihad launched a £170million bid for the winger on transfer deadline day, but it was turned down by Liverpool.
The Saudi side then proposed another last-gasp offer worth over £200m, but the Reds refused to budge.
Some reports suggested that Saudi Pro League officials were prepared to try again for the winger in January.
However, director of football Michael Emenalo believes a transfer is unlikely.
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By Emillia Hawkins
Red Devils warned against move for ex-Arsenal kid
Manchester United have been warned against signing Borussia Dortmund's ex-Arsenal kid Donyell Malen.
The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for the 24-year-old Holland striker this month.
Dortmund are reportedly willing to include Malen in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January.
However, ex-United striker Dwight Yorke has urged his former club against signing him.
Yorke told Instant Casino: "I’ve not seen much of Donyell Malen, but I know he’s scored a few goals in the Bundesliga.
"I haven’t seen enough of him to make a judgement on him, but he seems to be an alright player.
"United can’t waste money signing players who won’t improve the squad. I’m an aspiring coach, and that’s the first thing I take into consideration before I sign anyone.
"If this player doesn’t raise the level of the position he’s playing in, then the team will continue on the same path.
Malen left Arsenal to join PSV Eindhoven at the age of 18 in 2017, joining Dortmund three years later.
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By Emillia Hawkins
Shearer urges Toon to join Tooney hunt
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to splash the cash in January.
The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer believes Eddie Howe should push to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
Toney, 27, will return to action next month after completing his eight-month ban for breaching football betting regulations.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are understood to be interested in signing him, but Shearer thinks he would be a perfect fit for Newcastle.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the Toon icon said: "I would, If I was in charge of recruitment at Newcastle.
"I think he’s a really good player and I think he’s a really good option.
"Newcastle need to improve in that department, and they need another option in there, so I don’t think there will be any shortage of suitors for Ivan Toney."
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By Ian Tuckey
Kiwior exit claims dismissed
Claims in Italy that Arsenal arehappy to offload Jakub Kiwior have met with widespread scepticism.
Forza Roma say intermediaries have offered the Poland centre-back to AS Roma.
They suggest an "offer arrived recently from London" about the ex-Spezia star which Roma found "tempting".
Arsenal only bought the 23-year-old in January this year for around £21.5million.
And injury-hit AC Milan have been linked with a loan approach for Kiwior.
But most reports have insisted the Gunners still have faith in his development – and that, at the very least, a January departure is unlikely.
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By Alex Smith
Lewis trains with Red Devils
Joe Lewis is training with Manchester United after Aberdeen freed the 36-year-oldkeeper.
The former England Under-21 star spent seven years with the Dons after spells with Norwich, Peterborough and Cardiff.
Lewis is reportedly training with United‘s academy to keep fit while he looks for a new club.
He played one match in the Prem – for Cardiff in 2013.
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By Ian Tuckey
Gunners 'make contact over Osimhen'
Arsenal have reportedly stolen a march on Chelsea and Liverpool over strike target Victor Osimhen.
The Gunners are said to have made contact with the Napoli star's agent Roberto Calenda.
That's despite Italian outlet CalcioNapoli24 suggesting the Nigeria hero could agreed a new contract with his Serie A club.
Any such extended deal could send his release clause soaring to around £112million – £7m more than the club record fee Arsenal paid West Ham for Declan Rice last summer.
Gunners' frontmen Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have struggled for goals this season.
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By Ian Tuckey
Vermeeren rated at £17m
Royal Antwerp’s 18-year-old midfielder Arthur Vermeeren is reportedly being watched by Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.
It’s claimed the twice-capped Belgian could move on for around £17million in January.
Vermeeren strengthened his reputation with a second-minute opener in Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League defeat of Barca.
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By Henry Tomlinson
Van de Beek loan 'agreed'
Donny van de Beek has reportedly agreed to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan.
Sky Germany have claimed that a deal has been agreed "in principle".
It is also suggested that terms and structure of the deal are still to be finalised.
It comes just after reports in Germany suggested that a deal could fall through due to wage demands.
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By Henry Tomlinson
Frank expects January business
Thomas Frank is expecting Brentford to dip into the transfer market in January.
He said: “Almost from game one we’ve struggled a little bit with injuries, but we still have a good group of players who are willing to fight.
“We need to look at it in January, but we never rush into things. We try to be clever and take calm and sensible decisions. We will not take a player if we don’t think it’s for the longer term.
“Maybe this time a loan, but it depends on how things go over the next three or four weeks.”
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By Henry Tomlinson
North London rivals scouting same player
Both Arsenal and Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Royal Antwerp’s midfielder Arthur Vermeeren.
The teenage sensation has impressed this season and scored the opening goal in a memorable win over Barcelona.
It could lead to the London rivals being drawn into a bidding war for the youngster.
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By Henry Tomlinson
Newcastle 'should sign Toney'
Alan Shearer has told Newcastle to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney.
He told The Rest is Football podcast: "I would, If I was in charge of recruitment.
"I think he’s a really good player and I think he’s a really good option.
"Newcastle need to improve in that department, they need another option in there, so I don’t think there will be any shortage of suitors for Toney.”
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By Henry Tomlinson
Caicedo on summer move
Moises Caicedo has revealed that Liverpool tried to sign him late before he joined Chelsea.
He said: "Why Chelsea and not Liverpool? I was talking with Chelsea for a long time.
"It was impossible to say not to Chelsea, because they were with me supporting me.
"Liverpool called me but it was too late because I wanted to play for Chelsea."
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By Henry Tomlinson
Van de Beek exit in doubt
Donny van de Beek's exit of Manchester United in January is reportedly in doubt.
German reports have claimed that the midfielder could be stuck at Old Trafford unless he reduces his wage demands.
Eintracht Frankfurt are interested but could walk away due to the cost of a potential deal.
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By Henry Tomlinson
Door open to Jonny
Gary O'Neil has admitted that the door is still open to Jonny to return to the Wolves team despite recent disciplinary issues.
He said: "I don't want to go into details of what did and didn't happen and Jonny has had a fantastic time at this football club.
"That can still continue. Somebody making a mistake definitely shouldn't define what you've been to the football club. I've made a million mistakes, I'm sure we all have.
"Jonny will have his thoughts on the situation. You make a mistake, we deal with the mistake and everybody moves on. That's where we are.
"It's been dealt with. Jonny is still a fantastic player for the football club and has been involved in some incredible moments here. Some fantastic seasons.
"Things happen in football, they're dealt with and we move on. We'll see what happens in the future."
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By Henry Tomlinson
Clubs showing interest in midfielder
Al-Hilal has reportedly entered the race to sign Casemiro.
PSG are very keen to add the Brazilian to their ranks but may no face competition from the Saudi Pro League.
His destination may all depend on the price tag the Red Devils slap on the defensive midfielder.
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By Tony Robertson
Sunderland close in on next manager
Sunderland are in advanced talks with Michael Beale to become their next head coach.
The Championship outfit had been linked with Reims boss Will Still but now it appears Beale has become the frontrunner.
The Athletic report that Beale is even expected to attend Sunderland's match against Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
Beale's first game in charge is instead set to be Coventry City.
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