- Inter Milan could break their wage structure to keep an in-form star at the club
- Real Madrid have reportedly identified their long-term target at left back
- It will do Arsenal no harm at all to have Arteta out of sight at Villa Park – It’s All Kicking Off
The start of the January transfer window is fast approaching, and after four months of the 2023-24 season, clubs will have a strong idea of where they need to recruit to bolster their chances ahead of the back end of the campaign.
A number of teams have also suffered multiple injuries, with the likes of Newcastle and Liverpool and Tottenham struggling for bodies on the ground at times.
For those at the top of the pile, such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City, reinforcements could prove the difference between a piece of history and settling for a spot in the top four.
There will also be a number of clubs looking for a answer to their troubles at the bottom end of the table, hoping that bringing in some inspiration in the January window can spark a run of form.
Here, Mail Sport takes you through all the biggest transfer rumours on Friday.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have been linked with a move for a £60million midfielder
Managers like Eddie Howe may be forced into the January window after a number of injuries
Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus are thought to be eyeing up a move for a former West Ham star
Arsenal could make a move for Fulham star Joao Palhinha, who came agonisingly close to completing a transfer to Bayern Munich in the summer. The Portuguese midfielder is thought to be admired by Mikel Arteta, though a switch could spell the end of Thomas Partey’s time with the Gunners. (Mirror)
That move could then have a knock-on effect, with the Cottagers lining up Brazilian international Andre, who won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense last month. Marco Silva’s side have reportedly made Andre their No 1 target should Palhinha depart Craven Cottage. (The Times)
Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner is believe to have been told by RB Leipzig chief Reuven Schroder that he is free to leave on loan in January. However, despite previous links, it is unlikely that the…