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Hello and welcome to the Premier League's latest transfer news and rumours. As another day goes by, we are 24 hours closer to the opening of the January transfer market.
Here are the top stories of the day!
#5 Martin Keown on Arsenal
Former Arsenal superstar Martin Keown is of the opinion that the Gunners should use the January transfer market to strengthen their team. The Emirates outfit have refused to extend the contract of Aaron Ramsey, making him eligible to sign a pre-contract from January.
This is something that didn’t go down well with Keown as he didn’t like the fact that the Gunners withdrew the contract they had offered Ramsey. However, he also believes that the decision has been made and so Arsenal should look for a replacement in January.
“I wasn’t comfortable with the fact that Arsenal withdrew their contract offer,” he was quoted as saying.
“But now that decision has been made, the club clearly want to bring someone else in next month.”
While Keown realizes that most clubs don’t like doing business in January, he cited the example of Liverpool hitting the bullseye with the acquisition of Virgil van Dijk in the last winter window.
"January seems to have been dismissed as a bad month to do business but do not forget that it was this time last year that Liverpool signed Virgil van Dijk.
"He helped them to the Champions League final and has now transformed them into title contenders.”
As a result, he believes that Unai Emery should do the same in terms of using the January window as a means to bring in quality players as soon as possible.
"For Unai Emery, there is no time to lose. He will want to get in players he wants to work with as quickly as possible."
#4 Pulisic reports
There are a lot of stories relating to Christian Pulisic in the transfer rumour mill. And today, there are actually two very one-sided stories regarding his potential move.
The American has been linked with a move to both Chelsea and Liverpool. However, according to a report from German outlet Bild, Chelsea have agreed on a deal worth €50 million for the transfer of the USMNT superstar.
Keeping in line with what was reported by Bild, Liverpool Echo state that Jurgen Klopp has no desire to sign the Dortmund star in the January transfer window. Apparently, the German tactician is happy with the squad that he has at his disposal.
So, interpreting all that information, it seems as though at this point, the Blues are ahead of the Reds in the race to sign the American superstar. Only time will tell whether it is the correct interpretation.
#3 Merson on Alderweireld
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld’s one-year extension has been triggered. As a result, his contract with Spurs has been extended to 2020. This also means that he could be signed for just £25 million in the next summer transfer window.
According to Paul Merson, having Alderweireld for another year is a bonus for the Lilywhites. He also believes that this brings a feel-good factor to the team with Spurs already flying high in the Premier League.
“Massive bonus for Tottenham, massive bonus. It’s hard to replace someone like him,” Merson was quoted as saying.
“I know the fee has gone up, but even to keep him an extra year, it’s another major feel-good factor for Tottenham, flying along, he signs an extension, everything’s happening for Tottenham at the moment.
“They’re dangerous, Tottenham, there’s no doubt about it.”
#2 Arsenal
Arsenal’s recent dip in form has made them a constant figure in the transfer rumour mill. It is only natural as the Gunners, despite their good unbeaten run of 22 games earlier in the season, are suffering a bit right now.
According to a report from Italian outlet ANSA, Arsenal are interested in signing Ever Banega from Sevilla. Unai Emery is a fan of the Argentine and has previously worked with him. As a result, he wants to reunite with him as he brings order to the tactical setup of his team.
Meanwhile, a story from Leicester Mercury states that the Gunners are racing against Leicester City to sign Samuel Chukwueze in the winter transfer window. The Villarreal sensation has been in great form for his team as he has scored four goals in 13 appearances.
It seems as though the Londoners are really scouring the market for midfielders.
#1 Solanke and Isco
Starting with Liverpool starlet Dominic Solanke, it seems as though the Reds might want to let him leave on loan in the January transfer market. According to The Guardian, Crystal Palace and Brighton have locked horns to sign Solanke in the winter.
The player himself, meanwhile, prefers Palace over Brighton.
The other story of the day comes from Paris United. According to their report, there are a number of clubs interested in signing Isco Alarcon from Real Madrid. From the Premier League, Chelsea and Manchester United are the two clubs whose names have been linked with the Spaniard.
The Spaniard has not found playing time easy to come by under new manager Santiago Solari, triggering stories of him leaving the Bernabeu somewhere down the line.
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