Evening Standard
·22 September 2026
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal plot Alvarez loan; three Chelsea targets; Man Utd; Liverpool latest

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·22 September 2026

Follow all the latest news, rumours and gossip ahead of January window
The summer window is shut but Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham and others are already looking ahead to January. A man expected to be very much in demand is Eli Junior Kroupi, who is currently sidelined with injury. The Gunners are expected the lead the chase for a player who could cost close to £100million. Other young forwards, such as Endrick and Rio Ngumoha are also interested. Julian Alvarez is said to be considering switching agents to force a move away from Atletico Madrid.
Young stars are the flavour of the months within Man United keen on Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub as JJ Gabriel heads for the exit door, with Real Madrid and Barcelona leading the chase, but Chelsea also in the mix. The Blues are expected to explore January deals for Alex Scott, Adam Wharton and Lamine Camara in January, reigniting their summer interest, while they also keep tabs on Bournemouth winger Rayan.
Liverpool are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen defender Givairo Read, who also has admirers at Arsenal and Manchester City. Tottenham are ready to smash their transfer record again with a £125m move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, while Richarlison looks out of options after UAE side Shabab Al Ahli failed to agree a fee with Spurs for the outcast striker. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!