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New wage figures show Arsenal biggest over-performers

The final week of the January transfer window arrives with Premier League clubs making some late additions before the business end of the season.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are plotting a bid for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, after Ethan Nwaneri completed his loan move to Marseille. Alvarez would cost up to £87m and Gary Lineker believes he is not happy with his situation at Atletico and could be in favour of the move.

Tottenham looked poised for a shock swoop after it emerged that they were plotting a deal for Liverpool stalwart Andy Robertson, whose contract is up at the end of the season. After losing his place to Milos Kerkez, the Reds have blocked a premature exit for the 31-year-old citing the need of his services for the remainder of the season.

A former Liverpool full-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has struggled at Real Madrid so far, could be a future target for Man City, it has been reported, though any return to the Premier League looks premature with the England international determined to fight for his place.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are reportedly targeting a loan move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Douglas Luiz alongside trying to seal a deal for promising French defender Jeremy Jacquet. In the Scottish league, Celtic are looking at reinforcements with striker Kasper Hogh at the top of their shortlist.

Everton tie down James Garner to new long-term contract amid risk of losing him for free

Everton have got a major boost as midfielder James Garner has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract to stay on Merseyside.

The England hopeful’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season and Everton risking losing the £9m signing on a free transfer.

But the versatile Garner – who has played in both full-back positions and on the right as well as in his favoured role in the centre of midfield – has agreed to stay at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton tie down Garner to new long-term contract

Garner’s contract was due to expire in the summer but Everton have tied him down to a new four-and-a-half year deal

Mike Jones27 January 2026 10:27