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The January transfer window is rapidly approaching its final week as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all battle to get some key signings done before the deadline. The Gunners have confirmed Ethan Nwaneri’s loan exit to Marseille, while they are also said to have held talks over Julian Alvarez as they keep close tabs on wonderkids Iago Machado and Vasilije Kostov. Gabriel Martinelli is being targeted for a move to Saudi Arabia, with Oleksandr Zinchenko heading to Ajax.

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Arsenal get Alvarez boost

Arsenal have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.

It emerged yesterday that the Gunners could launch a blockbuster summer move for the Atletico Madrid forward, as Mikel Arteta bids to upgrade his attack for next season.

Barcelona are also said to be interested in Alvarez but their ongoing financial difficulties complicate their hopes of a potential transfer.

Arsenal sport director Andrea Berta is also said to have strong links with Atletico and retains a close relationship with Alvarez’s agent Fernando Hidalgo, with reports now claiming that could help the Gunners strike a deal for a player who could cost more than £90million (€100m).

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Trent Alexander-Arnold to LEAVE Real Madrid

New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has reportedly told Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave the club.

Alexander-Arnold only arrived at Real Madrid from Liverpool seven months ago, but has endured a difficult first season because of injuries which has stopped him from nailing down a regular starting spot.

According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Arbeloa sat down with Alexander-Arnold and has told him to leave Madrid for his own good in the summer transfer window.

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Jacquet to Chelsea latest

Rennes boss Habib Beye says Jeremy Jacquet is “laser-focused” amid links to Chelsea but admits “anything can happen” before the January transfer window closes.

Jacquet has emerged as a target for Chelsea this month as new head coach Liam Rosenior seeks to bolster his squad for the second half of the season.

In addition to Jacquet, Standard Sport understands that a new midfielder and attacker are also being considered by the Blues either before the February 2 deadline or in the summer.

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Ethan Nwaneri trains for first time with Marseille team-mates

Ethan Nwaneri took part in Marseille training on Friday for the first time after sealing his loan move from Arsenal.

Nwaneri, who could make his Marseille debut on Saturday, will spend the remainder of the season with the Ligue 1 outfit after it was decided he needs more first-team football.

The 18-year-old trained with his new team-mates such as Angel Gomes, Quinten Timber - brother of Jurrien - and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the first time on Friday.

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Liverpool close in on Robertson replacement

Tottenham may have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Andy Robertson with Liverpool earmarking a replacement.

Robertson has emerged as somewhat of a surprise target for Spurs who are in talks to make the experienced left-back their third signing of the January transfer window.

It has been widely reported that for Liverpool to sanction the sale of the 31-year-old, a replacement would have to be identified in order to avoid leaving Arne Slot short of options at left-back for the remainder of the season.

This may soon become a reality as Spurs can now accelerate plans to sign Robertson with the Reds reportedly being given the ‘green light’ to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma.

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Tottenham to move for Mateta?

Tottenham could make a shock move for Jean-Philippe Mateta in this window, according to TeamTalk.

Aston Villa and Juventus are both thought to be in the running for the Frenchman’s signature as he looks to engineer a move away from Selhurst Park.

Villa’s move for Tammy Abraham and Juventus’ unwillingness to shell out the desired fee could see both potential destinations fall through, though, opening the door for Spurs to swoop.

According to the report, they could only make a move if Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move from PSG was cut short.

It also remains to be seen whether Palace would be willing to sell to a London rival, as they did when sending Eberechi Eze to Arsenal in the summer.

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Tottenham blow

It seems there is plenty of distance still to cover as Tottenham pursue a move for Andy Robertson.

The club were reported by Standard Sport to be in advanced talks over a deal earlier today.

But a deal cannot be too close to completion. Robertson has travelled with Liverpool to Bournemouth for their Premier League clash tomorrow.

It remains to be seen whether he will be involved at the Vitality Stadium.

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Cairney agrees new deal

Fulham captain Tom Cairney has signed a brand new contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Cairney, who signed a one-year deal back in July, will continue his decade-long association with the west London outfit, potentially finishing his career with the Cottagers.

The midfielder has made 372 appearances for Fulham and has scored 48 goals since arriving from Blackburn Rovers in 2015.

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Diomande target set

RB Leipzig expect Yan Diomande to become their club-record sale in the summer, provided he can maintain his form through the second-half of the season.

The forward is expected to go for over €100million (£86.6m), according to Sky Germany, eclipsing the €90m (£78m) they made from selling Josko Gvardiol to Man City.

Bayern Munich and Liverpool are among the clubs known to be interested in his services.