Dusan Vlahovic transfer to Arsenal

Arsenal is setting its sights on a summer transfer for Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, 24, currently with Juventus. The club is keen to bolster its attacking options and sees Vlahovic as a key addition. Despite interest from Real Madrid in defender William Saliba, Arsenal has firmly stated that they will not entertain any offers for the talented 23-year-old.

Meanwhile, Manchester United is keeping a close watch on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who faces uncertainty regarding his long-term future at the club. The Red Devils may consider a managerial change depending on how the situation unfolds.

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is exploring a potential acquisition of 20-year-old Colombian striker Jhon Duran from Aston Villa. Additionally, Premier League clubs Brentford and Fulham are interested in acquiring Newcastle’s 32-year-old England striker Callum Wilson during the January transfer window.

In response to Rodri’s injury, Manchester City is looking to strengthen their midfield and has compiled a shortlist of potential defensive signings. The names include Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan, Atalanta’s Ederson, and young English talent Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.

Liverpool has pinpointed Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, 24, as a long-term successor for veteran defender Virgil van Dijk. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk is nearing a departure from the club in January.

In further transfer-related news, Manchester United considered signing England striker Ivan Toney, who recently moved from Brentford to Al-Ahli. However, he did not align with manager Erik ten Hag’s desired profile. The club continues to monitor 21-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Former France defender Raphael Varane, 31, is contemplating retirement after suffering a recent injury while at Italian club Como. Meanwhile, Paris St-Germain has reportedly cooled its interest in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, which is seen as a boost for Liverpool and other interested teams.

Everton’s prospective owner, Dan Friedkin, is expected to make a decision regarding manager Sean Dyche’s future soon, with negotiations for a new deal currently on hold. Additionally, Gareth Southgate is reportedly holding out for the Manchester United job should Erik ten Hag’s position come under threat.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, now 34, is open to coming out of retirement to join Barcelona following an injury to Marc-Andre ter Stegen, despite only recently leaving Juventus. Lastly, Enzo Zidane, son of legendary player Zinedine Zidane, has announced his retirement at the age of 29 after remaining without a club since leaving Fuenlabrada in 2023.