Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal eye Brazil star; Man Utd in Barcelona swap; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

Live transfer blog covering January window plans across the Big Six, including Arsenal's striker search, Man Utd's managerial situation, and contract talks for Rice at Arsenal.

A live transfer blog tracking multiple storylines ahead of the January window. Arsenal are exploring striker options including Eli Junior Kroupi, Endrick and Julian Alvarez as Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz struggle in attack. Manchester United have decided to retain Michael Carrick despite a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, with Roma and Aston Villa up next. Chelsea are close to signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth, while cooling interest in Lamine Camara who could join Liverpool. Tottenham are also linked with Scott and Junior Kroupi as they seek attacking reinforcements.

Xabi Alonso has ruled out loaning Estevao in January despite reports of interest from other clubs, insisting the Brazilian will remain at Chelsea. Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term contract at Arsenal that will significantly increase his wages and make him one of the club's highest earners alongside Bukayo Saka.