Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Aston Villa star; new Man Utd manager twist; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

Live transfer blog covering Arsenal's interest in multiple targets, Deschamps rejecting Man Utd, and Aston Villa goalkeeper Suzuki attracting European interest.

A live transfer blog covering the January window approaches with multiple clubs active. Arsenal are targeting Antonio Nusa, Eli Junior Kroupi, Kenan Yildiz, Alex Baena and Julian Alvarez. Didier Deschamps has reportedly rejected the Manchester United manager's job, with Michael Carrick's position under scrutiny following a poor run, though Man Utd beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, signed from Parma for £30m in the summer, is attracting interest from Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham, though Villa have tied him to a five-year contract. Chelsea are confident of securing Alex Scott when the window opens, while Liverpool are monitoring Gilberto Mora and Lamine Camara. Christos Tzolis has praised Cristhian Mosquera's role in helping him settle at Arsenal following his £34m move from Club Brugge. Manchester United are pursuing left-back options with Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu both injured.