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Transfer news

Harry Kane and Michael Olise decisions mean Liverpool star would get games at Bayern Munich amid surprise transfer rumour

Aston Villa arrival backed for transfer to City, Chelsea or Tottenham by man who knows him well

'Sunderland won't let go' – Black Cats expected to return for player in January

Barron gets fresh start at ADO after Ajax conflict

Frenkie de Jong's 'dream' transfer remark, wife dropping hint and Man Utd U-turn

Sources: Norwich City's Errol Mundle-Smith talks stall due to new hurdle

"There was total understanding between the club, me and my agents"

Transfer Notebook: Man United striker target keen on January move from rival Premier League club

Newcastle have Fikayo Tomori deal 'firmly on their radar'

Everton, Newcastle United and Leeds United among those fighting big boys for 22-year-old

Sutalo shining at Lazio: loaned in summer, now Gattuso's standout defender

Essen signs ex-Schalke defender Pöpperl

Cardiff City sent early transfer warning as Premier League club tipped to swoop

Jeddeloh II sign Bahar as Arambasic successor a week before Hertha DFB-Pokal tie

Transfer rumors, news: Premier League clubs eye Alexander-Arnold amid Real Madrid uncertainty

Exeter City captain Fitzwater extends deal to 2029

Brighton 'doing everything' to agree Ayari deal after what they saw vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal prepare new contract for Declan Rice, moving to the final stages

Milan, Krosche in sights: clause and conditions

Liverpool 'ready to pay £42m' for new defender as Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez deals run out

AZ Alkmaar secure Kees Smit with new deal until 2030

Sources: Man United turn attention to Wesley ahead of January

Sources: Tochi Chukwuani ready to consider Rangers exit

Inside Amar Fatah's Dundee United transfer collapse as Jim Goodwin hints at City Group link-up

Scott McTominay floated transfer alternative to seal 'fascinating' Man United reunion

Emiliano Buendia closes in on new contract with Aston Villa

"A distant dream" – Hat-trick hero much more affordable for Tottenham and Arsenal

Sources: Leeds star Lukas Nmecha open to move on pre-contract agreement

Alex Scott could be one of the big names for the January window

Ronald Araujo on Liverpool buy option clause to sign him from Barça in 2027: "It's very early…"

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