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The January transfer window is approaching, and top Premier League clubs are already making moves.
Arsenal and Manchester City are monitoring Atalanta midfielder Charles de Ketelaere, 23, as they look to strengthen their squads.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag remains keen on signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, despite previous failed attempts. Ten Hag is determined to rebuild his midfield, and De Jong is a top target.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola may extend his contract despite the club’s ongoing legal battle against 115 Financial Fair Play charges.
Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer, is eyeing Barcelona youngsters Aleix Garrido and Noah Darvich as potential signings.
Former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin, 32, could make a surprise return to English football six years after leaving the Gunners.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has assured fans that the club is prepared for life after Guardiola, with a successor already lined up. Sporting’s Ruben Amorim and Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso top the list to replace Guardiola if he leaves.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that Robert Lewandowski‘s contract will automatically extend if he plays in at least 50% of matches this season.
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Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei, 21, has been advised to consider his future in January if game time remains limited.
Former Liverpool and Rangers winger Ryan Kent, 27, has had his contract terminated by Fenerbahce after falling out of favor under Jose Mourinho.
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Barcelona rejected a £208m offer from Paris St-Germain for 17-year-old winger Lamine Yamal.
Thomas Frank has emerged as a contender to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager if he is sacked.
Liverpool are closing in on signing Sevilla defender Loïc Badé for €25m in January.
Manchester United are interested in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Šeško, who is expected to leave the German club next summer.
