Arsenal are making significant progress on a new contract for Mikel Arteta, with the manager expected to commit his long-term future to the club in the coming weeks.

Accotding to TEAMtalk, the Gunners are also advancing talks over new deals for three important first-team players: Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. All three remain central to Arteta’s plans as Arsenal look to build on their Premier League title success.

Odegaard is regarded as a key figure at the Emirates and remains Arsenal’s captain, while Rice has established himself as one of the leaders of the midfield. Timber, meanwhile, has developed into an important defensive option since arriving from Ajax.

Arsenal’s priority is to secure the futures of their manager and core players, providing continuity as they target further domestic and European success. The club are now increasingly confident that agreements with Arteta and the three players can be reached.

Manchester United remain interested in signing Lewis Hall next summer after failing to secure the Newcastle left-back during the recent transfer window.

United identified left-back as a priority under Michael Carrick, but Newcastle were adamant that Hall was not for sale and ultimately Man Utd decided against bringing in a new player in the position.

The club are expected to continue monitoring the 21-year-old throughout the season, with a move in summer 2027 now a possibility. Hall has started the campaign strongly as Matthias Jaissle’s first-choice left-back, which could further increase his value.

United are not currently expected to pursue a new left-back in January, with Patrick Dorgu set to provide cover for Luke Shaw this season. Newcastle, meanwhile, are reportedly considering offering Hall a new contract in an attempt to keep him at St James’ Park.

Football Insider reports that Newcastle rejected two separate offers from Nottingham Forest for Jacob Murphy during the final two days of the transfer window.

The bids were around £12million, but Matthias Jaissle considers the winger a key part of his plans for this season given his defensive diligence and speed on the counter-attack two key qualities the German likes.

Everton were prepared to pay more than £40million for Taty Castellanos on Deadline Day after moves for Folarin Balogun, Joshua Zirkzee and Tammy Abraham began to collapse, Teamtalk claims.

West Ham were open to accepting the offer but could not find a suitable replacement in the final hours of the window and therefore rejected the conversation.

David Ornstein told TNT Sports that three Bournemouth stars were subjects of heavy transfer interest.

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Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a January move for Atletico Madrid striker Julián Alvarez at Luis Enrique's request, El Nacional reports.

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has approved the pursuit, with PSG ready to make a major financial push for the Argentine. Barcelona have also targeted Alvarez, but PSG want to move first and convince both Atletico and the player.

Corrierre dello Sport reports that Roma have made Endrick a priority for January, with the Real Madrid forward now seriously considering the move.

The 20-year-old has told friends that joining Roma is a very real possibility after talks were postponed in the summer. Roma could pursue a loan deal, while Luiz Henrique also remains on their January shortlist.

Football Insider claims that Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are tracking Arsenal's 14-year-old winger Bubacarr Jallow.

The youngster has already trained with Arsenal's Under-18s and Under-21s after impressing club coaches. Arsenal want to fast-track his development as both Spanish giants continue to monitor his situation.

Fichjaes reports that Barcelona have shortlisted Junior Kroupi, Pio Esposito and Benjamin Šeško as striker targets for summer 2027.

Kroupi is currently Deco's priority alternative, while Barça are also closely monitoring Inter striker Esposito. The club will scout all three before Deco and Hansi Flick select their preferred target in May 2027.

Sport claims that Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are both interested in Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas. Neither club activated the 19-year-old's €16million release clause during the summer transfer window.