Could we see Trent Alexander-Arnold make a sensational return to Liverpool?

It was only last summer that Trent departed Anfield for Real Madrid in a high-profile free transfer, which notably soured his reputation among some Reds fans.

However, TEAMtalk are now reporting that Liverpool are among the clubs interested in Alexander-Arnold, who faces a fierce battle for starts under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also said to be keen on the 27-year-old, who is said to be focused on Madrid for now and not considering a January exit from the Bernabeu.

Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs keen on signing Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell.

Mitchell has started the new Premier League season in good form and scored twice for the Eagles in their 3-2 win over Fulham last month.

According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea see the 27-year-old as a cost-effective addition in defence, with Palace said to be seeking around £25m for a player who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United and Liverpool are also said to want Mitchell.

Manchester United may launch a fresh move for Alejandro Balde during the January transfer window.

The Spain international, along with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, was said to be among Michael Carrick’s top targets at left-back during the latter stages of the summer amid a lack of regular starts for Barcelona under Hansi Flick.

Balde ended up staying put at the Camp Nou in the end, but Mundo Deportivo claim that his continued peripheral role for Barca could lead him to re-assess his options in the New Year.

Man Utd could take advantage as they continue to seek a long-term successor to Luke Shaw at Old Trafford.

How about this for a sensational transfer report to begin your week?

The future of several Manchester City stars - Erling Haaland in particular - has become a hot topic since reports first emerged on Friday that the club had been found guilty by an independent commission on all but one of their 114 Premier League charges for alleged breaches of financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

City - who strongly deny all the charges against them - are understood to be set to appeal the decision and this process could continue to go on for some time to come.

According to Football Insider, title rivals Arsenal have already made contact with Haaland’s representatives in case he becomes available, with City facing a range of potentially severe sanctions if their appeal is unsuccessful, including possible relegation or expulsion from the Premier League.

Real Madrid are also reported to be eyeing a move for the Norwegian striker.

AC Milan do not intend to review the contracts of Fikayo Tomori or Ruben Loftus-Cheek when they expire at the end of this season.

Tomori is yet to feature for the Rossoneri this season after being transfer-listed in the summer and subsequently reintegrated into Ruben Amorim’s squad. Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, has made five Serie A appearances.

Neither man seems to be in the club’s long-term plans, though, and are set to depart come the end of the summer.

Viktor Gyokeres has admitted frustration at a lack of game time at Arsenal this season, while also addressing transfer speculation.

Despite only arriving from Sporting CP last summer and going on to score 21 goals across all competitions in his debut season, including 14 in the Premier League, Gyokeres was heavily linked with exit from Arsenal during the recent transfer window.

There had been talk of Gyokeres being used as makeweight in a swap deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, and there were rumours of a Barcelona switch leading up to transfer Deadline Day.

Ultimately, the striker stayed put and has revealed he was never close to leaving.

“Of course, there was a lot of speculation,” Gyokeres told Swedish news outlet SVT Sport. “But I had a full pre-season, and it felt good. I was fully focused on Arsenal.

“For me, staying was a given. I’m extremely happy at the club.”

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“I'm very happy at Al Nassr. This will be my second year. I'll be 27 at the end of the season. I'm planning to return to Europe, though perhaps not immediately.

“I don't know if it will be at the end of this season or the end of next, but I'm eager to return to Europe, to play in the Champions League again, and to compete there again.

“It's always different. Playing in Europe, playing in the Champions League, playing against the best teams in the world gives you extra motivation, and obviously, that's what I'm thinking about.” (via AS)

Manchester United are set to join Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for Brentford winger Kevin Schade.

The 24-year-old has attracted attention after impressive performances, starting the season with three goals in seven appearances across all competitions for the Bees.

As a result, several Premier League sides are reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the January transfer window.

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Liverpool are firmly in the race for his signature, though Man United could emerge as serious contenders in the coming months.

Asmir Begovic is already plotting out Cesc Fabregas’ next move.

He said: “Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea or Arsenal? You wouldn't rule it out. Having played with him, I know he understands the game inside out, his knowledge is absolutely brilliant. He commands respect from his players and works with great energy, enthusiasm, and intensity.

“It’s a perfect mix for a top manager, and his work at Como has been outstanding, but at some point he will look to kick on in his career and look at those next steps.

“I’m sure Chelsea would've considered him but obviously they went down the route of Xabi Alonso, which is a fantastic appointment.

“A move to Arsenal would also be a fitting step given his stature there. I wouldn't be surprised to see him managing in the Premier League or La Liga soon, he has the potential for an incredible managerial career.”

Asmir Begovic was speaking to .

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Alejandro Balde as they consider moving for a left-back in January.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Balde might leave Barcelona in the new year after falling down the pecking order at the start of the new season.