Manchester United looks set to make a sensational loan swoop for Ivan Toney in January, reports claim.

The struggling Red Devils are desperate for more firepower under Michael Carrick with first-choice striker Benjamin Sesko out until January with his lingering shin injury.

According to Football Insider, United want England star Toney, who now plays his football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.

They are more likely to make a loan move for the former Brentford frontman than a permanent offer, however.

Arsenal could be lining up a shock move for an Atletico Madrid star that ISN’T Julian Alvarez.

The Gunners chased a high-profile deal for the Argentine striker throughout the closing stages of a hectic summer transfer window and are understood to have retained their interest in his services.

However, it seems that one of Alvarez’s team-mates at the Metropolitano Stadium has now caught Mikel Arteta’s eye.

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are keeping close tabs on highly-rated Spain midfielder Alex Baena, though could face serious competition for his signing.

Tottenham goalkeeper Luca Gunter will assess his loan options in January after being recalled from Boreham Wood last month, .

Gunter joined the runaway National League leaders over the summer and immediately secured his spot as their first-choice option, but has returned to Spurs to train with the first team following an injury to third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin.

Standard Sport understands that Gunter will continue to be around first-team training before looking to go back out on loan when the January transfer window opens.

Gunter is one of several academy talents at Tottenham who are assessing their options ahead of the January window, with Tyrese Hall expected to have both loan and permanent offers on the table.

Under-21s captain James Rowswell is another player who will be potentially looking to leave Spurs on loan in the New Year, having failed to secure a summer switch.

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Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodriguez is attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe, .

Despite reports, though, there has not yet been any contact from Fulham for the 23-year-old.

Rodriguez made his Spain debut in June and is expected to attract interest in January.

Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, who has not returned to Old Trafford since leaving the club in September.

The 16-year-old is currently training independently in Spain after deciding to pursue a pathway towards senior football elsewhere.

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have also shown interest, but Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid are considered the leading contenders, according to BBC Sport.

Gabriel has impressed at youth level, scoring a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut, and has obtained an EU passport that could ease a move abroad.

United would receive compensation if he leaves, although the fee would be lower for an overseas transfer.

Michael Carrick has eased pressure on his job with Manchester United ‘s come-from-behind win over Roma, but the threat of the sack remains alive.

Carrick will now hope his team have momentum ahead of a crucial clash with Aston Villa on Sunday before the international break. The head coach will now that he is not yet out of the woods.

United's hierarchy held crisis talks over the head coach's position after a 3-0 defeat home defeat to the hands Bournemouth earlier in October.

However, United opted against making an immediate change last month, allowing Carrick to remain in charge for defeat at Chelsea and Tuesday’s late triumph over Roma.

According to The Athletic, Man Utd chiefs last week agreed to keep Carrick in post for the visit of Roma and Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League before reassessing the situation during the break.

That stance is not expected to change despite a much-needed victory.

Man Utd chiefs are said to be happy for Carrick to remain in charge until the international break, at which point a new manager could be appointment and given extra time to settle in the job before domestic football return.

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Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard amid uncertainty over his next contract.

Caught Offside claim that the German champions have reportedly maintained contact with Odegaard’s representatives ahead of a possible swoop.

Barcelona are considering a move for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, with sporting director Deco including the 24-year-old on his list of centre-back targets.

According to Sport, the Ecuador international’s versatility has attracted interest, although Arsenal are reluctant to lose him during the season.

Meanwhile, Martin Zubimendi is reportedly prepared to consider leaving the Emirates in January after struggling for regular minutes.

TEAMtalk claims several European clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern, have been made aware of his situation.

Sunderland have announced that Brian Brobbey has signed a new long-term contract.

Pascal De Maesschalck has admitted he was surprised to be appointed Arsenal's academy director.

The Belgian began work at Arsenal in the summer, arriving from Strasbourg where he had been technical director since 2024.

De Maesschalck oversees the Gunners' academy programme, taking over from Per Mertesacker after he left at the end of last season having been in the role for eight years.

In an interview with Sporza, De Maesschalck revealed he viewed the interview process with Arsenal as a good opportunity in itself, before he ended up then getting the job.

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Scott Parker is set to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo as West Ham head coach.

Nuno was relieved of his duties with immediate effect on Tuesday morning following back-to-back home defeats to Southampton and West Brom.

The Irons are four points off the automatic promotion places and have won six of their opening 13 Championship games this season.

West Ham invested heavily over the summer, breaking the Championship transfer record to sign midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for £22million, and were among the favourites for promotion back to the Premier League.

Now, though, after a mixed start to the season, they have decided to part ways with Nuno and have landed on club legend Parker to take the reins as they look to get their promotion bid back on track.

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