Summer transfer window was unique. See all major deals and see how we rated the largest signings. The window will close in January but that doesn't mean rumors won't continue to circulate. Here's the latest gossip and speculation.
TOP STORY: Arsenal considering Leipzig's Nkunku move
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal are interested in Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig player),
The 23-year old has less than three years remaining on his contract at the Bundesliga club. He has impressed with his four goals scored in three Champions League matches. He was a sensation at the Etihad against Manchester City, scoring an impressive hat-trick despite the fact that his side lost 6-3.
Nkunku could be added to the Gunners' transfer list that included Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard signing Ben White, Martin Odegaard as well as Takehiro Tomiyasu and Nuno Tavares.
Mikel Arteta's team has struggled to score despite their attacking talent. With seven goals in eight Premier League games, they are joint-fourth lowest scorers. Nkunku, who has nine goals and four assists across all competitions in twelve appearances so far, could be a help.
Transfermarkt reports that the former France Under-21 international international, who moved to Leipzig in 2019, from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, paid just over 12m. He is now worth 50m.
London rivals Chelsea are said to be interested in the player's move, while Real Madrid and Manchester City have been mentioned as possible options.
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Sources tell ESPN that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are two of the top European clubs who have become more confident about being able to sign Antonio Rudiger's contract, as the Chelsea contract impasse continues.
Rudiger, 28 years old, is in the last year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. However talks about an extension have reached an impasse.
ESPN reported that Rudiger is open for staying, and Chelsea are keen to retain his services. However, the valuations of a new contract are quite different between the two parties.
Chelsea has so far not offered to raise his salary above 150,000 a week, but the centre-back would like to earn more than twice his 100,000-per-week wage.
08.30 BST. Erling Haaland will earn wages of at least $30m if Borussia Dortmund transfers him to a new club next season, ESPN sources claim. Other clubs in the race for the Norway player include Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.
Haaland, 21 years old, can leave Dortmund at the close of this season if a club activates his 75m ($87m), release clause at Signal Iduna Park. ESPN has been told by sources that the fee will rise due to a substantial payment made to Haaland's agents for brokering a deal.
ESPN was informed by senior members of interested clubs that Haaland is seeking a deal that would allow him to earn more than 500,000 per week. ESPN reached out to Haaland camp in order to get a response.
Haaland rejected United's offer to sign him during the 2019-20 transfer window and chose to join Dortmund instead. This is despite the high cost.
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Luke Thrower).
AS reports that Barcelona is trying to negotiate a deal with Kylian Mbappe, despite their financial difficulties. According to the report, Catalan clubs believe they can sign one major player for the 2022-23 season. Real Madrid is willing to pay only 50m, but they are willing to pay 90m for the France international transfer bonus.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will renew the contract of Andreas Christensen. The Danesian international, who scored his first competitive goal against Malmo on Wednesday, has been a major presence in the Blues' defensive set-up.
Ekrem Konur, journalist at Manchester United, reports that Manchester United is looking to sell four players during the January transfer window. Jesse Lingard and Donny van der Beek, Anthony Martial, Phil Jones, are all expected to be available to go in the winter, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starts a cleanout of his squad.
Yari Verschaeren is a young Anderlecht talent. According to reports, the Rossoneri have been in touch with the Belgian club about a possible move for the 21 year-old attacking midfielder. His contract expires in 2024. He is valued at 10m.
Torino want to sell Andrea Belotti, their striker, in January in order to keep him from going on a free this summer. Tuttosport reports that the forward rejected a new contract, with his current one ending in the summer. To avoid losing him on a free, the Serie A side is looking to the winter market to get him.
