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Erik ten Hag confirmed Manchester United's need for a forward following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, and admitted that his squad needs numbers to compete on different fronts.

Mikel Arteta wants to sign an attacking player in January with Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix being constantly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to complete their transfer business early in January and will not add to simply make up numbers in the first-team squad.

Wilfried Zaha has been asked to pick Arsenal over Tottenham by former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan owing to Mikel Arteta's side playing better football.

Arsenal made Lisandro Martinez their top target last summer but the Argentine center back joined Manchester United after a conversation with former manager Erik ten Hag

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's renewed form has attracted interest from clubs across Europe with Paris Saint-Germain ready to make a move in January.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Antony for €100m - a move that has not sat well with the Eredivisie side's boss Alfred Schreuder.

Manchester United will not be able to sign Frenkie de Jong after deciding to prioritise a move for Ajax forward Antony valued at £84.5 million.

Arsenal have reignited their interest in signing Wifried Zaha after seeing their move for Pedro Neto rejected by Wolves.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks likely to remain at Manchester United for at least one more season after the club ruled out reports linking him with a return to Sporting Lisbon.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues to remain in doubt with the Portuguese superstar still not revealing if he will stay or leave the club this summer.

Barcelona's chances of signing Bernardo Silva have been shut down by Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano. Xavi was keen to take the midfielder to the Camp Nou this summer.

Chelsea are struggling to reach an agreement with Barcelona over a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which has seen them seek alternatives.

Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with French Club OGC Nice over a move for Nicolas Pepe on a season-loan until the summer of 2023.

Arsenal are readying a fresh approach for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans after Mikel Arteta approved the move.

Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder remains positive Antony will remain at the club despite Manchester United preparing a renewed bid to sign the Brazilian.

Manchester United are ready to alter their plans to lure Antony to Old Trafford in order to pursue a move for PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo.

Chelsea are holding talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to discuss personal terms before approaching Barcelona with their first bid.

Barcelona defender Sergino Dest has been warned against joining Manchester United this summer owing to the toxic atmosphere surrounding the club.

Chelsea have planned fresh talks with FC Barcelona and Aubameyang about taking the former Arsenal forward to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Chelsea's pursuit of Anthony Gordon and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could help Manchester United convince the Blues to allow Christian Pulisic join the Old Trafford club on loan.