Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal to sign forward, Ngumoha contract; Liverpool target Camara; Chelsea, Man Utd latest
Transfer latest: Rio Ngumoha, Lamine Camara and Rodrygo London Standard Oli Gent , Sports Reporter @ oli_gent 2 minutes ago Transfer news LIVE!
The summer window has been and gone, but Premier League clubs remain active in the transfer market with Arsenal , Chelsea , Manchester United , Liverpool and Tottenham still exploring potential deals ahead of January. Arsenal are believed to be closing in on the signing of Vincent Joseph - a young striker from Liverpool - and remain interested in Kenan Yildiz and Eli Junior Kroupi, amid shock links Rio Ngumoha.
The Gunners have been handed a boost over long-term target Julian Alvarez as Barcelona want Harry Kane instead, while Chelsea are expected to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez in January, but may have moved on from Lamine Camara with Marc Bernal and Manu Kone the latest names to be linked. Bournemouth's Alex Scott is a long-time target. Liverpool could be the destination for Camara as Bayern Munich sniff around Florian Wirtz.
Man Utd are fighting to keep hold of talented youngster JJ Gabriel amid a shock request to leave. Tottenham are said to be keen on appointing Piero Ausilio as their new sporting director ahead of the winter window opening. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Carrusel claims that Carlos Espi was offered to Barcelona, but the club decided against signing him, with Espi moving to Real Madrid instead.
Barca did not want to spend €25million on a striker who would not be a guaranteed starter, believing that role was already covered by Hamza Abdelkarim.
AFP/Getty DONE DEAL! Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Vincent Joseph.
A statement reads: “We're delighted to confirm the signing of talented young England U-16s striker Vincent Joseph.
“The forward joins us as part of our first year scholarship intake for the 2026/27 season.
“After getting off to a brilliant start at under-18s level for Liverpool last season, Vincent is keen for more opportunities to develop his game.
“Our new striker will be hoping to help us chase trophies at Academy level this season, and his outstanding goalscoring record could prove important in such a push.”
As per CaughtOffside, the midfielder could be available from Sturm Graz for around £17 million.
However, the report states Arsenal will face competition from Brighton and Aston Villa.
AFP/Getty Arsenal 'revive Rodrygo interest' Arsenal have reportedly revived their interest in signing Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who is currently recovering from a ruptured ACL.
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