Manchester United have been linked with Everton's James Garner, Liverpool are unlikely to lose Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and Arsenal have identified their priority for January
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: James Garner of Everton on the pitch during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
James Garner has emerged as a target for Manchester United
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The countdown is on... No, not to 2026, to the !
clubs are preparing for the January sales, as they look to streamline their squads for the second half of the season. , buoyed by at home to , are braced for a busy month and although , there could be a new signing or two on the way - including a familiar face in star James Garner.
That's despite , who's poised to join from thanks to in his contract. were also linked but their area of concern is in defence.
contact expires in June and had been circling. Meanwhile at table toppers , their is clear.
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Arsenal's priority for January emerges
Arsenal's January transfer priority will be to guarantee the strength of Mikel Arteta's squad going into the business end of the season.
That may see more focus on retaining current first team stars rather than bringing in reinforcements to get over the line.
The Gunners sit top of the Premier League after 17 games and are two points ahead of rivals Manchester City. They will hope to capitalise on that advantage and secure a title win after coming up painfully short in recent seasons.
Arsenal are holding 'exploratory talks' over several recruitment options, according to .
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Real Madrid turn away from Konate
Real Madrid are increasingly less likely to sign Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, according to .
Out of contract at the end of this season, 26-year-old Konate's future has been uncertain amid links to Madrid.
But now it's claimed that Real are could exercise their buy-back option on Jacobo Ramon amid his eye-catching performances for Serie A side Como.
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Man Utd consider shock Garner return
Manchester United are considering re-signing James Garner from Everton next month.
Garner, 24, left Old Trafford three years ago after coming through their academy and has become a mainstay for the Toffees.
Now report that United view the midfielder as a cheap alternative to fellow targets Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton.
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