Gyokeres eager for Arsenal exit as January window approaches

Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, is expected to push for a move away from Arsenal in the upcoming January transfer window after seeing limited minutes on the pitch, according to TeamTalk.

Liverpool are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 26, as a potential backup if their bid for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, 23, does not materialise, reports CaughtOffside.

In Italy, AC Milan are preparing a new deal for French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 31, extending his contract to 2030 after a strong start to the season, as detailed by Corriere dello Sport.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is planning to add depth to his squad in January by targeting two Barcelona players: French defender Jules Kounde, 27, and Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29, according to Football365. The London club are also linked with Borussia Dortmund’s 17‑year‑old American winger Mathis Albert, who has made a single appearance for the German side, as reported by FootballTransfers.

AS Roma defender Wesley, 23, is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle, writes SportWitness.

Former Brighton full‑back Solly March, 32, is set to join Championship side Charlton Athletic on a free transfer after being released by the Seagulls in July, according to Football Insider.

Seventeen‑year‑old Swedish midfielder Oliver Mansson of IFK Göteborg has drawn attention from both Arsenal and Chelsea, TeamTalk notes.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United have dismissed any pursuit of Uruguay left‑back Maxi Araujo, 26, as confirmed by Sport Witness.

Chelsea are also in advanced negotiations to sign Moroccan winger Gessime Yassine, 20, from Strasbourg, reports Ekrem Konur.

The roundup was published on 17 October 2026.