What needs to be done in the transfer market in 2025 will be heavily influenced by the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose current deals all expire at the end of this season. All three have received contract offers from the club, but who stays and who goes remains unclear.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered Ansu Fati in a mega Marcus Rashford swap deal. Reports in Spain suggest that Rashford could be set for a move to Barcelona. New Barca boss Hansi Flick is said to be willing to allow former wonderkid Fati to leave next month, paving the way for a player-exchange move.

Arsenal have struggled to score goals this season and they could address that issue in the January transfer window.The Gunners have relied heavily on set pieces this season to score goals and the

Squad needs often inform any January business. If injuries continue to strike in defence, Arsenal may be forced to look at a sticking-plaster solution to ensure they have sufficient depth until the end of the season. The emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly as a serious option at left-back has somewhat assuaged that need.

There are three new additions to this side, and they’re very exciting to say the least. Illan Meslier comes in between the sticks, and while the Leeds goalkeeper isn’t likely to be Arsenal’s starting option ahead of David Raya, he’ll still have a key part to play.

Matheus Cunha will not try to ‘force’ his way out of Wolves this January, according to reports. The Brazilian forward has been in stunning form this season, with his goal against Manchester

Matheus Cunha has been the star of the show for Wolves recently and has been linked with a move to Arsenal, but the Brazilian international had a clear message for the Gunners after the win over Manch

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Vitor Pereira has provided the latest on Matheus Cunha amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.