Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Julian Alvarez's representatives amid Arsenal's interest in the Atletico Madrid forward. The Mirror reports that United are exploring a potential move for the Argentine striker, who could become a target for multiple Premier League clubs in the January window.

Arsenal have also held discussions over Bruno Guimaraes, with The Sun claiming the Gunners are monitoring the Newcastle midfielder's situation. Meanwhile, Tottenham have recruited Stockport County's head of academy recruitment Ryan Grocott as they strengthen their backroom staff.

William Saliba revealed Arsenal advised him to consider moves to Newcastle or Crystal Palace during his difficult period before his career took off. The French defender's comments shed light on internal decisions at the Emirates during his loan spell.

Newcastle rejected a second Tottenham approach for Sandro Tonali, with Spurs asked to reconsider their original £75m offer. The Magpies also face a £3.2m HMRC demand over unpaid taxes from player transfers under former owner Mike Ashley.