Transfer news LIVE: Shock Arsenal targets, Alvarez twist; Man Utd double deal; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

Transfer targets: Alex Scott, Julian Alvarez and Kevin SchadeGetty ImagesArsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham are all competing for crucial new signings as the January window edges ever closer. Arsenal are said to be eyeing a shock deal for Brentford star Kevin Schade, having also shown surprise interest in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. There has been yet another twist in the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, with the Gunners also believed to be chasing the likes of Nicolo Tresoldi, Bazoumana Toure, Kenan Yildiz, Antonio Nusa and Nico Williams.Manchester United could sign both Jarrad Branthwaite and Adrien Truffert in a key double swoop, with the Red Devils also rumoured to be eyeing Newcastle star Toure. Liverpool are understood to be leading Chelsea in the bidding war for Alex Scott, who, following a dramatic U-turn, will be allowed to leave Bournemouth in January for a significant fee up to £100million. Liverpool could sign Chelsea target Lamine Camara if they don’t get Scott, with Manu Kone also on their radar.Endrick is believed to feature on a five-man Tottenham striker shortlist, while Spurs may also swoop for Tresoldi amid speculation over an immediate return for Will Lankshear. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!Latest transfer news and rumoursArsenal and Liverpool in £60m Kevin Schade fightArsenal could fight Liverpool for the signing of Kevin Schade, reports claim.The German forward continues to go from strength to strength at high-flying Brentford, attracting plenty of interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen on a deal for Schade, who has scored three goals for the Bees so far this season.Brentford would apparently demand a fee in excess of £60m for the 24-year-old.GettyNew Scott updateMarco Rose has delivered a positive update on Alex Scott, following Bournemouth’s U-turn on selling the midfielder amid links to Chelsea and Liverpool.Chelsea showed a strong interest in Scott during the summer transfer window but saw an offer of £64million rejected by Bournemouth, who insisted the 23-year-old was not for sale.However, ahead of the January transfer window, that stance has softened to put the Blues - and Liverpool - on alert as both clubs seek to bolster their midfield options.As reported by Standard Sport, Bournemouth are now open to selling Scott - but only materialise if certain conditions are met.London Standard / Getty ImagesBarcelona to offer Martinez fresh startBarcelona are monitoring Lisandro Martinez’s situation at Manchester United, with his future said to be in doubt after he criticised the club’s board in an interview this week.The Argentine is out of contract in the summer, and Barcelona could offer him a fresh start.Per reports in Spain, they might even swoop to sign him at a cut price in January.PAFarke agrees new Leeds dealDaniel Farke has reached an agreement in principle to extend his Leeds contract to 2029.The German has had the club in fine form and on a constant upward trajectory since he took over in 2023. His current contract expires in the summer.Per reports in The Athletic, his new deal has been verbally agreed and is now simply down to the formalities.Getty'Bellingham agrees new Real Madrid deal'Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has agreed a new five-year contract.That is according to AS, who claim the 23-year-old will receive improved terms after talks began towards the end of last seasonThe England international's current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2029, but he now looks set to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031.AFP/GettyXabi Alonso confirms Chelsea transfer planXabi Alonso has confirmed Chelsea will not panic buy in January despite the fact Reece James is facing three months out after undergoing knee surgery.It was confirmed on Friday that James had gone under the knife to correct an injury picked up in training before Chelsea’s five-goal rout of Bournemouth last weekend.Alonso said at the time that the injury was only minor, but James is now not expected to return until late January, a period which could see him miss as many as 22 matches.Speaking on James’ injury, Alonso said the club as a whole was disappointed to lose its captain, but confirmed his absence will not push the club back into the transfer market in January.GettyMan Utd and Arsenal eyeing Bazoumana ToureArsenal are not the only club said to be closely watching the progress of Bazoumana Toure.The Gunners are being linked with a shock move for the Ivory Coast winger, who only joined Newcastle from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim in a £42m transfer back in July.According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United are also closely tracking Toure, who signed a five-year contract at St James’ Park that is valid until the summer of 2031.GettyChelsea blow as Liverpool lead Alex Scott raceLiverpool have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth.That is according to the Daily Mail, who report that the England international could leave the Vitality Stadium in January.Standard Sport reported previously that the Cherries’ stance had softened on selling one of their star assets, having refused all approaches for the 23-year-old over the summer.GettyMikey Moore snubbed England offers for Cologne loanTottenham loanee Mikey Moore has revealed that he had offers to stay in England but wanted to follow in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho by testing himself in the Bundesliga with Cologne, writes Sam Tabuteau.Moore joined Cologne on a season-long loan this summer and has already underlined his importance to the German outfit by starting in their last three league games.The hotly-tipped 19-year-old had several loan offers on the table after a successful stint with Scottish giants Rangers last season, but chose to step out of his comfort zone and leave England.PAArsenal ponder Nicolo Tresoldi moveArsenal are said to be among the clubs interested in signing Nicolo Tresoldi.The Italian-born striker has been a regular international for Germany at youth level and continues to shine at Club Brugge, for whom he scored a hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League earlier this week.Transfer specialist Nicolo Schira claims that Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich are all monitoring Tresoldi for next season.Barcelona and Tottenham are also believed to have been watching the 22-year-old.Getty