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Arsenal agree pre-contract and eye Nico Paz, Chelsea assess cover, Man Utd and Liverpool updates
Sep 13 2026 08:49 · By onefootball.com · 0 Reads
Premier League heavyweights remain busy despite the summer window having closed, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham exploring fresh moves and contract decisions.
Arsenal have agreed a pre-contract for Andria Bartishvili and are still keen on Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi, while monitoring Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz. According to ElDesmarque, Arsenal could make a formal approach for Paz in January 2027. Manager Mikel Arteta is also close to signing a new contract.
Martin Zubimendi could leave Arsenal amid Chelsea interest, with Chelsea considering Marc Bernal as a possible January replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea have also handed Pedro Neto a contract extension.
Manchester United retain an interest in Newcastle defender Lewis Hall despite his new deal, and United plus Tottenham are tracking Nicolo Tresoldi. Liverpool could compete with Chelsea for Lamine Camara and Manu Kone.
Arsenal are preparing to test Real Madrid’s plans for Como attacking midfielder Paz, the report said. Madrid hold an €80m buy-back clause that activates next summer, which could complicate any move. Paz has impressed for Como, chose to stay in Italy and logged two assists against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Source: The Standard
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