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Twenty clubs. One running record. What has been reported, what has changed, and who said it first.

Sunday, 1 November 2026Malta time · 16 developments
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Today’s transfer desk
THE DAILY FILE

1 November 2026

16
  1. 01
    Talks

    Daily Cannon says differing views on Endrick deal structure could complicate Arsenal move

    Daily Cannon reports that Arsenal are in contact over a possible January move for Endrick, but says differing ideas over the structure of any deal could prove a major complication. The report gives no fee, bid or agreement.

    Source: Daily Cannon
  2. 02
    Interest

    CaughtOffside, citing TEAMtalk, says Manchester United are preparing an ambitious move for Balde

    CaughtOffside Premier League, citing a TEAMtalk report, says Manchester United are preparing an ambitious move for Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde ahead of January and are determined to beat Liverpool to his signature. The report says United have received significant encouragement about his availability, but gives no fee, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  3. 03
    Other

    CaughtOffside, citing CF Bayern Insider, reports Bayern intend to keep Lennart Karl

    CaughtOffside Premier League, citing a CFBayernInsider report, says Bayern Munich have no intention of letting Lennart Karl leave despite growing interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. The headline cites a €60m valuation, but the excerpt gives no bid, approach or offer.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  4. 04
    Interest

    Arsenal reportedly prepared to meet higher demands for Tresoldi

    CaughtOffside Premier League, citing a Football Insider report, says Arsenal are prepared to meet the increased financial demands for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, whose valuation could rise if his goalscoring form continues. The report gives no bid, approach or offer.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  5. 05
    Other

    TEAMtalk, via CaughtOffside, says Emery is determined to stay at Aston Villa, a setback for Manchester United

    CaughtOffside Man United, citing a TEAMtalk report, says Unai Emery is reportedly determined to achieve his ambitions at Aston Villa rather than move to Old Trafford. The report also says Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris has made his position clear on the manager's future. No fee, approach or agreement is reported.

    Source: CaughtOffside Man United
  6. 06
    Interest

    CaughtOffside, citing Football Insider, says Tottenham are also competing with Arsenal for Kroupi

    CaughtOffside Premier League, citing a Football Insider report, says Tottenham are in competition with Arsenal for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, whose headline values him at £80m. The report gives no bid, approach, offer or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  7. 07
    Approach

    CaughtOffside, citing TEAMtalk, says Balogun's representatives have approached Manchester United

    CaughtOffside Premier League, citing a TEAMtalk report, says Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs approached by representatives of Monaco striker Folarin Balogun ahead of January. The report gives no fee, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  8. 08
    Interest

    TEAMtalk, via CaughtOffside Barcelona, says Chelsea have made Kounde a January priority

    CaughtOffside Barcelona, citing a TEAMtalk report, says Chelsea are determined to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde in the January window and have made him their priority target. The report says Chelsea have already communicated their intentions, but the available text gives no fee, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Barcelona
  9. 09
    Player Statement

    CaughtOffside reports Fermin Lopez says he has no intention of leaving Barcelona

    CaughtOffside Man United reports that Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has made clear he has no intention of leaving the Camp Nou, despite Manchester United's reported monitoring of him. The report gives no fee, bid or approach from United.

    Source: CaughtOffside Man United
  10. 10
    Interest

    CaughtOffside reports Liverpool have identified Murillo as a possible Van Dijk replacement

    CaughtOffside Premier League reports that Liverpool are considering Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as one of two centre-back targets in a defensive rebuild. The report gives no fee, approach, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  11. 11
    Interest

    CaughtOffside reports Liverpool have identified Schlotterbeck as a possible Van Dijk replacement

    CaughtOffside Premier League reports that Liverpool are considering Borussia Dortmund captain Nico Schlotterbeck as one of two centre-back targets in a defensive rebuild. The report gives no fee, approach, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  12. 12
    Interest

    CaughtOffside says Mateta is increasingly expected to leave Palace in January, boosting United's pursuit

    CaughtOffside Premier League reports that Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is increasingly expected to leave Selhurst Park in the January window, which it says gives Manchester United fresh encouragement. The report links United's need for a centre-forward to injury problems for Benjamin Šeško, and gives no fee, bid or approach.

    Source: CaughtOffside Premier League
  13. 13
    Talks

    Arteta says he is confident Declan Rice will sign new Arsenal contract

    Arsenal News UK reports that manager Mikel Arteta has said he is confident Declan Rice will sign a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The report gives no fee or terms, and no signed agreement has been announced.

    Source: Arsenal News UK
  14. 14
    Interest

    Arsenal reportedly among clubs tracking PSG defender David Boly

    Arsenal News UK, citing HandofArsenal on X, reports that Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain right-back David Boly. The same report says PSG are progressing towards a new long-term contract for him. No fee, approach or offer is reported.

    Source: Arsenal News UK
  15. 15
    Other

    CaughtOffside reports Lisandro Martínez's contract expires at season end, with a one-year option

    CaughtOffside Man United reports that Lisandro Martínez's contract expires at the end of the season, although United hold an option to extend it by a further year. The report also says his relationship with the club has broken down. It gives no fee, bid or agreement.

    Source: CaughtOffside Man United
  16. 16
    Interest

    Premier League News Now, citing TEAMtalk, says Nottingham Forest are ready to rival Manchester United for Mateta

    Premier League News Now, citing TEAMtalk, reports that Nottingham Forest are assessing a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as Oliver Glasner looks to add to his attack. The report says Manchester United remain firmly interested, but gives no fee, bid, approach or agreement.

    Source: Premier League News Now
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