As has already been reported, Real Madrid had an approach for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold rejected recently.The right-back is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Arsenal and Manchester United both want to sign a new striker in January, but it would be wise to wait until the summer.