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According to reports, Arsenal have offered long-serving midfielder Jack Wilshere a contract extension that could see him take a pay cut.

Antonio Conte has addressed reports that emerged on Monday evening suggesting that Chelsea had joined Manchester United in pursuit of Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez.

Wilshere's career has been hampered by injuries and he was left out of the England squad for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil in November.

Manchester United have swiftly rejected Arsenal's attempts to get Anthony Martial included in a deal for Alexis Sanchez.

Everton's only registered left-back, Leighton Baines, has missed the last two months with a severe calf injury.

Konstantinos Mavropanos, who Arsenal have decided not to send on loan, impressed his first appearance for the club's Under-23 side against their Manchester United counterparts.

United were hoping to offload Mkhitaryan to the Gunners but the Armenia international is still considering his options, according to his agent.

Jose Mourinho would "happily" swap Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, according to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville.

Sam Allardyce's side are said to be close to sealing a £20m deal for Walcott, but Merson thinks he would flourish under Eddie Howe.

Bordeaux president Stephane Martin insists the club have not held talks with Arsenal over a deal for Malcom, warning that the Gunners will struggle to prise him away from France.

Riyad Mahrez has been linked with a move away from Leicester since last summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool said to be leading the chase.

Peter Stoger expects Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to remain with Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Arsenal.

Everton are keen to sign Theo Walcott this week as Sam Allardyce looks to address his team's goal scoring issues.

Borussia Dortmund will sanction the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window if they receive a bid of around £53.3m for the Gabon international.

Alexis Sanchez is expected to be Manchester United's first January signing after neigbours Manchester City decided to end their interest in the Chilean international.

Arsene Wenger has identified Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the perfect replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is closing in on a move to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is "relaxed" over attempts to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and admits Henrikh Mkhitaryan could leave the club this month.

Tottenham were only willing to pay £35m for the Brazilian attacker, while Arsenal are prepared to pay £40m.

Riyad Mahrez will not be leaving Leicester City despite being linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, according to manager Claude Puel.

Bordeaux manager Jocelyn Gourvennec says Malcom will be replaced if Arsenal manage to strike a deal for the Brazilian this month.

Sam Allardyce sees Theo Walcott playing "anywhere across the front three" at Everton if the club manage to beat Southampton to a deal for the Arsenal forward.

Ernesto Valverde could guide Barca to an unbeaten La Liga season after ending the first half of the campaign streets ahead.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Anthony Martial is "not ready" for Stoke match but hopes he can play after injury sustained at Dubai training camp.

Alexis Sanchez, 29, is on the brink of leaving Arsenal after he was left out of the club's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday, 14 January.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly believes the France international is overpriced at £90m and has turned his attention to other targets.

Manchester United's reported deal for Alexis Sanchez could result in Arsenal completing a triple deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Malcom and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Armenia international Mkhitaryan, 28, has also been linked with moves to Inter Milan and former club Borussia Dortmund.

Arsene Wenger expects a decision over Alexis Sanchez's future to be made this week amid links with Liverpool and Manchester United.

An Alexis Sanchez-less Gunners remain without a win in 2018 as their Champions League challenges falters again.

Manchester City are on the ascendancy and are more likely to win trophies than United as the power has shifted in Manchester.