LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal eye Daka, Edouard to replace Lacazette

Arsenal are not convinced by Alexandre Lacazette and have got Patson Daka and Odsonne Edouard on their radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

December 31, 2020 • 4:30 PM

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TOP STORY: Arsenal eye Daka, Edouard to replace Lacazette

Arsenal moved to tie down striker and captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a new contract early this year but the same may not happen with Alexandre Lacazette.

CBS reports that the Gunners are not convinced by Lacazette in the long-term and have got FC Salzburg's Patson Daka and Celtic's Odsonne Edouard on their radar to replace him.

Lacazette netted the winner against Brighton on Tuesday but has struggled for form and has netted 45 goals in 145 games since arriving from Lyon for around €53m in 2017.

Arsenal are also looking for depth in midfield, with Real Madrid's Isco and Norwich playmaker Emiliano Buendia reportedly of interest.

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21.39 GMT: David Alaba to Liverpool?

Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann doesn't think so based on his recent comments to Stadium Astro.

"I think his preferred destination was always Spain. I'm not sure if he wants to go to the Premier League and come to Liverpool," the now pundit said. Liverpool are expected to sign a centre-back in January due to injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and most recently Joel Matip.

20.53 GMT: The Daily Mail understands that Man United full-back Timothy Fosu-Mensah has rejected a new three-year contract to stay at the club.

The versatile Dutchman, 22, has just sixth months remaining on his contract at Old Trafford and is weighing up interest both from the Premier League and abroad. In addition to a handful of Premier League clubs, the outlet credits Marseille, Monaco and Hertha Berlin with interest in the youngster, who has made just three first-team appearances so far this season.

Your move, United...

20.07 GMT: Arsenal have joined the list of English clubs considering a move for Roma defender Roger Ibanez, Calciomercato reports.

Liverpool. Leicester, Everton and now Arsenal have reportedly enquired about the Brazilian centre-back, who is valued by Roma between €30-35 million. Arsenal are looking for centre-back help, with Sokratis expected to leave the club in January.

19.32 GMT: Newly-branded Houston Dynamo FC have signed United States international Joe Corona to a multi-year contract.

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