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Transfer gossip: Alvarez, Wirtz, and the January window
Barcelona rules out Alvarez while Liverpool blocks Wirtz sale, and Chelsea hunts English midfielders.
In brief
Barcelona rules out Alvarez while Liverpool blocks Wirtz sale, and Chelsea hunts English midfielders. Top clubs are drawing lines in the sand ahead of January, with Liverpool and Barcelona both rejecting bids for their key players. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Barcelona closes door on Alvarez
Barcelona have ruled out signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in January. The 24-year-old Argentina forward is waiting to see if Paris St-Germain or Arsenal make a move.
Liverpool blocks Wirtz exit
Liverpool will not sell Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich in January. The 23-year-old Germany midfielder could only move next summer if Bayern's Michael Olise turns down a new contract.
Chelsea targets English midfield duo
Chelsea are pursuing Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as their primary midfield targets. The club has dropped interest in Monaco's Lamine Camara.
Buendia gets new Aston Villa deal
Aston Villa are offering Emi Buendia a new contract to reward his outstanding form. The 29-year-old Argentina midfielder has impressed this season.
Shaw could leave Manchester United
Luke Shaw's contract at Manchester United expires next summer, and the 31-year-old England left-back could depart. His future at the club remains uncertain.
Alaba joins Udinese from Real Madrid
Udinese are signing David Alaba after the 34-year-old Austria defender left Real Madrid in the summer. The transfer is set to be completed.
What matters most
Top clubs are drawing lines in the sand ahead of January, with Liverpool and Barcelona both rejecting bids for their key players.
