# Transfer gossip: Mitchell, Garnacho, Rice and more

> Manchester United and Liverpool chase a Palace defender while Arsenal lock down Rice and Liverpool pursue Wirtz.
- Title: Transfer gossip: Mitchell, Garnacho, Rice and more · BBC Sport
- Summary: Manchester United and Liverpool chase a Palace defender while Arsenal lock down Rice and Liverpool pursue Wirtz. Top clubs are reshaping their squads with…
- Keywords: manchester united, liverpool, crystal palace, tyrick mitchell, transfer market, aston villa, alejandro garnacho, la liga, arsenal, declan rice, contract extension, florian wirtz
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6g7k421gvj4o
- Published: 2026-09-22T21:19:41.763+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, liverpool, crystal palace, tyrick mitchell, transfer market, aston villa, alejandro garnacho, la liga, arsenal, declan rice, contract extension, florian wirtz
## Mitchell attracts United and Liverpool
Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 27, is drawing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool as both clubs seek defensive reinforcements.
## Garnacho struggles at Villa, eyes Spain move
Aston Villa's Alejandro Garnacho has failed to impress since his summer loan from Chelsea and is now being monitored by La Liga clubs.
## Ward returns to Liverpool as sporting director
Julian Ward, 45, is being reappointed as Liverpool's sporting director, moving from Fenway Sports Group's technical director role to replace Richard Hughes.
## Arsenal locks down Rice on long-term deal
Arsenal will use the international break to finalize a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, 27, rather than just extending his current deal by 12 months.
## Liverpool fends off Bayern for Wirtz
Liverpool remains committed to Florian Wirtz, 23, despite Bayern Munich sounding out the German midfielder's representatives about a potential move.
## Endrick, Dias in demand across Europe
Real Madrid's Endrick, 20, is wanted on loan by AC Milan and Roma, while Barcelona are scouting Athletico Paranaense's Arthur Dias, 19, who previously interested Tottenham.
## Key takeaway

Top clubs are reshaping their squads with defensive reinforcements, midfield upgrades, and long-term contract extensions.