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Could Arsenal turn to Fabregas's protege to solve creativity crisis?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fnico-paz.jpg "Como's Nico Paz pictured on November 10, 2024")
Arsenal have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Como midfield starlet Nico Paz, who is thriving under the wing of former Gunner Cesc Fabregas.
The 20-year-old was previously on the books at Real Madrid's youth academy from 2016 to 2024 but never established himself as a first-team regular, only scoring once in eight appearances.
Paz was subsequently sold to Italian upstarts Como for just €6m (£5m) in the summer transfer window and has quickly adapted to life in Serie A with one goal and four assists in 11 appearances.
Paz sent tongues wagging with a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over title-chasing Atalanta BC in September, but Fabregas's men have since hit a rough patch of form and lie 15th in the table.
Man United to sign striker on loan in January window?
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Manchester United may reportedly look to secure a loan deal for a new striker during the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim is currently preparing to complete his switch to Old Trafford, the Portuguese due to start work with the Premier League giants on Monday.
The departing Sporting Lisbon head coach is tasked with kick-starting United's campaign with the Red Devils under pressure to remain in the hunt for a top-seven place in the short term.
However, ahead of Sunday's showdown with Leicester City, United possess the third-worst attacking record in the division, an obvious area of the pitch which requires improvement.
Man United, Arsenal handed Sesko boost?
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Manchester United and Arsenal have seemingly been handed a boost regarding the potential availability of RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.
Last summer, the in-demand frontman made the decision to extend his contract with the Bundesliga outfit rather than move elsewhere.
The 21-year-old has since enjoyed no more than a solid start to the campaign, contributing six goals and two assists from his 14 appearances in Germany's top flight and the Champions League.
Leipzig are currently enjoying an improved campaign on the domestic front, sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table albeit five adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
Return home? Chelsea, Spurs 'among clubs interested' in English youngster
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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the clubs who have identified an English youngster as a potential transfer target.
The two London outfits have bolstered their respective squads with young talent in recent months, with Chelsea taking that approach since the summer of 2022.
As it stands, it appears that there is a certain onus on creating a pathway into the starting lineup for players willing to develop at the two capital clubs.
In the case of Spurs, they could also benefit from more homegrown talent featuring in Ange Postecoglou's senior ranks for squad registration purposes.
Quenda interest: Will Sporting wonderkid leave amid Man United, Arsenal talk?
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Sporting Lisbon youngster Geovany Quenda is reportedly expected to remain with his Portuguese club for at least one more season despite suggestions that he could move to the Premier League next summer.
The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the best young talents in European football, making 17 appearances for the Green and Whites during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring twice and registering two assists.
Quenda again caught the eye with his display against Manchester City in the Champions League last week, with the Portuguese thriving in a right-sided wing-back role for the Lisbon giants.
Man United continue to be heavily linked with the youngster, as Ruben Amorim prepares to leave Sporting to officially take charge of the 20-time English champions on Monday.
Premier League battle: Arsenal 'in competition' with Man United for Sporting star
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Arsenal are reportedly 'serious' about signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon, with the Gunners set to battle Manchester United for the centre-back's signature during next summer's transfer window.
Diomande, 20, moved to Sporting from FC Midtjylland in 2023, and he has represented the Green and Whites on 68 occasions in all competitions, scoring four goals and registering one assist in the process.
The centre-back has been a vital player for Ruben Amorim's side this season, making 13 appearances in all competitions, and he put in a strong performance in his side's 4-1 win over Manchester City in the Champions League last week.
Amorim is allegedly keen to bring Diomande with him to Man United, as the Portuguese prepares to officially take charge of the 20-time English champions on Monday.
'Next Martin Odegaard' - Amorim 'wants teenage sensation' at Man United
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Incoming Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly desperate for the Red Devils to win the race for Rosenborg teenager Sverre Nypan during next summer's transfer window.
The 17-year-old has been in impressive form for Rosenborg during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring seven goals and registering six assists in 27 appearances in all competitions.
Nypan has featured on 57 occasions for his current side in total, scoring 12 goals and registering 10 assists, and he is regarded as one of the best young talents in European football.
A number of major clubs are believed to be keen on the Norway Under-21s international, but it was recently claimed that Man United had a strong interest in the attacker.
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