Deschamps rejects United job as Arsenal eye Brugge striker amid busy transfer buzz

Didier Deschamps has told Manchester United he is not interested in taking the managerial post. The club still backs interim boss Michael Carrick, and Sunday's match against Aston Villa is seen as a test for his future. Tottenham retain the right to match any bid for Harry Kane as part of his new Bayern Munich contract. Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier. Arsenal have also listed Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, a 22‑year‑old Germany under‑21 international, among their European targets. Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all tracking 22‑year‑old German defender Nnamdi Collins of Eintracht Frankfurt. Liverpool are increasing interest in 24‑year‑old English full‑back Archie Brown, currently with Fenerbahçe. The Brazilian side Flamengo has shown interest in 34‑year‑old Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Newcastle United aim to sign 30‑year‑old England striker Ivan Toney from Saudi club Al‑Ahli in the January window. Eintracht Frankfurt hope to re‑sign 24‑year‑old French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, who is on Nottingham Forest’s books. Roma are considering 22‑year‑old Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens as a January addition. AC Milan are in talks with 31‑year‑old French midfielder Adrien Rabiot about extending his deal. ## Context These moves reflect the busy January transfer market, with clubs across Europe and Asia looking to strengthen key positions ahead of the second half of the season.