Arsenal Monitors Nico Paz as Real Madrid Clause Looms

The transfer market is supposedly asleep. It never is.

Across Europe, clubs are already positioning themselves for 2025 and beyond, with a cluster of 22-year-olds suddenly at the centre of some heavyweight planning.

Arsenal watching Nico Paz – but Real Madrid still hold the cards

Arsenal are monitoring Como forward Nico Paz, with the 22-year-old Argentine drawing growing attention after his move from Real Madrid.

Any pursuit, though, comes with a built‑in problem. Real Madrid inserted a buy-back clause of 80m euros (£68.7m) when Paz left, and the Spanish giants retain the option to bring him back if his rise continues. Arsenal like what they see, but Madrid still control the ceiling on any deal.

Liverpool and Aston Villa track Cher Ndour

Liverpool and Aston Villa are among the clubs tracking Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour.

The 22-year-old Italy international has emerged as one of the more intriguing young midfield profiles in Serie A, and both Premier League sides are keeping a close eye on his development as they plan their next rebuild phases in the middle of the park.

Sunderland refuse to walk away from Geny Catamo

Sunderland are not done with Geny Catamo.

The Championship club failed to land the 25-year-old Mozambique winger from Sporting in the summer window, but they are refusing to give up on a deal and remain keen to bring him to Wearside. For a club trying to arm itself with more pace and incision out wide, Catamo stays high on the list.

Monaco set huge price for Lamine Camara

Monaco believe they can command 70m euros (£60.1m) for Lamine Camara.

The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder saw a move to Chelsea collapse on deadline day, but interest has not gone away, with both Chelsea and Liverpool still credited with admiration. Monaco, as ever, are prepared to sell – but only at their price.

Lukas Nmecha ready to quit Leeds without minutes

Lukas Nmecha’s patience at Leeds United has a clear limit.

The 25-year-old Germany forward will look to leave Elland Road when his contract expires at the end of the season if he does not receive more game time. Unless his role changes, Leeds risk losing him for nothing.

Celtic keep tabs on Luke Chambers

Celtic are tracking Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers as they weigh up options for January.

The 22-year-old English defender has been on the radar of several clubs, and Celtic are assessing whether to move for him in the next window as they look to refresh their full-back positions.

Zaha offered to Malaga after Galatasaray exit

Wilfried Zaha’s next step could be a surprising one.

The 33-year-old Ivory Coast winger has been offered to Malaga after leaving Galatasaray as a free agent. Zaha spent two spells on loan with MLS side Charlotte FC and now faces a pivotal decision over the final stretch of his career.

Barcelona move early on Raphinha and Abdelkarim

Barcelona are already planning long term on the wings.

Raphinha is under contract at the club until 2028, but the Spanish champions are considering offering the 29-year-old Brazil winger an extension through to 2030, locking in a player they still see as central to their attacking structure.

They have moved even more decisively with Hamza Abdelkarim. Barca have finalised a new deal for the 18-year-old Egypt forward running to 2030, with a release clause set at 150m euros (£128.7m). For a teenager still making his way, that is a statement – and a warning to Europe’s talent hunters.