Football rumours: Trent Alexander-Arnold mulls over Liverpool contract extension

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Joan Garcia has insisted he was not contacted by the Gunners over the summer, according to the Daily Mirror. The 23-year-old was reportedly the target of multiple late bids from Arsenal but Espanyol held firm during the summer transfer window. Rumours suggest the Gunners may make another play for Garcia in January.

The English Premier League has joined other European competitions to ensure the summer transfer window closes before the beginning of the season, the Daily Mirror reports. Executives from the European Club Association committed to deadline days that will stop clubs from trading players once competitions have started.

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Alper Yilmaz: Aston Villa, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are all keeping an eye on the 24-year-old Turkey and Galatasaray winger, according to CaughtOffside.