English Premier League latest gossip and transfer news – Wednesday, 22 September

Midweek in the English Premier League and the gossip and rumour mill is in full swing!

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France striker Anthony Martial will be free to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The 25-year-old is open to staying in the Premier League but could explore opportunities on the continent, with Barcelona a possible destination. (Eurosport)

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 24, wants a loan move away in the January transfer window. (Sun)

Chelsea are preparing new contract offers for England midfielder Mason Mount, 22, France midfielder N’Golo Kante, 30, and 29-year-old Italy midfielder Jorginho. (Standard)

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Chelsea were ready to offer €100 million for Paris St-Germain and Brazil defender Marquinhos, 27, in the summer. (RMC Sport – in French)

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski says he does not “have to prove myself in another league” after he collected the European Golden Shoe for scoring 41 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich in the 2020/21 season. (Mirror)

Manchester City are monitoring Real Sociedad and Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal, 24. (TeamTalk)

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Arsenal will make Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, available for transfer following the summer arrival of 23-year-old English keeper Aaron Ramsdale. (Eurosport)

Barcelona are preparing to part ways with head coach Ronald Koeman, with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez the “preferred option” to replace the Dutchman. (Goal) 

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