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Reports say Chelsea do not intend to sell Colwill or Estevao, Barcelona are considering an Arsenal swap and Manchester United are seeking defenders.

Premier League clubs continue to prepare for the upcoming transfer windows. Liverpool are interested in a Chelsea defender, Arsenal are considering a swap with Barcelona, and Manchester United are looking to strengthen their defence.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool remain interested in Levi Colwill, but Chelsea have no intention of negotiating a sale of the defender. Chelsea also plan to offer him a new contract.

A similar situation is developing with Estevao Willian. Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have categorically ruled out selling the Brazilian in January and intend to extend his contract.

Arsenal are monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. According to El Nacional, Barcelona are considering a straight swap involving the Spaniard and Piero Hincapie, with no additional payment.

Meanwhile, Mikel Merino could leave Arsenal if he does not receive guarantees of regular playing time. The midfielder fears losing his place in the Spain squad and would prefer a return to La Liga, according to La Razon.

Flamengo are discussing a potential move for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson in 2027. According to Sport Witness, the Brazilian club are considering bringing the experienced goalkeeper back to his homeland.

Newcastle could sell Tino Livramento if they fail to make progress in talks over a new contract before next summer. Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in the defender, according to Football Insider.

Arsenal and Manchester United are also monitoring Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier, TEAMtalk reports.

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins has also attracted interest from several English clubs. According to fussball-news, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in the 22-year-old.

Manchester United are considering another candidate to strengthen their defence — Fulham defender Calvin Bassey. Football Insider reports that United could attempt to sign him as early as January.

Tottenham and Juventus are planning to compete for AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana next summer, when his loan at Sevilla ends, according to Ficherio.

Finally, Everton and Fulham are interested in signing Richarlison from Tottenham but are unwilling to pay his current salary. According to ESPN Brasil, Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Trabzonspor are able to offer the Brazilian even more favourable financial terms.