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Summer transfer window 2018: The 10 most expensive Premier League signings

The Premier League's January transfer window is nearly upon us with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all set to be busy.

Liverpool were the summer's biggest spenders with no fewer than four new arrivals. Goalkeeper Alisson was the headline-grabber with Brazilian proving worth every penny of the world-record fee the Reds shelled out for the Brazilian. Could long-term target Nabil Fekir join him next month? United got a couple of new faces in through the door in the summer but it hasn't made a difference with Jose Mourinho fighting for his job after a disastrous start to the season. Will he spend his way out of trouble in the January sales. Champions Manchester City are in the thick of the title race again but may be tempted back into the market for one more big money signing while Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal could all choose to dip their toes in the water as they battle for an all-important top four spot.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.

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Key Points

• The January transfer window opens on January 1
• Premier League clubs able to buy and sell players again alongside rivals across Europe
• Some of world football's biggest names could be on the move

[18 December 2018 07:39 · Ben Burrows]

The Premier League's January transfer window is nearly upon us with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all set to be busy.

Liverpool were the summer's biggest spenders with no fewer than four new arrivals. Goalkeeper Alisson was the headline-grabber with Brazilian proving worth every penny of the world-record fee the Reds shelled out for the Brazilian. Could long-term target Nabil Fekir join him next month? United got a couple of new faces in through the door in the summer but it hasn't made a difference with Jose Mourinho fighting for his job after a disastrous start to the season. Will he spend his way out of trouble in the January sales. Champions Manchester City are in the thick of the title race again but may be tempted back into the market for one more big money signing while Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal could all choose to dip their toes in the water as they battle for an all-important top four spot.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.

[18 December 2018 07:47 · Ben Burrows]

Let's start with some news from France, shall we?

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Adrien Rabiot will not be signing a new contract and will be leaving the club on a free at the end of the year.

The France international is sure to get some admiring glances from the Premier League with Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all credited with interest in the past.

We shall see.

[18 December 2018 08:00 · Ben Burrows]

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is wanted by Barcelona, according to The Sun.

It is thought the Spanish side are interested in bringing the 32-year-old, who is out of contract in July, to the Nou Camp to add some experience to their back four.

[18 December 2018 08:15 · Ben Burrows]

Manchester United are showing interest in Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier, the Daily Mail says.

Scouts have watched the 19-year-old in action in recent weeks as the club consider bolstering their options for their under-23 squad, the paper reports.

[18 December 2018 08:27 · Ben Burrows]

Anthony Martial's agent is "very pessimistic" over contract talks with Manchester United despite the club triggering a one-year extension on Monday.

The 23-year-old's deal was due to expire in the summer but United's option meant there was never a realistic prospect of him leaving the club for nothing with the France international now tied to the club until 2020.

Last month, United made a similar move to extend goalkeeper David De Gea's commitment to the club for a further 12 months.

The club have been engaged in talks with Martial for some time but despite Monday's extension his agent, Philippe Lamboley, says the two parties remain a long way apart in negotiations.

[18 December 2018 08:38 · Ben Burrows]

Manchester City are set to return for long-time target Isco in the January window.

AS report that initial contact has been made between City and a player Pep Guardiola has long since coveted.

The Spanish international is enduring a tough time under Santi Solari and City could be set to capitalise next month.

One to watch.

[18 December 2018 08:49 · Ben Burrows]

Liverpool are considering a bid for Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, the Daily Mirror reports.

The paper says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is weighing up a £15million move for the 27-year-old as he looks to strengthen his squad for their Premier League title bid.

[18 December 2018 09:01 · Ben Burrows]

Chelsea have held talks over a potential move for Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj, the Daily Mail reports.

The 24-year-old Albania international, who has previously worked with Blues boss Maurizio Sarri, is valued at £45million, according to the paper.

Chelsea could agree the deal in January but allow him to finish the season in Italy, it adds.

[18 December 2018 09:15 · Ben Burrows]

Newcastle are ready to revive their bid for Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris when the transfer window reopens, according to the Daily Mirror.

Rafa Benitez made a summer enquiry about the 29-year-old but was put off by the £10million asking price, the paper says.

However, Samaris is set to be out of contract at the end of the season.

[18 December 2018 09:31 · Ben Burrows]

Fulham are preparing for a January move for Leicester's Islam Slimani, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Claudio Ranieri, the new manager at Fulham, is looking to boost the club's hopes of Premier League survival, the paper says.

Slimani is currently on loan at Fenerbahce but the Turkish club are said to be prepared to cut the deal short next month.