Latest transfer news today: Chelsea man already open to January exit, Everton eye shock striker solution

Even though the transfer window has closed, the rumour mill never stops.

Free‑agent options remain in play, January plans are already taking shape, and the early weeks of the campaign will quickly expose any gaps left by the summer business – or a lack of.

Football Whispers takes a look at the top stories dominating today's backpages.

Everton eye surprise Jamie Vardy move

Everton are expected to consider a move for Jamie Vardy in the coming weeks as the club looks to address the striker shortage created by a chaotic end to the window.

Reports say the former Leicester City forward is under consideration after late moves for Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee collapsed, leaving David Moyes with only Thierro Barry available up front.

Vardy had briefly emerged as an option once he left Serie A side Cremonese, but Everton’s scramble for reinforcements meant the situation stalled before deadline day.

The expectation is that the Toffees will reassess free‑agent solutions early, with Vardy almost certain to be revisited as part of their post‑window planning.

Jadon Sancho could end up in the UAE

Ambitious Dubai side Arabian Falcons are preparing a move for free agent Jadon Sancho as the club looks to take advantage of his unexpected availability after a difficult summer.

According to reports, the former Manchester United flop is firmly on their radar, with Jonjo Shelvey’s side ready to pitch a project built around high‑profile signings and the lure of Dubai living.

Sancho had interest from Europe and Brazil earlier in the window, but none of the proposed deals progressed, leaving the 26‑year‑old stuck without a club after Aston Villa declined to make his loan permanent.

The expectation is that the Falcons will formalise their approach soon, with Sancho almost certain to be revisited as part of their push to attract major names without a club.

Estevao open to Chelsea exit

Chelsea are monitoring Estevao’s situation closely as early‑season concerns grow around his role under new boss Xabi Alonso.

Reports from Brazil suggest the Brazilian winger has confided to those close to him that he fears reduced opportunities after limited minutes in the opening fixtures and increased competition in central attacking areas.

Estevao’s preference for a more central role, combined with the presence of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto, has added to the uncertainty as he weighs how his future fits within Alonso’s plans.

The expectation is that Chelsea will reassess his role before January, with Estevao open to staying but prepared to reconsider his stance if first‑team chances remain scarce.