Arsenal Target Eli Junior Kroupi as January Transfer Approaches
Arsenal have set their sights on one of Bournemouth’s brightest young assets, with 20-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as a serious target. The France Under-21 forward has impressed enough on the south coast to draw strong interest from the Emirates, but Bournemouth are expected to demand a huge fee to even consider doing business.
The London club’s admiration is clear. The price, far less so.
Real Madrid eye Branthwaite as defensive rebuild looms
In Spain, Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The 24-year-old English centre-back, already on the radar of several Premier League sides, has caught the attention of the Bernabeu hierarchy as they look at options for the next phase of their back line.
Competition from England is likely. Madrid’s interest only raises the stakes.
Chelsea push for Nico Williams
Chelsea are also ready to wade into the market again. The club are keen to explore a £69m deal for Spain winger Nico Williams, 24, currently starring for Athletic Bilbao. His release clause and rapid rise in La Liga have put him firmly in the frame for a Stamford Bridge move as Chelsea continue their aggressive squad rebuild.
Arsenal stance firm on Zubimendi
While Arsenal look to add in attack, they are drawing a hard line in midfield. The club have no intention of selling 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, despite ongoing speculation over his future.
Any suitors will have to wait.
Cavan Sullivan draws fresh interest from Spain
Across Europe, two giants are refusing to look away from one of the game’s most talked-about teenagers. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both made fresh enquiries about 16-year-old American Cavan Sullivan, who is set to join Manchester City from Philadelphia Union when he turns 18.
The deal with City is in place, but the battle for influence around one of the sport’s top prospects is clearly far from quiet.
Liverpool told to trigger £130m clause for Rayan
Liverpool, meanwhile, face a brutal price if they want to land 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Rayan from Bournemouth. The Anfield club have been told they must pay the full £130m release clause to sign him, despite manager Andoni Iraola’s existing relationship with the player from his time as Cherries boss.
No discounts. No favours. Just the clause.
Julian Alvarez weighs future amid transfer noise
Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Julian Alvarez, 26, is considering a major off-pitch change after a summer dominated by transfer talk. With Arsenal and Barcelona among the clubs tracking him, Alvarez is weighing up whether to part ways with his long-term agent.
The next contract he signs, and who guides him into it, could shape the rest of his career.
