Arsenal Target Eli Junior Kroupi as Transfer Market Heats Up

Arsenal have set their sights on one of Bournemouth’s brightest prospects, with 20-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as a major target.

The France Under-21 international has impressed enough on the south coast to draw serious interest from the Emirates, and reports suggest Arsenal are “extremely keen” on a deal. Bournemouth, though, are in a strong position and are expected to demand a huge fee to even consider doing business.

While Arsenal look to the future in attack, they are drawing a firm line in midfield. The club have no intention of selling 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, shutting down any talk of a mid-season exit.

Madrid eye Branthwaite, Chelsea line up Williams

In Spain, Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The 24-year-old English centre-back has already attracted attention from several Premier League clubs, and now the European giants have joined the queue as they look to reinforce their back line.

Chelsea, never far from a big-money move, are keen on Spain winger Nico Williams. The 24-year-old Athletic Bilbao star is being lined up for a potential £69m deal as the London club explore ways to inject more pace and direct threat into their wide areas.

Battle for Cavan Sullivan, Liverpool face Rayan clause

Two Spanish giants are also looking further ahead. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both made fresh enquiries about American teenager Cavan Sullivan. The 16-year-old, currently at Philadelphia Union, is set to join Manchester City when he turns 18, but that has not stopped the heavyweights from checking in on one of the most talked-about young talents in the game.

Liverpool, meanwhile, know exactly what it will take to land another rising star. To sign 20-year-old Brazilian Rayan from Bournemouth, the club would have to pay his full £130m release clause. Manager Andoni Iraola’s past relationship with the midfielder from his time at the Cherries offers no discount and no shortcuts.

Álvarez weighs future amid transfer noise

Away from the clubs, one high-profile name is reassessing his own situation. Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Julian Alvarez, 26, is considering parting ways with his long-term agent after a summer dominated by transfer speculation.

With Arsenal and Barcelona among the clubs monitoring him, his next off-pitch move could shape one of the next windows.