Arsenal are looking hard at a Bournemouth forward, Real Madrid have an Everton centre-back on their list and Chelsea have put a number on a Spain winger. Here is what Friday's papers and the transfer sites are carrying.
Arsenal want Kroupi, Bournemouth will not make it cheap
Arsenal are said to be extremely keen on Eli Junior Kroupi, the 20-year-old France Under-21 forward who has been at Bournemouth since last season. The Cherries would want a very large fee, which is the part of the story that matters. Bournemouth have spent the past few summers setting prices rather than accepting them, and with European football now at the Vitality they have less reason than ever to sell cheaply. (Football London)
The same club is at the centre of another link. Liverpool are told they will have to pay the full £130m release clause for Rayan, the 20-year-old Brazilian, and that Andoni Iraola's relationship with the player from his time as Bournemouth manager buys him no discount at all. (ESPN Brazil via Caught Offside)
Real Madrid weighing up Branthwaite
Real Madrid are considering a move for Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton's 24-year-old England defender. Several Premier League clubs are watching the same situation, so this one is unlikely to stay quiet. (Goal)
Madrid are also among the clubs making fresh enquiries about Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old American who is contracted to join Manchester City from Philadelphia Union when he turns 18. Barcelona have asked as well. City's position on that has not changed. (Teamtalk)
Chelsea put £69m on Nico Williams
Chelsea are keen to explore a £69m deal for Nico Williams, the 24-year-old Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger. Williams has been linked away from Bilbao almost every window for three years and has stayed every time, which is worth remembering before anyone gets excited. (Fichajes)
The rest of Friday's talk
Arsenal have no intention of selling Martin Zubimendi in January. The 27-year-old Spain midfielder has been the subject of speculation but the club's answer is a flat no. (Football Insider)
Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward, is considering parting company with his long-term agent after a summer in which his name was attached to Arsenal and Barcelona repeatedly. (Mundo Deportivo)
And Everton are not expected to pursue Richarlison. The 29-year-old Tottenham and Brazil forward was linked with a return to Goodison over the summer, but the interest appears to have cooled. (Football Insider)
Transfer context: Eli Junior Kroupi is 20 and plays for Bournemouth and France Under-21s. Jarrad Branthwaite, 24, is under contract at Everton. Nico Williams, 24, remains an Athletic Bilbao player. Rayan, 20, has a £130m release clause at Bournemouth. All items are press speculation and none of these deals has been agreed.
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