18th September TRANSFERS AND RUMOURS

Arsenal are extremely keen on a move for Bournemouth and France Under-21s forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, but the Cherries would expect a huge fee.

Football London - 18th September

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Everton's 24-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is also on the radar of several Premier League clubs.

Goal - 18th September

Chelsea are keen to explore a £69m deal for Spain and Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, 24.

Fichajes - in Spanish - 18th September

Arsenal have no intention of selling 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January.

Football Insider - 18th September

Real Madrid and Barcelona have made fresh enquiries about American teenager Cavan Sullivan, 16, who is set to move to Manchester City from Philadelphia Union when he turns 18.

Teamtalk - 18th September

Liverpool will have to pay the full £130m release clause to buy 20-year-old Brazilian Rayan from Bournemouth despite manager Andoni Iraola's relationship with the midfielder from his time as Cherries boss.

ESPN Brazil via Caught Offside - 18th September

Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Julian Alvarez, 26, who counts Arsenal and Barcelona among his suitors, is considering leaving his long-term agent after a summer of transfer speculation.

Mundo Deportivo - 18th September

Everton are unlikely to pursue Tottenham and Brazil forward Richarlison despite the 29-year-old being linked with a return to the Toffees over the summer.

Football Insider - 18th September