Junior Kroupi on Arsenal radar - Friday's gossip

Arsenal are pursuing Bournemouth's 20-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, according to Football London. The club would expect a significant fee for the player. Real Madrid are also interested in Everton's 24-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite, with other Premier League clubs showing interest in him as well, as reported by Goal.

Chelsea is set to make a £69million bid for Athletic Bilbao's winger Nico Williams, 24, according to Fichajes. Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, is not on Arsenal's selling list for January. Real Madrid and Barcelona have recently re-evaluated their interest in 16-year-old American soccer prodigy Cavan Sullivan, who is expected to transfer from Philadelphia Union to Manchester City upon reaching age 18, as per Teamtalk.

Liverpool will have to meet the full £130m release fee to sign 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Rayan from Bournemouth, despite manager Andoni Iraola's previous relationship with the player, as stated by ESPN Brazil on Caught Offside. Argentine midfielder Julian Alvarez, 26, is considering ending his long-term agent relationship as he considers a move away from Atletico Madrid, who are among several clubs eyeing him, according to Mundo Deportivo.