Arsenal want Kroupi in January - Tuesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Arsenal are interested in Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as they look to strengthen their attacking options in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old French striker is said to be attracting attention beyond north London, with Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain also mentioned as potential rivals for his signature. The item places Arsenal’s interest in the context of Mikel Arteta’s search for added firepower, while also noting separate links to Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz.

The roundup also says Manchester United have been scouting several Borussia Dortmund players, including forward Serhou Guirassy, midfielder Jobe Bellingham, midfielder Felix Nmecha and defender Daniel Svensson. Elsewhere, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is reported to be open to a move to Real Madrid, and Brighton are said to be monitoring Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin amid competition from Barcelona.

Other reported developments include Sunderland being expected to receive backing for January signings as they try to improve results, and Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner receiving support from his players after a meeting at the club’s training ground. The piece also notes wider interest in Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodriguez and Atletico Madrid’s pursuit of Almeria midfielder Stefan Dzodic. As a gossip roundup, the article compiles multiple transfer links rather than confirming completed deals.