Real Madrid forward Endrick has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal ahead of the January window, as reported by BBC Sport citing various media outlets. Meanwhile, Liverpool have no immediate plans to sell right-back Jeremie Frimpong, and several clubs are monitoring Croatian striker Dion Beljo.
Premier League Transfer Targets
Arsenal are considering a January approach for 20-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick, taking advantage of sporting director Andrea Berta’s connections with the player’s agency, according to Talksport. However, AS reports that the Gunners face competition from Roma and Sporting, who both want to secure a loan deal until the end of the season, with the player still hoping to succeed at Real Madrid.
The Independent reports that Arsenal are also evaluating alternative winger options, including Atletico Madrid’s 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Alex Baena, RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa, and Bournemouth’s 20-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United have included Brentford’s 25-year-old Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins and Fulham’s 26-year-old Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey on their shortlist of potential January reinforcements.
Teamtalk notes that a wide group of clubs including Newcastle United, Sunderland, and Leeds United have joined Manchester United, Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton in tracking Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia striker Dion Beljo, 24.
Calciomercato reports that Everton could make a surprise move for Napoli’s 35-year-old Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, the former Manchester City player. Additionally, Football Insider states that Chelsea are open to loaning out 22-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens in January, with multiple Premier League sides showing interest.
Contract Updates and Other Moves
Teamtalk reports that Liverpool’s 25-year-old Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong will stay at Anfield for the remainder of the season, dismissing rumours linking him to the Saudi Pro League. Football Insider adds that while Saudi club Al-Hilal hold an interest in Frimpong, Liverpool will only entertain significant bids next summer rather than in January.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Aston Villa are close to securing new contracts for Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen, 24, Argentine winger Emiliano Buendia, 29, Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, 25, and English midfielder Ross Barkley, 32.
The I reports that Newcastle United will not pursue a reunion with 30-year-old English striker Ivan Toney of Al-Ahli, despite his previous spell at the club from 2015 to 2018 and his ties to current Magpies manager Matthias Jaissle at the Saudi club.
Newcastle and Leeds are also monitoring Coventry’s 25-year-old English midfielder Jack Rudoni, according to Teamtalk. Meanwhile, 4-4-2.ch states that Fulham and Coventry are competing to sign Real Betis’ 26-year-old Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme.
Corriere dello Sport reports that 36-year-old former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is expected to leave Fiorentina when his contract expires next year.
