Junior Kroupi on Arsenal radar - Friday's gossip

Arsenal are eyeing Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, Real Madrid are considering a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, and Chelsea are interested in Nico Williams.

Arsenal are extremely keen on a move forBournemouthand France Under-21s forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, but the Cherries would expect a huge fee. (Football London), external

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), external

Chelseaare keen to explore a £69m deal for Spain and Athletic Bilbao wingerNico Williams, 24. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenalhave no intention of selling 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January. (Football Insider), external

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), external

Liverpoolwill have to pay the full £130m release clause to buy 20-year-old Brazilian Rayan fromBournemouthdespite manager Andoni Iraola's relationship with the midfielder from his time as Cherries boss.(ESPN Brazil via Caught Offside), external

Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Julian Alvarez, 26, who countsArsenaland Barcelona among his suitors, is considering leaving his long-term agent after a summer of transfer speculation. (Mundo Deportivo), external

Evertonare unlikely to pursue Tottenhamand Brazil forward Richarlison despite the 29-year-old being linked with a return to the Toffees over the summer. (Football Insider), external