Arsenal want to sign Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi in January but face competition from Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain for the 20-year-old Frenchman. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus' Turkish winger Kenan Yildiz, 21, is also of interest to Arsenal but Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is focused on strengthening his striking options. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have scouted Borussia Dortmund's Guinea forward Serhou Guirassy, 30, English midfielder Jobe Bellingham, 21, German midfielder Felix Nmecha, 26, and Swedish defender Daniel Svensson, 24. (Teamtalk)
Brighton's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 24, would jump at the chance to join Real Madrid. (Football Insider)
Brighton are also keeping an eye on young Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin, though the Portuguese 18-year-old is also attracting interest from Barcelona. (Sport Witness)
Sunderland will give manager Regis le Bris the funds to make signings in the January transfer window to turn around the club's fortunes. (The I)
Several Premier League clubs are monitoring Celta Vigo's Spanish defender Javi Rodriguez, 23. (Teamtalk)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after their disappointing start to the Championship season. The 52-year-old has been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League last season. (BBC Sports)
Under-pressure Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has received the backing of his players following a meeting with them at the club's training ground. (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland manager Regis le Bris is set to be given more time to turn things around despite his side's poor start to the Premier League season. (BBC Sports)
OTHER STUFF
Gateshead are reportedly facing liquidation, with the National League side given a Wednesday deadline before formal demands are made on them. (Sun)
Cambridge United have unveiled plans to build a new stadium at the site of an airport. (Sun)
Kevin Keegan's iconic 1977 European Super Cup shirt has been sold at auction for a jaw-dropping £84,500. (Sun)