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Arsenal want Kroupi in January - Tuesday's gossip

Arsenal want to boost their striking options with Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, Manchester United scout Borussia Dortmund quartet, plus more.

Key points

  • Arsenal want Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in January but face competition from Bayern Munich and PSG.
  • Manchester United have scouted four Borussia Dortmund players, including Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham.
  • Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen would reportedly welcome a move to Real Madrid.

Arsenal are targeting Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi in the January transfer window, according to the Mirror. The 20-year-old Frenchman is also wanted by Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain, the report says.

The gossip round-up also links Manchester United with four Borussia Dortmund players and says Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is keen on a move to Real Madrid.

Arsenal eye striking options

Arsenal are said to be interested in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, 21, but manager Mikel Arteta is focused on strengthening his striking options, the Mirror reports.

Sunderland will give manager Regis le Bris funds for January signings to turn around the club's fortunes, according to The I.

United and Brighton links

Manchester United have scouted Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, 30, Jobe Bellingham, 21, Felix Nmecha, 26, and Daniel Svensson, 24, per Teamtalk.

Brighton are watching Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin, 18, who is also attracting interest from Barcelona, according to Record via Sport Witness.

Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has received his players' backing after a meeting at the training ground, the Telegraph reports.

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