Arsenal want Kroupi in January - Tuesday's gossip

Premier League champions Arsenal want to boost their striking options with Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, Manchester United scout Borussia Dortmund quartet, while Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is keen on a move to Real Madrid.

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. (Mirror), external

Juventus' Turkish winger Kenan Yildiz, 21, is also of interest to Arsenal but Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is focused on strengthening his striking options. (Mirror), external

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), external

Brighton's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 24, would jump at the chance to join Real Madrid. (Football Insider), external

Brighton are also keeping an eye on young Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin, though the Portuguese 18-year-old is also attracting interest from Barcelona. (Record via Sport Witness), external

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 - subscription required), external

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. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Several Premier League clubs are monitoring Celta Vigo's Spanish defender Javi Rodriguez, 23. (Teamtalk), external

Atletico Madrid are looking to sign Almeria's young Serbian midfielder Stefan Dzodic, 21, to strengthen their squad for next season. (Marca - in Spanish), external