Premier League Transfer Gossip: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool Moves

Premier League gossip rarely sleeps, and Friday’s batch of stories offers a familiar mix of big names, big numbers and a few uneasy boardrooms.

Arsenal eye wide reinforcements

Arsenal’s January planning is already under way, with Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade both understood to be on their attacking shortlist. The London club want extra thrust out wide when the window opens and see the pair as potential options to freshen Mikel Arteta’s front line.

Carrick backed despite United slump

At Manchester United, the pressure is rising but the hierarchy are holding their nerve. Michael Carrick, under scrutiny after a poor start to the season, still retains the backing of the club’s bosses. For now, the message from above is stability, not upheaval.

Palmer pushing back into England picture

Cole Palmer’s sharp start to the campaign with Chelsea is set to be rewarded. The forward is expected to force his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, his club form putting him firmly back in the international frame.

Mac Allister contract noise shut down

Around Anfield, talk of Alexis Mac Allister angling for the exit has been firmly knocked back. The Liverpool midfielder’s father has denied speculation that his son wants to quit the club amid a stall in contract talks, insisting there is no push from the player to move on.

Chelsea line up big move for Nico Williams

Chelsea’s recruitment drive shows no sign of slowing. The club want to explore a £69m move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, with the 22-year-old high on their list as they look to add more pace and directness to their attack.

Liverpool face huge fee for Bournemouth star

Liverpool, meanwhile, have been warned it will take a huge outlay to land one of the Premier League’s breakout wide men. Bournemouth are said to want £130m for winger Rayan, despite Andoni Iraola’s strong relationship with the club. Any move would demand one of the biggest fees in Liverpool’s history.

Hibs turn to Evans

North of the border, Hibernian’s search for a new manager has an early front-runner. Steve Evans has emerged as the leading candidate to take over, with the club weighing up his track record against the scale of the rebuild required at Easter Road.

Rangers line up Penrice deal

Rangers are already thinking ahead to permanent business. The Ibrox club have an option in place with AEK Athens to sign James Penrice on a full-time basis for a fee of less than £1m, a deal that would offer low-cost depth if they choose to trigger it.

The rumours are loud, the numbers are huge, and January is getting closer.