Football gossip watch: Endrick, Baena, Nusa, Kroupi, Frimpong, Buendia, Onana, Barkley, Maatsen, Toney, Rudoni and De Bruyne
Reported by BBC Sport ·
Arsenal weigh attacking options
Arsenal are among the clubs tracking Endrick, the Real Madrid forward. Roma and Sporting are also keen to take him on loan until the season ends.
Frimpong and Toney decisions
Saudi club Al-Hilal are interested in Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool would consider a substantial offer next summer, but not during the January window.
Other clubs track players
Chelsea may allow winger Jamie Gittens to leave on loan in January. Several Premier League clubs are interested in the 22-year-old.
De Gea set for departure
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is expected to leave Fiorentina when his contract expires next year. The Spaniard is 36.
Key points
- Arsenal are considering Endrick, Alex Baena, Antonio Nusa and Eli Junior Kroupi.
- Roma and Sporting are seeking a loan move for Endrick, who remains committed to his Real Madrid career.
- Liverpool will not consider selling Jeremie Frimpong in January, despite Al-Hilal’s interest.
- Newcastle will not pursue Ivan Toney, while Newcastle and Leeds are watching Jack Rudoni.