Football gossip: Junior Kroupi, Branthwaite, Williams, Zubimendi, Rayan, Alvarez
European football clubs are actively scouting talent and managing transfer rumors, with Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Chelsea linked to various young players. The report details potential high-value moves for stars like Jarrad Branthwaite and Nico Williams.
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Previous image Next image Slide 1 of 6 , Star sports section , Star sports section End of image gallery Published 17 September 2026 Arsenal are eyeing Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, Real Madrid are considering a move for Everton 's Jarrad Branthwaite, and Chelsea are interested in Nico Williams.
Arsenal are extremely keen on a move for Bournemouth and France Under-21s forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, but the Cherries would expect a huge fee. (Football London) , external
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