THE FUSE

Real Madrid forward Endrick is on Arsenal's radar, Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong is not headed for the Anfield exit door, Newcastle and Sunderland among the clubs interested in Croatian striker Dion Beljo.

Arsenal are eyeing a potential January move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, utilising Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta's existing relationship with the agency who look after the 20-year-old Brazilian. (Talksport)

The Gunners face competition from Roma and Sporting for Endrick, who are both keen to take him on loan until the end of the season with the player not yet ready to give up on his Real Madrid career. (AS - in Spanish)

Manchester United have added Brentford's Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins, 25, and Fulham's Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey, 26, to their list of possible January targets. (Mail - subscription required)

Arsenal are also looking at Atletico Madrid's Spain midfielder Alex Baena, 25, RB Leipzig and Norway winger Antonio Nusa, 21, and Bournemouth's French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, as potential winger signings too. (Independent)

Liverpool's Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong will remain at Anfield for the rest of the season, with speculation linking the 25-year-old to the Saudi Pro-League wide of the mark. (Teamtalk)

Frimpong is of interest to Saudi club Al-Hilal but Liverpool will only consider a big offer for him next summer and not in January. (Football Insider)

Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen, 24, Argentine winger Emiliano Buendia, 29, Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, 25, and English midfielder Ross Barkley, 32, are all set to sign new contracts with Aston Villa in the near future. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Newcastle will not pursue a move to sign Al-Ahl's 30-year-old English striker Ivan Toney, even though he previously played for them from 2015-18 and for current Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle at the Saudi club. (The I - subscription required)

Newcastle, Sunderland and Leeds have joined Manchester United, Brighton, Tottenham and Everton in keeping tabs on Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia striker Dion Beljo, 24. (Teamtalk)

Chelsea will consider letting English winger Jamie Gittens head out on loan in January with several Premier League clubs interested in the 22-year-old. (Football Insider)

Everton could launch a shock bid for Napoli's 35-year-old former Manchester City midfielder and Belgium international Kevin de Bruyne. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Newcastle and Leeds have been keeping a close eye on Coventry's 25-year-old English midfielder Jack Rudoni. (Teamtalk)

Fulham and Coventry are both vying to sign Real Betis' Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme, 26. (4-4-2.ch - in German)

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 36, is set to be released by Fiorentina when the Spaniard's contract expires next year. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)