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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid tracking Arsenal's Calafiori

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is on the radar of Real Madrid, while Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are exploring a January move for AFC Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has impressed since his move to London. Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images

- Real Madrid are monitoring Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori as a primary target to strengthen their left back position, according to TEAMtalk. Los Blancos have already made initial inquiries ahead of a potential summer 2027 move, though any approach would require a substantial transfer fee to convince the Gunners to let him go.

- Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are exploring a January move for AFC Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi, reports The Mirror. The Cherries are reluctant to part ways with the 20-year-old mid-season, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is also eyeing Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as he seeks attacking reinforcements.

- Manchester United scouted Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy during Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich, TEAMtalk reports. The 30-year-old scored his eighth goal of the season in the 2-2 draw, with United also keeping tabs on his Dortmund teammates Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Daniel Svensson.

- Barcelona are eyeing Estoril defender Jordan Arnolin alongside Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Record. The 18-year-old Portuguese youth international has attracted attention from top clubs due to his defensive versatility and ability to operate in midfield.

- Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is widely expected to leave Selhurst Park next summer, Football Insider reports. Despite the Eagles resisting interest in the previous window, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United continue to track the 22-year-old as he approaches the final two years of his contract. But a deal is expected to cost around £80 million.

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Other rumors

- Barcelona have no plans to let midfielder Gavi leave, with head coach Hansi Flick viewing the 22-year-old as an important part of his long-term plans despite his limited starts this season. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Liverpool are looking to open contract extension talks with 35-year-old defender Virgil van Dijk before his deal expires next June. (TEAMtalk)

- Chelsea and Manchester United hold interest in Como defender Jacobo Ramón, though Real Madrid have a clause in his contract which allows them bring him back to the Bernabéu. (Football Insider)

- Paris Saint-Germain could challenge Manchester United for the signature of Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. (TEAMtalk)

- Benfica have entered the race to sign Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

- Manchester United are pushing to secure the signing of VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Dennis Seimen. (Ekrem Konur)

- RB Leipzig could consider letting winger Johan Bakayoko leave in January for an offer worth €12 million. (Philipp Hinze)

- Lazio are closing in on a new contract extension for winger Gustav Isaksen through the summer of 2031. (Nicolò Schira)

- Atlético Madrid have initiated moves to sign Almería midfielder Stefan Džodić. (Marca)

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