Arsenal are targeting Eli Junior Kroupi and Kevin Schade ahead of the January transfer window, according to *football.london*.

Michael Carrick retains the backing of Manchester United bosses despite a poor start, per *The Sun*. Cole Palmer is set to return to Thomas Tuchel's England squad after a strong start with Chelsea, also via *The Sun*. Alexis Mac Allister's father has denied speculation the Liverpool midfielder wants to quit amid a contract impasse (*The Mirror*).

Chelsea want to explore a £69m deal for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams (*Fichajes*). Liverpool must pay £130m for Bournemouth winger Rayan despite Andoni Iraola's relationship with the Cherries (*ESPN Brazil*).

In Scottish football, Steve Evans is the early front-runner for Hibernian (*The Scottish Sun*). Rangers have an option with AEK Athens to sign James Penrice permanently for under £1m (*The Daily Record*).

AC Milan are holding crisis talks over Ruben Amorim's future as head coach after losing to Benfica (*The Mirror*).