Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly preparing to push for a departure from Arsenal in the January transfer window, with the 28-year-old Sweden forward frustrated by a lack of playing time at the club.

Liverpool are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 26, as a fallback option should they fail to land their primary midfield target, Alex Scott, 23, from Bournemouth.

Chelsea make ambitious Barcelona moves

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is targeting two Barcelona players to bolster his squad depth in January — French defender Jules Kounde, 27, and Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29, according to reports.

Chelsea are also reportedly keeping tabs on 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund and USA winger Mathis Albert, who has managed just one senior appearance for the German club so far this season.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to be in advanced talks to sign Moroccan winger Gessime Yassine, 20, from Strasbourg.

AC Milan and the race for Rabiot

AC Milan are understood to be preparing a new contract offer for French midfielder Adrien Rabiot that would keep the 31-year-old at the club until 2030, rewarding his strong start to the season.

Transfer news in brief

AS Roma and Brazil defender Wesley, 23, has drawn interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle, with all three clubs reportedly tracking the young centre-back.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both distanced themselves from any move for Sporting and Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo, 26, ruling out a pursuit of the player.

IFK Goteborg's 17-year-old Swedish midfielder Oliver Mansson has attracted attention from both Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports.

Former Brighton defender Solly March, 32, is set to drop into the Championship after agreeing to join Charlton on a free transfer. March has been without a club since Brighton released him in July.