Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Bayern Munich’s 29‑year‑old centre‑back Kim Min‑Jae as a potential January signing, according to Bild reporter Christian Falk. The move would aim to shore up the Gunners’ backline after the injury to Piero Hincapié. While the South Korean international could be offered a new contract to stay in Bavaria, the club’s interest suggests a willingness to bring him to the Emirates should the transfer window open.
In other Premier League news, Liverpool are said to be in the lead to secure AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, the Daily Mail reports. The 23‑year‑old, who is valued at around £100 million, has attracted attention from several top clubs, including Chelsea. However, Scott is currently sidelined after sustaining an injury on his full England debut, which may complicate the Reds’ plans. If the deal falls through, Liverpool have reportedly compiled scouting reports on Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Roma’s Manu Koné, according to TEAMtalk. Camara, priced at €55 million, is also being pursued by Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion, while Koné has links to Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Meanwhile, USMNT prospect Mathis Albert is reportedly considering a move away from Borussia Dortmund to secure regular first‑team minutes, Sky Sports Deutschland reports. The 17‑year‑old winger has made only one appearance for Dortmund in the German Cup this season and had previously attracted interest from Paris Saint‑Germain in 2025, as well as Manchester City and Chelsea, who were reportedly willing to pay around €20 million for him.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly demanding a £75 million fee for right‑back Pedro Porro if Barcelona or Real Madrid come in, according to TEAMtalk. The 27‑year‑old signed a five‑year contract extension in the summer, strengthening the club’s position as they look to keep him beyond 2027.
Other transfer chatter includes former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard being linked with a managerial role at Wrexham, while free‑agent Jadon Sancho is weighing a contract offer from LaLiga side Getafe. Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has agreed a new deal amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, and Tottenham are prioritising a striker in January, with Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis, Espanyol’s Roberto Fernández, Real Madrid’s Endrick, Freiburg’s Igor Matanović and Crystal Palace’s Jean‑Philippe Mateta on their shortlist.
In the wider European market, AC Milan are interested in a loan move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, though his manager José Mourinho could block a mid‑season exit. Everton have added Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul and Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo to their January shortlist, while Premier League clubs are monitoring 22‑year‑old Sporting CP midfielder Issa Doumbia. Roma are keeping an eye on 18‑year‑old Stuttgart centre‑back Gabriel Zarrella, and Premier League scouts watched Sturm Graz’s 19‑year‑old attacking midfielder Jacob‑Peter Hödl during a Champions League defeat to Bournemouth.