Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal prepare striker move; Chelsea boost; Kane; Balde to Man Utd twist; Liverpool latest

Multiple Premier League clubs tracking Barcelona's Kounde and other targets as January window approaches; Arsenal eye Inter's Esposito, Chelsea lead race for Scott.

A roundup of transfer activity across the Premier League's top six as clubs prepare for the January window. Arsenal are monitoring Inter Milan youngster Pio Esposito alongside Antonio Nusa and Kenan Yildiz, while Erling Haaland is believed to prefer a LaLiga move if he leaves Manchester City. Chelsea are leading the pursuit of Alex Scott but face Real Madrid competition, and have received a boost in their interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde—who is also being tracked by Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. Barcelona are reportedly willing to listen to significant offers for the 27-year-old France international. Liverpool are rumoured to be plotting a move for Alejandro Balde, while Manchester United's JJ Gabriel wants to leave despite becoming scholarship-eligible. Tottenham are considering Julian Alvarez and Endrick as alternatives to a Troy Parrott return.