Latest transfer news today: Arsenal eye Bournemouth forward as Jarrad Branthwaite is linked with blockbuster move

With the first international break of the season looming large, many clubs up and down the country will take the time to conduct transfer business ahead of the January window.

As a result, transfer rumours are expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, particularly with some of the Premier League's biggest clubs, such as Man Utd and Liverpool, experiencing slow starts to the season.

Check out the biggest stories from the last 24 hours below.

Arsenal to pursue Junior Kroupi

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi this winter, with Mikel Arteta keen on the 20-year-old.

Kroupi, who has yet to kick a ball this season due to a foot injury, is said to be of high interest to Arsenal, with Football London reporting that the Gunners could make an offer for him in January.

Bournemouth would reportedly demand a fee of at least £80m for the forward, which could put Arsenal off, at least until they see how he fares on his return from injury.

Kroupi scored 13 goals for Bournemouth last season and could be the long-term answer to Arsenal's striker problem.

Real Madrid linked with Jarrad Branthwaite

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, with Los Blancos still short in defence.

According to Goal, Jose Mourinho is pushing the Real Madrid hierarchy to make an £80m bid for the Everton defender, who has previously been heavily linked with Manchester United.

Real Madrid made several defensive signings in the summer, including Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate, but Mourinho still feels his squad is one defender short of perfection.

A move for Branthwaite in January is possible, particularly if Madrid are in serious contention for major honours.

Chelsea keen to keep Estevao

Chelsea reportedly have no intention of selling Estevao this season, amid links between the Brazilian forward and Liverpool.

Reports in England and Brazil in recent days have linked the Reds with a blockbuster £100m move for the 19-year-old, but according to TEAMtalk, the idea of letting Estevao go is a non-starter.

Estevao remains a key part of the club's long-term plans and believe he will get enough playing time this season, despite the signings of Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.

Liverpool are reportedly keen on pursuing the player and could make a move next summer if he fails to establish himself as a regular in Xabi Alonso's system.