Latest transfer news today: Inside Man Utd’s Dortmund scouting trip as Arsenal plot January striker move

As some of the Premier League's biggest clubs prepare for their latest European assignments, work continues behind the scenes ahead of the January transfer window.

With recruitment plans taking shape and fresh speculation emerging across the continent, Football Whispers takes a look at the biggest rumours, updates and talking points dominating today's back pages.

Arsenal ready to launch January move for Eli Junior Kroupi

Arsenal are weighing up a January move for AFC Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options.

According to the Mirror's John Cross, the Gunners have identified the 20-year-old as a priority target, although the Cherries are reluctant to sanction a mid-season sale.

Kroupi is attracting interest from across Europe, with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and German heavyweights Bayern Munich also monitoring his situation ahead of the winter window.

Arsenal remain keen to add greater depth and versatility in attack, with Arteta eager to bolster his squad as the club competes for both Premier League and Champions League honours.

Man Utd scout Borussia Dortmund quartet

Manchester United were in attendance for Borussia Dortmund's clash with Bayern Munich as they continued to assess several transfer targets.

The Red Devils used the scouting trip to monitor striker Serhou Guirassy, midfielders Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha, and left-back Daniel Svensson, as per reports.

Guirassy remains a player of interest as United evaluate long-term centre-forward options, while Svensson is being considered as a potential solution to the club's left-back issues.

Any moves are likely to prove difficult, however, with Dortmund expected to demand substantial fees for several of their standout performers.

Spurs set huge Pedro Porro asking price

Tottenham Hotspur are facing renewed interest in Pedro Porro, with Barcelona continuing to view the Spain international as a top target in 2027.

Reports from Spain suggest the Catalan giants have already made contact regarding the 27-year-old, who recently admitted he would like to return to Spain at some stage in his career.

Porro signed a new Spurs contract until 2031 earlier this year, placing the north Londoners in a strong negotiating position ahead of any future approaches.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both said to be admirers, although Tottenham's reported £70m valuation is currently viewed as ‘prohibitive'.