Latest transfer news today: Liverpool consider shock 2027 reunion as Arsenal scout £85m wonderkid

The latest Premier League fixtures may be drawing to a close until next weekend, but the talking points keep coming.

As top-flight clubs reflect on another eventful weekend and begin planning for the months ahead, speculation continues to grow over potential arrivals and departures.

Football Whispers takes a look at the biggest stories making today's headlines.

Liverpool consider shock Trent Alexander-Arnold return

Liverpool are monitoring the situation of former defender Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty grows over his role at Real Madrid ahead of the January transfer window.

Stunning new reports now claim the England international is becoming frustrated by limited playing time at the Bernabeu, having struggled to nail down a regular starting place since his arrival.

Liverpool are among several clubs keeping tabs on developments, alongside Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid could consider offers if his situation does not improve.

However, any deal would be complicated by the significant salary package Alexander-Arnold agreed when he joined the Spanish giants.

Arsenal keeping tabs on Xavi Espart

Arsenal are tracking Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart as they assess defensive targets ahead of the January transfer window.

The 19-year-old defender has been extensively scouted by the Gunners, while Tottenham, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are also monitoring his progress, per reports.

Espart only recently signed a new contract until 2030, and Barcelona inserted a release clause worth more than €100m (£85m) to protect one of their brightest academy prospects.

Despite that stance, the Catalan club could reportedly consider offers in the region of €50m (£42m) plus bonuses for the highly-rated teenager.

Newcastle tracking David Otorbi

Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in Valencia prospect David Otorbi after sending scouts to watch him in action against Racing Santander.

Reports in Spain suggest Magpies representatives were left impressed by the winger's display, which included his first senior goal for Valencia and a key contribution in the build-up to another major chance.

The 18-year-old has emerged as one of the standout products from Valencia's academy and has attracted attention from leading clubs across Europe.

Otorbi signed a new contract with Los Che earlier this year until 2028, with Valencia also holding an option to extend the agreement by a further three years.