🚨 Brazil U17 talent Eduardo Pape is being monitored by major European clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Newcastle. The Cruzeiro prospect recently signed a new deal until January 2029. His international release clause stands at €100m. [Source: Reports]

🚨 Arsenal have made inquiries about Monza striker Gustavo Varela. The Portuguese forward is currently valued around €15m, though the price could rise. Multiple offers are expected for him in January as Monza weigh up whether to sell. [Source: CalcioMercato]

🚨 Club Brugge have no plans to sell Nicolo Tresoldi in January, despite interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United. An agreement is in place for the striker to finish the season before a significant transfer is expected next summer. [Source: Het Nieuwsblad]

🚨 Real Madrid are still looking to strengthen their attack and have shown interest in Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka. The Spanish giants are monitoring the England international as they continue their search for reinforcements up front. [Source: fussball-news]

🚨 Nico Williams has confirmed he has no intention of leaving Athletic Club, despite strong interest from Arsenal and others. The winger said he turned down Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG and several clubs because he wants to stay at San Mames. [Source: Nico Williams]

🚨Arsenal and PSG have been informed that Julian Alvarez will not leave Atletico Madrid in January. The Gunners monitored him closely in the summer and held talks, but Atletico has now confirmed the forward will stay for the rest of the season. [Source: TEAMtalk]

🚨 AC Milan and Arsenal are among the main clubs interested in Club Brugge’s 22-year-old striker Nicolo Tresoldi. Chelsea and Manchester City also in the race — both clubs sent officials to watch him this weekend. [Source: Reports]

🚨 Arsenal preparing to open talks with David Raya over a new long-term contract. The Spanish goalkeeper is the undisputed No.1 under Arteta, with discussions expected on extending beyond 2028. Real Madrid have previously been linked. [Source: Football Insider]

🚨 Premier League champions Arsenal have been approached over Trent Alexander-Arnold. Both Arsenal and Liverpool are looking for right-backs as intermediaries explore options for the Real Madrid defender. [Source: Graeme Bailey]

🚨 Chelsea are threatening Real Madrid’s pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, reports El Nacional. Madrid keen, but the Blues now in the race as the midfielder struggles for minutes under Arteta. [Source: El Nacional]

Real Madrid are outplaying Barcelona. 1-0 Mbappé. Barcelona can’t even compete right now. This is embarrassing.

Arsenal 2-0 Everton and we’re level with City. Konsa and Gabriel scored while they dropped points. Everton came to the Emirates and offered absolutely nothing. City are already feeling the heat from the Champions.

Chelsea lost at home to Tottenham. Own goal and a red card. Couldn’t even beat Spurs at Stamford Bridge. Embarrassing.

FT: Arsenal 2-0 Everton. Konsa and Gabriel both score. Clean sheet, three points, level with City. Everton offered nothing. This is what happens when you come to the Emirates and sit deep.

Only TWO defenders have 3+ assists in the Premier League this season: Ben White and Joško Gvardiol. White is quietly putting up elite numbers while half the league still sleeps on him.

HT: Arsenal 1-0 Everton. Konsa scores the first set-piece goal of the season. Should be more. Everton have offered nothing.

If it was Arsenal, Aston Villa would be playing the nastiest low block right now. Their approach changes depending on who they’re facing.