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Arsenal ready to cash in on Trossard

Per journalist Charles Watts, Arsenal are prepared to sell one of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to raise funds for a new signing in the summer.

In his Daily Briefing column for Caughtoffside, Watts wrote: "It wouldn't surprise me if we see one big sale at Arsenal this summer. There will be plenty of departures, but by 'big sale' I mean one of the established first-team players who have been key under Mikel Arteta over the past two seasons. It's been suggested that one of Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli could be let go to help boost the summer funds and I would say Trossard would be the more likely of the two, should a good offer arrive."

Agent sheds light on Palmer's transfer to Chelsea from Man City

Cole Palmer has proved to be a bargain buy for Chelsea, and the agent involved has shed some light on the deal done with Man City. Signing Palmer certainly looks an astute piece of business by Chelsea and Frank Trimboli, who brokered the deal, says the Blues knew exactly what they were buying.

Speaking to the Daily Mail: "Manchester City understood the value of the player. They had a lot of other players who they thought at the time were more ready than Cole to be playing. They knew that potentially his future value was going to be high. Given the amount of football Cole had played, it was still a high number. There were people at Chelsea who had previously worked at Manchester City so they knew what they were buying. Credit to Chelsea because they were the ones who put the money on the table. Twelve months after that, that £40m looks like money very well spent."

Liverpool tried to sign Kvaratskhelia before his move to PSG

Per Sky Italia, Liverpool reportedly submitted a €100 million (£83m/$104m) bid to sign Napoli star Kvaratskhelia months before the player completed a move to the French capital. The Reds did not intend to sign the Georgian winger immediately and were ready to let him play for Napoli in the 2024/25 campaign. They had planned to bring the player to Anfield in the summer of 2025.

Schalke want Madrid legend to become new head coach

According to a report from Sport BILD (h/t Get Germany Football News), Schalke are set to offer Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez the head coach position as the German outfit aim to make a return to the Bundesliga.

Revealed: Madrid's Bundesliga plan for Endrick & Arda Guler

According to Sport BILD (h/t Get Germany Football News), Real Madrid plan to loan out youngsters Arda Guler and Endrick to Bundesliga clubs, ensuring they receive consistent playing time. This move is intended to accelerate their development and help them improve significantly.

Pogba shares another cryptic update on future

Paul Pogba has shared another cryptic update, with the former Manchester United star now into the final week of his current doping ban. The Frenchman posted an update on social media, ahead of the end of his ban, but his words offer few clues on his next move.

Bayern rocked as PSG offer Kimmich huge contract

Per Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Paris Saint-Germain have made Joshua Kimmich a contract offer just hours ahead of Bayern Munich's crunch Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern chief opens up on Tel's transfer to Tottenham

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has opened up on sending Mathys Tel on loan to Tottenham in the January transfer window.

Speaking to BILD, Eberl said: "The situation with us developed differently than expected. Sometimes you have to make such tough decisions because a development has stagnated and it's not a good fit for either side."

Bayern planning to sign new Kane backup after Tel's loan to Spurs

Bayern Munich are already planning to sign a new Harry Kane backup after taking the "tough decision" to send Mathys Tel on loan to Tottenham.

Everton set to open contract talks with Branthwaite

Everton are preparing to negotiate a new contract with defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they aim to secure his long-term future at the club, according to Football Insider.

Branthwaite, 22, has attracted the attention of major clubs, with Real Madrid and Manchester United reportedly monitoring his situation. Everton remain committed to keeping him at Goodison Park and are keen to reach an agreement that will fend off interest from rival clubs.