ARSENAL EYE SHOCK DAVID LUIZ BID

Arsenal are lining up a shock £30 million bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to a report from the Daily Express.

Luiz has made just eight Premier League appearances for the Blues this season, after falling out of favour with manager Antonio Conte.

It is understood that their relationship has not fully healed, and Arsene Wenger is now interested in securing the Brazilian's signature.

Luiz is also reportedly a target for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United, as well as Juventus and Real Madrid.
DE BRUYNE IN LINE FOR NEW MAN CITY DEAL



Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on a new long-term deal at Manchester City, according to the BBC.

The 26-year-old has emerged as one of the best midfielders in world football as Pep Guardiola's side have surged into an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, and City are now keen to recognise his outstanding contribution.

Fellow midfielder Fernandinho is also set to hold talks with the club over a new deal. His current contract expires at the end of the season.



EX-LIVERPOOL TARGET TEIXEIRA PLACED ON TRANSFER LIST

Former Liverpool target Alex Teixeira has been placed on the transfer list by Jiangsu Suning, according to Tuttosport.

Liverpool reportedly made a £25 million bid for the attacking midfielder in 2016, but were unable to woo the now-27-year-old to Anfield.

He instead joined Jiangsu for a £38.4m fee, though head coach Fabio Capello has deemed the expensive acquisition surplus to requirements.



ARTETA LINED UP AS WENGER SUCCESSOR

Mikel Arteta could replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The former Spain international is currently working at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, but is held in high regard by the Gunners.

Wenger's current contract expires in 2019, and Arsenal are working up a shortlist of replacements, with Arteta near the top of the list.



DORTMUND WANT MKHITARYAN BACK

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Man Utd

Borussia Dortmund are continuing to show an interest in bringing Manchester United attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan back to the club, reports The Independent.

Mkhitaryan left Dortmund for Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, but the Armenia international has struggled to make a sustained impact under Jose Mourinho.

The United boss has not ruled out selling players in January, amid reports he will let Mkhitaryan go, while any return to the Bundesliga could help Mourinho in his pursuit of Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl.



MAN UTD TO MAKE £60M SANDRO BID

Alex Sandro Juventus

Manchester United are set to launch a £60 million bid for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro in January, according to the Daily Mirror.

United boss Jose Mourinho has been a keen admirer of the Brazil international for some time as he looks to improve his backline at Old Trafford.

And though Juve rejected a £65m bid from Chelsea in the summer, they could now be open to a sale following Sandro's drop in form during the 2017-18 campaign.



ARSENAL WILLING TO PAY €48M FOR LOZANO

Hirving Lozano PSV

Arsenal are willing to pay €48 million for PSV star Hirving Lozano, Mexican publication AM report.

Lozano, in his first season in the Eredivisie, has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in just 15 appearances this season, attracting interest from the Gunners and Everton.

Both clubs are now reportedly willing to match PSV's massive asking price, which would make Lozano the most expensive Mexican player in history.



DORTMUND CLOSE IN ON ROMERO

Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Maximiliano Romero from Velez Sarsfield, Bild report.

The striker, 18, would cost around €12 million, and Dortmund see the teenager as a potential successor to current forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.



WEST HAM LINE UP ARTER BID

West Ham are keen to sign Harry Arter from Bournemouth, according to The Sun.

Hammers boss David Moyes wants to reinforce his midfield, and sees Arter, who has not been a first-team regular this season, as a potential solution.

The Irons manager is willing to spend £15 million to acquire the Republic of Ireland international.



BARCA CLOSE IN ON FORMER MAN CITY YOUTH STAR

Barcelona are nearing the signing of former Manchester City youngster Jose Angel Pozo, according to a report from Onda Cero.

The 21-year-old, who has won caps at numerous youth levels for Spain, also played for Real Madrid's youth team, though he is yet to make a breakthrough into La Liga.

Barca are hopeful he will play for the club's B team initially, if they can complete the deal.