Football gossip: Arsenal reject Napoli bid for defender Jakub Kiwior
What the papers say
Arsenal have turned down a bid from Napoli for defender Jakub Kiwior, according to the Daily Star. The Serie A title hopefuls reportedly offered £12million for the 24-year-old Poland international, but the Gunners are said to value at him at more than twice that amount.
Celtic are keen to sign £7million-rated rising Lyon star Mahamadou Diawara in a permanent deal in January, with the 19-year-old midfielder understood to be frustrated by his lack of game time, reports the Daily Record.
Manchester United are believed to be willing to pay the £62million release clause for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January, according to Italian news outlet Il Mattino. The Nigeria international is currently on a season-long loan at Turkish outfit Galatasaray.
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Players to watch
Cole Palmer: The Chelsea star is drawing attention from Real Madrid as he continues to thrive at Stamford Bridge, according to Spanish publication Fichajes.
Evan Ferguson: West Ham will ramp up interest in the Brighton striker when the January transfer window opens, as per Football Insider.
Jonathan David: Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona will fight it out for the 24-year-old Lille forward, writes Mundo Deportivo.