Real Madrid move to sign Chelsea star, David Raya Arsenal exit - Friday's transfer gossip

We are pretty much in the middle of two transfer windows. The closed a month-and-a-half ago, with the not due to open for just under two-and-a-half-months.

But this is football, and the rumour mill continues to turn no matter what time of year it is. We are just coming out of the back of another international break and it is at these times of year that rumours crank up, with no domestic football to watch.

did not sign the forward they wanted in the summer - at least not permanently anyway, Raheem Sterling did join on loan on deadline day - while and will no doubt be looking around in January to see what bargains might be available to bolster their squads.

So what's the latest in terms of transfer rumours and gossip, not just with our London clubs, but in the rest of the ? takes a look...

Real Madrid want to sign Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong - According to Los Blancos are looking to make a January transfer move given Dani Carvajal's injury.

Everton move for Chelsea and Arsenal target - According to Corriere dello Sport, via , Everton have entered the race to sign striker Santiago Castro from Bologna. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the frontman.

Arsenal signing wanted by Barcelona - Arsenal keeper David Raya has only been at the club permanently for three months, but it is reported by that Barcelona are keen to sign him in the summer of 2025.

Newcastle ward off Alexander Isak suitors - Newcastle are ready to ensure Alexander Isak does not go anywhere by making him the highest paid player at St James' Park, according to our friends at .

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid - According to the , Liverpool 'already know' that Trent Alexander-Arnold will not sign as new contract as Real Madrid prepare to make a pre-contract agreement in January.

Next Mykhailo Mudryk to the Premier League - According to the , Manchester City have joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham in the race to sign Georgiy Sudakov, who has been dubbed the next Mykhailo Mudryk.

West Ham want defender - West Ham have entered the race to sign Leo Ortiz from Flamengo to bolstger their back-line under Julen Lopetegui, according to Brazilian journalist Bruno Lemos on X.com.