Arsenal and Tottenham ‘want’ Chelsea international, Man Utd ‘following’ West Ham target

Arsenal could climb back to the top of the Premier League table if they can beat Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners have taken 21 points from their first eight matches, and will leapfrog Manchester City to reclaim their spot at the summit if they can see off the Reds

For their part, Jurgen Klopp’s men are languishing in 10th, but would move to within eight points of Mikel Arteta’s side if they can record a third top flight victory of the campaign.

Speaking ahead of the clash, the German manager dismissed claims that his side are falling victim to the “difficult seventh year” that plagued his previous tenures at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.

He said: “I have absolutely no problem with energy and the situation is completely different here. I can understand that I left after seven years [in the past] and now we are in a difficult situation and people take that but, if you think twice about it, you realise the situation is completely different.

“Being seven years here is intense, no doubt about that; I got older, everybody got older. That’s time, but it’s nice as well. I got so many things back that give you a boost. That’s where we are now.”

Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...

Leeds United are set to beat Manchester United to the signature of Cody Gakpo next year. The Whites have agreed personal terms with the Dutch forward, and are now in talks with PSV Eindhoven over their £30 million valuation of the 23-year-old. (Mirror)

Manchester United are “following” Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi. The player has attracted interest from a number of clubs in recent times, with Tottenham and West Ham also touted as potential suitors. Frattesi is reportedly valued at around £26 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Newcastle United could be given their chance to sign Memphis Depay in January, with Barcelona determined to move him on. It is reported that the needs of the Premier League club and the La Liga giants “could converge” to make a deal happen. The player would rather see out is contract and become a free agent, however. (Sport)

Leeds United have joined Arsenal in the race for Rangers’ teenage defender Jack Wylie. The youngster has caught the eye of scouts from the two Premier League clubs, and is not eligible to sign professional forms until he turns 16 in January raising fears that his English suitors could look to lure him away from Ibrox. (Football Insider)

Arsenal and Tottenham both want to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. The French midfielder is out of contract in 2023, with no indication yet that he will renew his current deal at Stamford Bridge. (Fichajes)

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Spezia forward M’Bala Nzola. The striker has previously been compared to former Chelsea talisman Didier Drogba. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Aston Villa are “visibly ready” to draw up an offer for former Celtic striker Moussa Dembele in January. The Frenchman is out of contract at Olympique Lyonnais next year. (Jeunes Footeux)