Chelsea and Real Madrid keen on Arsenal's Zubimendi - Friday's gossip

WHAT HAPPENED
Martin Zubimendi may seek to leave Arsenal in January after losing his place in the starting XI, with interest reported from Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Teamtalk)

OTHER TRANSFER GOSSIP
- Argentine striker Mauro Icardi is open to a move to Everton after leaving Galatasaray in July; Everton sources have played down links to Icardi. (Teamtalk)
- Everton sources have also downplayed reported interest in free agent Anthony Martial, who last played for Monterrey. (i Paper)
- Liverpool showed interest in 21-year-old Italy defender Marco Palestra, but he moved from Atalanta to Chelsea; Liverpool were said to be hampered by other squad priorities. (The Athletic)
- Real Madrid have offered Turkish midfielder Arda Guler a six-year contract; Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is among those reported to admire the 21-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano via Teamtalk)
- Giorgio Scalvini, a 22-year-old Italy defender who had been linked with Newcastle, has signed a new long-term contract with Atalanta. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Aston Villa are in talks with Netherlands left-back Ian Maatsen, 24, over a new contract at Villa Park. (Football Insider)
- Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 27, is considering switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana. (The Standard)
- Colombian striker Kevin Viveros, 26, is nearing a new deal with Athletico Paranaense after drawing interest from Sunderland and Aston Villa over the summer. (ESPN Brazil via Sunderland Echo)

Source: BBC Sport Football