Arsenal move six points behind leaders Liverpool after win at Brentford – reaction

Arsenal move six points behind leaders Liverpool after win at Brentford – reaction
Arsenal move six points behind leaders Liverpool after win at Brentford – reaction

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Before we bring you reaction to Arsenal’s win over Brentford, just a reminder that you can get all of the latest transfer gossip in BBC Sport’s daily column.

Title challengers Liverpool and Arsenal feature heavily in today’s edition, as do Ruben Amorim’s struggling Manchester United:

Manchester United will try to sign Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, from Sporting this month in a bid to save their season, but a deal is expected to cost £80m. (Mirror), external

Real Madrid remain on track to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer on a free transfer, with the 26-year-old looking to leave Liverpool. The La Liga club want the England defender to sign a pre-contract agreement quickly to avoid the possibility of him changing his mind. (Relevo – in Spanish), external

But Liverpool’s resolve to keep Alexander-Arnold for the rest of this season will be tested by a second approach from Real Madrid in January. (Times – subscription required), external

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Barcelona sporting director Deco’s eagerness to sign Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz has been given a boost, with the 27-year-old unhappy that talks have not started over an improved contract at Anfield. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Arsenal lead the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, 25, amid interest from Liverpool, St-Germain and AC Milan. (GiveMeSport), external

The Gunners have considered a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, but are unwilling to pay more than £25m for the 27-year-old England international. ( Transfers), external

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