Transfer Rumours: Arsenal ready to activate €100m release clause of Europe's best wonderkid

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 13 November, including the latest updates on Gianluca Prestianni, Luka Vuskovic and Evanilson.

Arsenal are among the teams that could be willing to activate the €100 million release clause of Benfica wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni next summer after his electric start to the season.

Prestianni has seven goals and four assists in 11 league appearances this season, putting him among the best performers in Europe, and the 20-year-old is starting to attract attention according to Argentine outlet TyC Sports.

The winger’s contract is set to expire in 2029 and, while Benfica are in talks to renew it, the appealing release clause has prompted Arsenal to take interest, along with Bayern Munich, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

However, Paris Saint-Germain are considered the frontrunners for his signature and a move in January is not considered out of the question.

Liverpool are considering a move for Luka Vuskovic next summer after the youngster’s impressive start to life at Brighton.

Vuskovic joined the Seagulls on a five-year contract in the summer from Tottenham for €60 million and the 19-year-old has proven to be a standout talent since the move.

Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims that Vuskovic is now on Liverpool’s shortlist and being monitored regularly, although Brighton are expected to demand at least €100m for their star defender.

Vuskovic is said to be very happy under Fabian Hürzeler at Brighton, however, his dream is alleged to be to join Real Madrid one day.

Arsenal have been described as ‘leading contenders’ to sign Evanilson from Bournemouth after his form to start the season.

Evanilson has scored five times in ten appearances and the Brazilian has attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to the Daily Briefing.

Having signed the 27-year-old for €50 million in 2024, Bournemouth are said to be looking for at least €60m in order to make a profit on him, with Arsenal considering a move as they look for an upgrade to their number nine spot.

Arsenal have long been linked with a move for Evanilson’s teammate Junior Kroupi, however Bournemouth are not looking to sell the Frenchman in January.

Barcelona could turn to Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri in January if Alejandro Balde leaves the club.

Ait-Nouri has not made a Premier League appearance for City this season and his representatives are thought to be exploring a move in the winter, while Balde has also found himself out of favour under Hansi Flick at Barca.

SPORT claim that Barcelona have monitored Ait-Nouri for many years and his profile the profile they are looking for, although a move is only feasible if Balde secures a move away from the club.

However, while City are open to a loan move, they are alleged to only consider such a deal if it had an obligation to buy – something Barcelona are reluctant to commit to ahead of next summer.

Fulham are leading the race to sign Real Betis winger Rodrigo Riquelme in a January transfer. (TEAMtalk)

Tottenham will consider terminating Mikey Moore’s loan to Cologne in January, with the young winger struggling to establish himself at the Bundesliga side. (TEAMtalk)

Everton could make a move for Conor Gallagher if the Tottenham midfielder is made available in January. (Football Insider)

AC Milan's French midfielder Youssouf Fofana, 27, who is currently on loan at Sevilla, is attracting interest from both Tottenham and Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Barcelona have made the signing of FC Twente youngster Ruud Nijstad a priority in January. (SPORT)