Liverpool close door on Chiesa exit, Man City retain Ortega, Arsenal lead Stiller chase, Spurs’ failed Mayulu bid and Chelsea’s ongoing Maignan pursuit
Liverpool have dismissed any prospect of selling Federico Chiesa to Besiktas, with the 27-year-old Italy international left out of their Champions League squad but deemed integral to Jurgen Klopp’s plans.
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 32, looks set to remain at the Etihad until at least January after Trabzonspor opted to sign Manchester United’s 29-year-old Cameroon international Andre Onana instead.
Arsenal are leading the race for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, 24, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid also circling after Manchester United’s late summer move for the Germany international fell through.
Tottenham failed with a last-minute attempt to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu, 19, while Chelsea and Manchester City also showed late interest in the French prospect.
Real Madrid are preparing a move for France defender Dayot Upamecano, 26, who is in the final year of his Bayern Munich contract.
Wolves remain confident of tying Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, 25, to a new deal including a release clause, having rejected two Newcastle offers of over £50m during the summer window.
Newcastle, Manchester United and Aston Villa are monitoring Athletic Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian, 26, with the Spain international’s £35m release clause set to be a major attraction next summer.
Chelsea retain strong interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, despite failing to secure his signature in the summer, and see an opportunity to sign the France international on a free transfer in 2026.
Lyon winger Malick Fofana, 20, drew attention from both Chelsea and Liverpool in the summer but remained in Ligue 1, with Premier League clubs expected to revisit their interest.
Tottenham are tracking Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin and could look to re-sign the 23-year-old left-back, a Spurs academy graduate, in the January window.
Osasuna defender Flavien Enzo Boyomo, 22, is being closely watched by Premier League clubs, with the Cameroon international’s £22m release clause making him a likely target in January.
