Barcelona remain confident of landing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Liverpool face competition from City for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, and Everton are determined to keep hold of Jarrad Branthwaite.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is increasingly fixated on signing Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and is convinced the 25-year-old Norway international will one day lead the line at Camp Nou.
Manchester City plan to challenge Liverpool for the signature of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with the 25-year-old England international available on a free transfer next summer when his contract expires.
Brentford are monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s highly rated 19-year-old German full-back Almugera Kabar.
Everton are prepared to reject all approaches for 23-year-old England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in 2026, with the defender viewed as central to the club’s long-term vision.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all sent scouts to track Ajax’s promising 17-year-old Belgian midfielder Jorthy Mokio.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is eager to join Liverpool despite firm interest from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Benfica presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho has pledged to dismiss coach Bruno Lage if elected next month and attempt to convince former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to take charge.
Rival candidate Joao Noronha Lopes, meanwhile, is keen to bring current Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim back to Benfica, where he spent nine years as a player.
