Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle, Chelsea are intensifying their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are closely monitoring Arsenal defender William Saliba.
Newcastle are weighing up a January approach for Manchester United’s 20-year-old England international Kobbie Mainoo.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain remain attentive to William Saliba’s contract situation at Arsenal, where negotiations continue over a new deal for the 24-year-old France centre-back.
Chelsea are preparing to accelerate efforts to land Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton during the January window.
Everton could explore the free agent market for a full-back if their defensive injury concerns persist.
West Ham, Everton and Nottingham Forest all considered signing Sergio Reguilon in the summer. The 28-year-old Spanish left-back is still without a club following his departure from Tottenham.
Liverpool are evaluating Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, the versatile 26-year-old Uruguay international, as a possible replacement should compatriot Ibrahima Konate depart Anfield for Real Madrid.
Bournemouth plan to advance contract negotiations with head coach Andoni Iraola within the next month, with the Spaniard’s current deal due to expire at the end of the season.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is entering a decisive spell, with his future at Old Trafford likely hinging on the club’s next three fixtures.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, former England coach Gareth Southgate, Fulham boss Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Iraola are among those being considered as potential successors should United dismiss Amorim.
West Ham have also begun exploring possible replacements for under-pressure manager Graham Potter, with the club seeking a figure capable of reinvigorating both the squad and its supporters.
The agent of Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson has ruled out any possibility of the 24-year-old returning to Chelsea following his loan switch to Bayern Munich.
