Juventus eye Bernardo Silva free transfer, City consider shock Kobbie Mainoo move, and Chelsea maintain interest in Morgan Rogers.
Juventus are preparing an approach for Manchester City’s 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, who is set to become a free agent when his contract expires next summer.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are weighing up a surprise move for Manchester United’s 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, though Newcastle and Chelsea are also expected to compete for his signature.
Chelsea continue to monitor Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers despite being deterred during the summer by the club’s £80m valuation of the 23-year-old England international.
A clause in Ruben Amorim’s contract stipulates he would be owed £12m in compensation if Manchester United dismiss him before the first anniversary of his appointment on 1 November.
Manchester United’s improved financial outlook has strengthened their prospects of signing Brighton’s 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Crystal Palace’s loan deal for Getafe striker Christantus Uche includes an obligation to buy if the 22-year-old Nigeria international makes 10 starts this season.
Liverpool are ready to table a €50m (£43.35m) bid for Barcelona’s 26-year-old Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, though Tottenham also retain strong interest.
Birmingham City are determined to secure 14-year-old England Under-15 goalkeeper Alfie Smith on new terms amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Chelsea have also joined the growing list of clubs tracking 25-year-old England defender Marc Guehi, who is set to be available when his Crystal Palace contract expires next summer.
