Liverpool and Barcelona are targeting Julian Alvarez, Real Madrid remain interested in Arsenal’s William Saliba, and Tottenham continue to pursue Manchester City’s Savinho.
Former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, 25, is weighing up a move away from Atletico Madrid next summer, with both Liverpool and Barcelona monitoring the Argentina international.
Concerns at West Ham over Nuno Espirito Santo’s wage demands could pave the way for Slaven Bilic to succeed Graham Potter, who is under pressure following the Hammers’ poor start to the season.
Barcelona are looking to strike a deal with Manchester United for on-loan England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, valued by the Spanish side at £26m – though United’s asking price is closer to £35m.
Real Madrid scouts observed Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, 24, during Sunday’s clash with Manchester City and continue to hold strong interest in the France international.
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, 25, remains keen on a move to Liverpool as a free agent next summer, having come close to sealing a switch to the Premier League champions on deadline day.
England captain Harry Kane, 32, has a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract allowing him to leave for £56.7m next summer – but only if he confirms his decision to depart before the close of the winter transfer window.
Tottenham maintain their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, 21, and could revisit negotiations for the Brazilian attacker in January.
Spurs are also ready to table an offer of up to £35m for Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Mendez, 28, in the winter transfer window.
Chelsea are tracking Manchester City prospect Nico O’Reilly, 20, with Leeds United, Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon also showing interest in the versatile youngster.
Manchester United have made securing a “top-level goalkeeper” their priority for next summer’s transfer window.