Manchester United are pursuing highly rated German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn interest from four Premier League clubs, while the Gunners have yet to begin contract talks with manager Mikel Arteta.
Manchester United have joined Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich in the race to sign 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, who reportedly has a release clause of £8.8m to £10.5m (€10m–€12m).
Everton, Fulham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly’s situation, following England manager Thomas Tuchel’s comments that the 19-year-old needs more game time to remain in contention for the national team.
Arsenal are yet to open talks with Mikel Arteta over a new deal, with the Spaniard set to enter the final 18 months of his contract at the turn of the year.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is open to retaining Brazilian midfielder Casemiro beyond this season, provided the 33-year-old agrees to a reduced salary.
Borussia Dortmund are increasingly likely to lose defender Nico Schlotterbeck, with the 25-year-old Germany international attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool amid frustration over his club’s tactical approach.
Several Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of bringing England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, 29, back to the top flight, though his wages could present a stumbling block.
Tottenham are among those interested in former Brentford forward Toney but are also assessing other options as they plan to reinforce their attack in January.
Manchester United are targeting a new midfielder in the January window and have shortlisted six potential signings, including English trio Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid, 25), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, 21) and Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, 23).
Fulham are preparing to offer manager Marco Silva a new contract despite a challenging start to the season.
Everton are looking to add a striker in January, with Manchester United’s Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, among their preferred options.
West Ham and Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug, 32, has been granted permission to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Chelsea are considering offering Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 24, an improved contract in recognition of his standout performances this season.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has declined the opportunity to return to Ajax as head coach.
