Chelsea and Arsenal leading chase for Murillo, Manchester United aiming to retain Casemiro while pursuing Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate delaying contract decision, and Reds forward Federico Chiesa set for Italy return.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has prioritised Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo as a major defensive target, though the 23-year-old Brazilian is also drawing firm interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Manchester United hope to keep Casemiro at Old Trafford and are prepared to offer the 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder a new contract, but only if he agrees to a reduced salary as part of the extension.
United are also considering offering Antoine Semenyo his preferred No. 24 shirt as they look to entice the 25-year-old Bournemouth and Ghana forward to join in the January window.
Wolves manager Rob Edwards insists there has been no formal contact from Manchester United regarding £44m-rated Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 24.
Liverpool have tabled a new deal for Ibrahima Konate, but the 26-year-old France international—out of contract next summer—is yet to respond amid interest from Real Madrid.
Dayot Upamecano, 27, is also entering the final months of his contract, but the Bayern Munich and France defender, monitored by Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Liverpool, has dismissed talk of a high-profile January move to Chelsea.
Italy winger Federico Chiesa could assess possible January exits from Liverpool, with Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma and AC Milan all tracking the 28-year-old.
Liverpool’s inability to secure Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, 25, in the summer has created uncertainty for the England defender, who may now wait until season’s end before deciding his future.
Newcastle’s 22-year-old Danish striker William Osula is eager to revive a January move to Eintracht Frankfurt after the club halted a loan switch to the Bundesliga side in the summer.
Chelsea’s 25-year-old Portuguese winger Pedro Neto has emerged as a target for Barcelona, where sporting director Deco is an admirer of his compatriot.
Newcastle defender Fabian Schar could depart when his contract expires this summer, with the 33-year-old Switzerland international considering offers from Bundesliga clubs.
Liverpool are preparing a record £140m bid for 21-year-old Portugal international and Paris St-Germain midfielder Joao Neves.
Brentford are set to allow 22-year-old English goalkeeper Matthew Cox to leave on loan in January.
