Vinicius Junior is unwilling to sign a new contract at Real Madrid, prompting Manchester United and Liverpool to monitor his situation closely, while Liverpool have also held concrete talks over a move for Antoine Semenyo.
Brazil international Vinicius Junior, 25, has informed Real Madrid he does not plan to extend his current deal, which runs until the summer of 2027, due to a deteriorating relationship with manager Xabi Alonso.
Liverpool, Manchester United and several other Premier League clubs are tracking developments around Vinicius’ future.
Liverpool have already engaged in firm discussions regarding Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, and are aware of his £65m release clause.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both scouted RB Leipzig and Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo, 19.
Marseille are seeking talks with Brighton over the permanent signing of Denmark midfielder Matt O’Riley, 25, in January.
European giants AC Milan are preparing a bold move for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28.
A number of Premier League clubs are expected to line up for Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher in January, should the Spanish side agree to a sale or loan of the 25-year-old former Chelsea player.
Paris St-Germain have entered the race alongside Real Madrid for Bayern Munich and France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, who is poised to become a free agent at the end of the season.
Wolves and Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, has been strongly tempted by Manchester United’s interest and would be open to a January switch.
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, is likely to depart Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the campaign.
Chelsea and Arsenal are set to battle for Marseille’s highly rated French striker Robinio Vaz, 18, who is valued at between 20m and 30m euros (£17.6m–£25.5m).
Atletico Madrid are weighing up a move for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, 24, who is valued at around £70m.
