Real Madrid are edging closer to finalising a new contract with Vinicius Jr, while Liverpool could face competition from Manchester City for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. Manchester City have also joined Arsenal in tracking Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.
Brazil star Vinicius Jr is nearing an agreement on an extended deal with Real Madrid after lowering his wage expectations. The 25-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2027.
Manchester United have initiated contact with Vinicius Jr’s representatives as uncertainty grows around his future, and local rivals Manchester City are expected to enter the race if the forward opts to leave the Bernabéu.
Liverpool must decide whether to push for a January move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo or risk waiting until the summer, when Manchester City are expected to join the pursuit of the 25-year-old Ghanaian.
Former Nottingham Forest and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers are among the leading candidates to succeed Daniel Farke at Leeds United amid rising pressure on the current head coach.
Manchester City have joined Arsenal in scouting Elche’s highly rated Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, 20, with Real Madrid also monitoring the situation.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti’s contract expires after the 2026 World Cup, but discussions are scheduled to take place regarding an extension.
Championship side Sheffield Wednesday are evaluating free agent Duncan Watmore, 31, the former Middlesbrough forward who has been training with the club.
Leeds United have asked about bringing Kalvin Phillips, 29, back on loan from Manchester City, though a deal appears unlikely. The England midfielder is instead assessing interest from clubs in France, Spain, and Germany.
Stoke, Norwich, and Portsmouth are keeping tabs on 23-year-old winger Andre Luiz, who has already drawn Premier League attention from Brentford and Sunderland, although Rio Ave remain reluctant to sell the Brazilian.
Nottingham Forest have made enquiries with Pogon Szczecin over the availability of 18-year-old Polish forward Adrian Przyborek.
