West Ham monitor Clayton, Roma advance Zirkzee talks, and Sunderland move for Guendouzi.
West Ham are closely monitoring Rio Ave striker Clayton, with the 26-year-old Brazilian currently joint top scorer in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Roma have formally entered negotiations with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, 24, seeking a loan deal with a £30m obligation to buy for the Netherlands international.
Manchester United are assessing defensive reinforcements, with Sergio Ramos, 39, emerging as a potential short-term option following his departure from Monterrey.
Sunderland have submitted a £21.4m bid for Matteo Guendouzi, with the 26-year-old France midfielder currently on the books at Lazio.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, is entering the final year of his contract, although the France international is expected to hold further discussions over an extension in the coming weeks.
Former England and Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 32, is targeting a Premier League return in January following his departure from Besiktas in August.
Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney, 29, is unlikely to push for a Premier League return in January, with tax implications a significant obstacle to any move.
West Ham’s pursuit of Promise David has stalled, with the 24-year-old Canada international reluctant to leave Union Saint-Gilloise and Champions League football for a Premier League relegation fight.
The Hammers are preparing a January offer for Zulte Waregem midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, with the 22-year-old Nigerian among their top midfield targets.
Wolves are considering a January approach for former winger Adama Traore, 29, who previously spent five years at Molineux and is currently with Fulham.
Sheffield Wednesday hope to retain on-loan Manchester United midfielder Harry Amass, 18, for the remainder of the season despite their Championship points deduction.
Chelsea have beaten Manchester City and Manchester United to the signing of Mohamed Zongo, with the highly rated 16-year-old Burkina Faso youth midfielder joining from SF Cascades.
