Aston Villa consider Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tammy Abraham deals, Manchester United rebuff Ajax’s Manuel Ugarte enquiry and Bournemouth determined to keep Marcos Senesi.
Aston Villa have registered an interest in signing Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, with the Eagles assessing a potential move for Villa’s 24-year-old Ivory Coast international Evann Guessand.
Villa are also intensifying their pursuit of Roma forward Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, with club representatives watching the 28-year-old England international in action in Istanbul on Monday.
Ajax have made an approach over a loan move for 24-year-old Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, but Manchester United have no plans to sanction a temporary exit.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has emerged as a fresh candidate on Manchester United’s managerial shortlist, although England boss Thomas Tuchel and Marseille’s Roberto De Zerbi remain the club’s preferred options.
Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, but the Argentina international would need to agree to a pay cut to complete a switch next summer.
Bournemouth are preparing to fend off interest in 28-year-old Argentina centre-back Marcos Senesi, with Chelsea, Juventus and Barcelona all monitoring his situation.
Leon Bailey has returned to Aston Villa after his loan spell at Roma was brought to an early end, with the 28-year-old Jamaica winger heading back to the Premier League.
Fulham face competition from Wolfsburg and Real Betis in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar and Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott, 23, in the summer.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is emerging as a leading contender to succeed Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, with Getafe’s Jose Bordalas and Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez also under consideration.
Sunderland are adamant they will not sell DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki, 21, to Manchester United, but may listen to offers for fringe players including English goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, 25, and former England Under-20 midfielder Dan Neil, 24.
Everton have enquired about the availability of Sunderland’s 25-year-old French striker Wilson Isidor as they look to bolster their attacking options.
Chelsea are closing in on a January deal for Sheffield Wednesday’s highly rated 17-year-old English defender Yisa Alao.
Stoke City have agreed a €5.5m (£4.8m) deal for Go Ahead Eagles striker Milan Smit, with the Dutch forward set to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract pending a medical this week.
Wolves are the latest Premier League side to show interest in Bristol City attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti, with the Albania international out of contract at the end of the season.
Serie A outfit Genoa have approached Sheffield United over a move for Swedish centre-back Nils Zatterstrom, 20, who joined the Blades from Malmo in August but has yet to make a senior appearance.
Preston North End remain keen on Portsmouth forward Callum Lang after seeing a £2m bid rejected during the summer transfer window.
Ipswich Town have agreed a loan-to-buy deal with Chelsea for 17-year-old forward Frankie Runham, with the Blues retaining a buy-back clause.
Crystal Palace scouts have been tracking Hull City captain Charlie Hughes as the club search for a long-term successor to Marc Guehi.
Wigan Athletic have had a third offer turned down by Accrington Stanley for defender Benn Ward, with Stockport County, Bradford City and Reading also interested in the 22-year-old.
League Two promotion hopefuls Salford City are plotting an ambitious move for Millwall striker Macauley Langstaff.
Salford are also targeting Burton Albion captain Udoka Godwin-Malife, with the 25-year-old having made 18 starts in central defence this season.
Gillingham have had two bids rejected for Ross County striker Ronan Hale, with the 27-year-old Northern Ireland international keen on a move to England.
