Raheem Sterling’s representatives are in discussions with several Champions League-level clubs, with Tottenham and Burnley also monitoring the England winger’s situation, while Cole Palmer remains beyond Manchester United’s financial reach.
The representatives of England winger Raheem Sterling, 31, who left Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this week, are understood to be in talks with seven clubs competing in the Champions League that are interested in securing his signature.
Tottenham are giving serious consideration to a move for Sterling, now a free agent, with head coach Thomas Frank said to be supportive of the potential transfer.
Burnley, along with Serie A sides Juventus and Napoli, are also tracking Sterling’s situation.
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, 23, this summer, with club officials aware that the England international is outside their current budget.
Chelsea are preparing to invest up to €150m (£129m) in a move for Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 22, during the upcoming transfer window.
Ajax are close to completing the permanent signing of Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko, 29, from Arsenal, where he has been on loan at Nottingham Forest, for a fee of around €1.5m (£1.3m), plus add-ons linked to Champions League qualification.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has emerged as a candidate on Real Madrid’s shortlist as they consider options for a new manager this summer.
Chelsea remain in negotiations with Rennes over a deal for 20-year-old French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet ahead of the January transfer deadline.
Real Madrid are targeting Manchester United and Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, as they look to strengthen defensively.
Manchester City have agreed a loan move that will see 17-year-old English defender Stephen Mfuni join Watford until the end of the season.
Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis is attracting Premier League interest, with Everton and Burnley both keen on the 24-year-old England international.
West Brom are exploring a loan move for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jamal Jimoh-Aloba, 19, following an injury to Karlan Grant. The England Under-20 international scored Villa’s winning goal against RB Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday.
Sheffield United have joined Blackburn and Bristol City in the race to sign Barnsley winger Reyes Cleary, 21.
Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield is keen to reunite with Congolese defender Christ Makosso, 21, whom he previously worked with at Luton.
Sheffield Wednesday are hopeful of finalising a deal for Luton and Zimbabwe midfielder Marvellous Nakamba, 32.
Grimsby Town are closing in on the signing of Albanian international defender Maldini Kacurri, 20, from Arsenal.
