Paris St-Germain are among the clubs showing strong interest in West Ham United and Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the 21-year-old attracting growing attention across Europe.
Arsenal are also monitoring Fernandes closely and could consider moving on from Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard, 32, who has struggled to make a significant impact since arriving from Brentford last summer.
Federico Valverde remains committed to Real Madrid, but Manchester City and Paris St-Germain are both keeping tabs on the situation should the Spanish giants decide to part ways with the 27-year-old Uruguay international.
Aston Villa are pushing to sign Roma forward Matias Soule after the conditions required for Donyell Malen’s loan switch to the Serie A side to become permanent were activated. The Dutch winger, 27, joined Roma from Villa earlier this season.
Chelsea are continuing their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, although the Blues may face complications in securing the 30-year-old France international if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Despite speculation linking Joao Pedro with Barcelona, Chelsea are not considering offers for the 24-year-old Brazil striker.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly preparing to dismiss manager Kasper Hjulmand, who replaced Erik ten Hag in September.
Porto president Andre Villas-Boas has admitted it would be “financially impossible” for the Portuguese club to sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, despite rumours linking the 37-year-old Poland international with a potential move.
Everton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have all made enquiries to FC Midtjylland regarding 22-year-old Chile midfielder Dario Osorio.
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Sporting Lisbon captain Morten Hjulmand, with the 26-year-old Denmark midfielder also attracting interest from Arsenal.
Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney could leave the Riverside Stadium if their Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton is confirmed, with Newcastle United among the clubs interested in the 23-year-old Englishman.
