Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi emerges as a key objective for Inter Milan, while Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo holds a undisclosed release clause, and Chelsea are keen on Portuguese prospect Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan have entered the competition to acquire the services of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but Liverpool are still the frontrunners to sign the 25-year-old English international.
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo possesses a buyout clause in his contract, but the club are holding it under wraps as they aim to keep the 25-year Ghana player, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are both monitoring Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year Portuguese forward Cardoso Varela, bringing to the transfer rumours surrounding the young prospect.
Brighton have no intention to sell Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba in the winter window, despite the 21-year drawing attention from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have placed Crystal Palace and English player Adam Wharton, 21, above Baleba on their list of transfer targets.
Manchester United are considering renewing Brazil midfielder Casemiro's contract beyond this season, but provided the 33-year accepts a salary cut.
Interest in Casemiro has come from Brazil and Saudi Arabia, yet Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim may make a case for the former Real Madrid player to stay.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33, has emphasised that he does not intend to leave the team, even with attention from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz is desired by Barcelona, yet the club will not allow the 29-year-old Colombian international depart in January.
Ex- Tottenham chief Scott Munn's decision to take a role at Serie A club Parma instead of Nottingham Forest is a further indication that manager Ange Postecoglou is on shaky ground at the City Ground.
New Newcastle recruitment chief Ross Wilson will oversee an audit into the deal status of the club's top players, as the club aim to avoid a repeat of the transfer drama that saw Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 26-year-old, join Liverpool.
Chelsea are not worried over the long-term of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 23, following the public dismissal of his agent.
Caicedo is set to be offered with a fresh deal by Chelsea to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are keen on Barcelona's 17-year Spanish midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has yet to make a senior appearance with the Catalan side.
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