Transfer News: Premier League Clubs Eye Key Players
Brentford forward Kevin Schade is a target for Tottenham, while Real Madrid prefers Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi over Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. Additionally, Liverpool is interested in Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.
Tottenham is among the clubs closely monitoring 23-year-old German forward Kevin Schade from Brentford, as reported by Sky Germany.
Real Madrid has identified Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, 25, as their top choice for a free transfer next summer, surpassing Liverpool's 26-year-old French center-back Ibrahima Konate.
In addition to Guehi, Liverpool is also considering a move for 26-year-old French center-back Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich.
Juventus is set to pursue AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, who will be out of contract next summer and is also attracting interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
Inter Miami is exploring the possibility of reuniting Brazilian Neymar, 33, with Argentine Lionel Messi and Uruguayan Luis Suarez, both aged 38, to recreate one of Barcelona's most iconic forward lines.
Levante's 21-year-old Cameroon attacking midfielder Etta Eyong has expressed a preference to join Barcelona over Manchester United.
Bayern Munich is interested in signing 23-year-old Murillo from Nottingham Forest but would need to sell players first to finance the potential transfer.
Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United are among the clubs considering a potential €60 million (£52.2 million) move for RB Leipzig's 22-year-old French defender Castello Lukeba.
Tottenham is keen on 19-year-old Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman after sending scouts to observe him during his matches for Slovakian side AS Trencin.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is content at Selhurst Park and does not intend to leave the club in January despite interest from Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.
The agent of Lyon and Belgium winger Malick Fofana, 20, claims he belongs at a club like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, or Manchester City.
Everton does not consider Manchester City's 29-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips a target, despite his previous loan under David Moyes at West Ham.
Newcastle is close to appointing Nottingham Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson as their new sporting director, with Eddie Howe retaining final authority over transfer decisions.
Newcastle plans to initiate contract discussions with Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, England full-back Tino Livramento, 22, and 25-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman following Wilson's appointment.