Transfer Update: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and More
Liverpool has decided not to entertain any interest from Turkish club Besiktas in Federico Chiesa, despite the 27-year-old Italy forward being excluded from their Champions League squad.
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 32, is likely to remain with the club at least until January, following Trabzonspor 's decision to sign Manchester United 's 29-year-old Cameroon international, Andre Onana, instead.
Arsenal is leading the race to acquire Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller after a last-minute bid from Manchester United fell through during the summer transfer window. However, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also showing interest in the 24-year-old German international.
Tottenham attempted to secure a late deal for Paris St-Germain 's Senny Mayulu, 19, just before the transfer window closed, with both Chelsea and Manchester City also interested in the French midfielder.
Real Madrid is reportedly preparing a move for French defender Dayot Upamecano, 26, who is in the final year of his contract at Bayern Munich .
Wolverhampton Wanderers anticipate no difficulties in negotiating a new contract with Jorgen Strand Larsen, 25, but they will include a minimum release clause for the Norway forward after rejecting two offers exceeding £50 million from Newcastle during the summer.
Newcastle , Manchester United , and Aston Villa are monitoring Athletic Bilbao 's Daniel Vivian and may trigger the 26-year-old Spanish centre-back's release clause of approximately £35 million next summer.
Chelsea continues to express interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, despite failing to reach an agreement for the France international during the summer. They are optimistic about the possibility of securing him on a free transfer in 2026.
Lyon and Belgian winger Malick Fofana, 20, attracted attention from both Chelsea and Liverpool during the summer transfer window.
Tottenham is keeping an eye on Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin and may look to re-sign the 23-year-old left-back, a product of their academy, in January.
Osasuna 's Flavien Enzo Boyomo is garnering interest from Premier League clubs, and the Cameroon centre-back, who has a release clause of around £22 million, could be on the move in the upcoming January transfer window.