Liverpool and Real Madrid are both interested in securing the services of Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. The 25-year-old French international has the option to sign with another club this month. (Reported by Le Parisian)
Paris St-Germain is the frontrunner to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, from Manchester City in the current transfer window. (As per Telegraph)
Manchester United and Liverpool are leading the race to acquire the services of 28-year-old German midfielder Joshua Kimmich when his contract with Bayern Munich concludes at the end of the season. (According to AS)
Liverpool and Tottenham are contemplating potential summer moves for Wolves’ 27-year-old South Korean forward Hwang Hee-Chan. (Reported by Football Insider)
West Ham has initiated contact with Tottenham regarding a possible deal for England defender Eric Dier, who has seen reduced playing time since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou. (Source: Football Transfers)
Manchester City is among several teams monitoring 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro. However, Lille is demanding a transfer fee of at least £78 million for the promising talent. (As reported by Le 10 Sport via Manchester Evening News)
Galatasaray is considering terminating the season-long loan of Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, potentially leading to his return to Chelsea this month. (Source: NTV Spor – in Turkish)
Liverpool is keeping tabs on Genoa’s Danish midfielder Morten Frendrup, 22, although a January move appears unlikely at this stage. (Information from Liverpool Echo)
Nottingham Forest is in talks with Paris St-Germain regarding the potential re-signing of 37-year-old Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who spent the second half of the previous season on loan at the City Ground. (As per Football Insider)
Newcastle United is interested in Chelsea’s 19-year-old Brazilian defender Andrey Santos, with his loan at Nottingham Forest anticipated to be terminated this month. (Reported by Ben Jacobs via Football 365)
Burnley winger Manuel Benson, 26, is in discussions with Hull City about a proposed loan deal until the end of the season after verbal agreements between the clubs. (According to Hull Daily Mail)
Fulham has exercised a one-year contract extension for club captain and Scotland midfielder Tom Cairney, 32, following his impressive recent performances. (Reported by The Sun)
Chelsea has initiated the process of signing 24-year-old Nice and France defender Jean-Clair Todibo, a player also being pursued by Manchester United and Tottenham. (According to Teamtalk)
Chelsea is expressing interest in Germany’s Under-17 World Cup winner David Odogu. The 17-year-old Wolfsburg defender, despite not having senior Bundesliga experience, is also drawing attention from Leicester City. (As per The Sun)
Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela, 34, may make a return to Real Sociedad on a short-term deal. The Mexican forward also has an offer from Cruz Azul after his contract with Los Angeles FC expired. (Reported by AS Diario)
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