Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Claudio Echeverri, the 17-year-old Argentina Under-17 midfielder from River Plate. The six-year contract stipulates that Echeverri will stay with the South American club until December 2024. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United has opted not to extend Raphael Varane’s contract by an additional 12 months, allowing the 30-year-old French defender to engage in discussions with overseas clubs for a potential free transfer move starting January 1. (Source: Mail)
Leicester is expressing interest in securing a loan deal for Fabio Carvalho, the 21-year-old Portuguese Under-21 international and Liverpool winger, who has been recalled from his loan stint at RB Leipzig. (Source: Sky Sports)
Liverpool scouts have been monitoring the performance of Michael Olise, the 22-year-old former France Under-21 winger, currently playing for Crystal Palace. (Source: Football Insider)
Tottenham’s 21-year-old Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who faced a hamstring issue during Sunday’s match against Bournemouth, is on the verge of finalizing a new long-term contract. (Source: Athletic – subscription required)
Monaco is nearing a deal to sign Thilo Kehrer, the 27-year-old German defender, from West Ham. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Ademola Lookman, the 26-year-old English winger from Atalanta, has attracted interest from Juventus, Nice, and several Premier League clubs. (Source: Mail)
West Ham is keen on acquiring Montpellier’s 23-year-old Nigerian striker Akor Adams in January, although the French club is hesitant to allow a mid-season departure. (Source: Football Insider)
Sheffield United is looking to secure a goalkeeper on loan in January, with Anderlecht’s 37-year-old Denmark international Kasper Schmeichel being a potential target. (Source: Sun)
Brentford has submitted a €25 million (£21.6 million) bid for Assane Diao, the 18-year-old Spanish Under-21 winger from Real Betis. (Source: Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Southampton is contemplating a move for Manuel Benson, the 26-year-old Belgian midfielder from Burnley. (Source: Daily Echo)
West Ham has triggered a one-year contract extension for 31-year-old Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal, but the player is seeking a more extended deal. (Source: Sun)
Eintracht Frankfurt is on the verge of finalizing a loan deal with Wolves for Sasa Kalajdzic, the 26-year-old Austrian striker. (Source: Bild – in German)
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