Real Madrid is considering the possibility of acquiring 23-year-old Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland due to concerns over the potential departure of 25-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe from Paris St-Germain. (AS – reported in Spanish)
Newcastle United has been informed that 26-year-old Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke is not available for sale this month, following their inquiry. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Bayern Munich is in discussions to secure the services of 29-year-old England defender Eric Dier from Tottenham, having lost out to Spurs in the pursuit of 21-year-old Romania centre-back Radu Dragusin from Genoa. (Independent)
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has rejected offers from Fenerbahce, Marseille, and a Saudi Pro League team. The 28-year-old Frenchman is expected to remain at Old Trafford until his contract expires in the summer. (Athletic – subscription required)
West Ham is considering making offers for 26-year-old Ajax Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn and 23-year-old English winger Jack Clarke from Sunderland, aiming to sign one attacking player in January. (Telegraph – subscription required) Brentford and Crystal Palace are also eyeing Clarke, a former Tottenham player now with Sunderland. (Evening Standard)
Brighton has entered the race for 21-year-old Serbian attacking midfielder Lazar Samardzic, with Napoli having reached an agreement with Udinese for the player. (Sky Sports Germany)
Wolves are not facing pressure to sell 26-year-old English defender Max Kilman, despite interest from West Ham. (Mail)
Wolves have initiated a move for 27-year-old Scotland striker Che Adams, whose contract with Southampton expires in the summer. (Football Insider)
Sevilla is the front-runner to secure a loan deal for the rest of the season for 20-year-old Manchester United and Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. (Manchester Evening News)
Napoli is considering a move for 23-year-old Poland international Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal and 24-year-old French defender Malang Sarr from Chelsea as they seek to strengthen their defense in January. (La Repubblica, via Football Italia)
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, 24, has affirmed his commitment to Barcelona amid rumors linking him to Bayern Munich. (Mundo Deportivo – reported in Spanish)
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, remains a priority for Tottenham as they seek to bring in a midfielder in January. Chelsea is open to negotiating a deal for the English international at the right price. (Independent)
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