Manchester United are considering buying Paris St-Germain and Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 30, but are facing competition from Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli and German champions Bayern Munich. (L'Equipe, via Mirror)
United are also investigating a deal for Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos with the 29-year-old expected to leave Benfica. (Fabrizio Romano)
Rennes have rejected West Ham's first bid for Belgian winger Jeremy Doku, 21, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City. (Foot Mercato - in French)
Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, 25, says he is "satisfied" at RB Leipzig after being linked with a move to Manchester City as a replacement for the injured Kevin de Bruyne. (Bild - in German)
Aston Villa are evaluating a move for Arsenal and Portugal left-back Nuno Tavares, 23, as a replacement for 31-year-old Sevilla defender Marcos Acuna. (Fabrizio Romano)
Sevilla want to sign West Ham Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals, 27, who is in the final year of his contract and will cost between £4.3m and £6.8m. (AS - in Spanish)
Nottingham Forest are ready to pay £15m for Botafogo striker Matheus Nascimento, but the 19-year-old Brazilian wants a January move to help his side win the Brazilian Serie A title. (Sun)
Everton are about to sign Southampton striker Che Adams, 27 from Scotland. (Telegraph - subscription required)
American fullback Sergino Dest, 22, will move on loan from Barcelona to PSV Eindhoven after the La Liga champions agreed to pay 50% of his salary. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona are monitoring Bayern Munich's German winger Leroy Sane and could make an offer to buy the 27-year-old player next season. (Bild, via Goal)
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