Newcastle United are preparing a bid for Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27. (Mail)
Bayern Munich have also spoken to City about Phillips' situation, but Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, remains the German club's main target. (90 min)
Barcelona sporting director Deco has contacted Frenkie de Jong's agents to discuss a deal to extend the 26-year-old's contract, but the Dutch international midfielder is in no rush to start negotiations. (Sport - in Spanish)
Deco says it will be difficult for Barcelona to add new players to their squad during the January transfer window because of the club's financial situation. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Liverpool is among several Premier League clubs chasing German striker Jamal Musiala, 20, whose contract with Bayern Munich runs until 2026. (Sport Bild - in German)
Liverpool sent scouts to watch Portugal and Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio, 22, during his country's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. (90 min)
Jurgen Klopp's team is also among several English Premier League clubs that are closely monitoring Schalke midfielder Assan Ouedraogo, 17. (Sky Sports Germany).
Manchester United's prospective new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned the club's recruitment drive when he visited Old Trafford in March, using the purchase of Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 31, from Real Madrid in August 2022 as an example. (Guardian)
Ratcliffe's purchase of 25 percent of United is not expected to be voted on by their board on Thursday as the final details of the deal are settled. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Manchester United and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 29, expects the club to consider a one-year extension in his contract with 12 months left in his current contract. (90 min)
Red Devils and Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 35, has said he feared he would have to retire from football due to injuries last season before returning to Manchester in the summer. (90 min)
Former Tottenham head of recruitment Paul Mitchell is tipped to become Manchester United's new director of football, putting current director of football John Murtough's job in jeopardy. (The I)
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