Real Madrid have made the signing of Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, a priority. (Athletic – Subscription needed) Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, 27, but the Italian midfielder is on the radar of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes – In Spanish)
Arsenal are monitoring the progress of Red Bull Salzburg and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 21, as they begin to prepare for the signing of the next window. (Football London)
Crystal Palace are not ready to entertain any offers for Senegal striker Ismaila Sarr, 26, in January. (Football Insider)
Manchester United have added Turkish coach and former Italian striker Vincenzo Montella, 50, to their list of potential candidates to replace Dutch coach Erik ten Hag, 54, at Old Trafford. (Ajansspor – in Turkish)
Ten Hag will have to improve his results and performance at Manchester United if he wants to stay in the team after the upcoming international break. (Mirror), outside
Manchester United are planning midfielders to replace Danish international Christian Eriksen, 32, and Brazilian international Casemiro, 32. (Football Insider)
United are also ready to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, if he leaves Barcelona next season. (Fichajes – In Spanish)
Real Madrid are considering a move for England international Josh Acheampong on January 18, while Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham are also interested in the Chelsea right-back. (Independence)
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