Sports Illustrated published a transfer-rumor roundup covering reported interest and possible moves involving multiple clubs and players. The claims linked Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain with a wide range of names.
Chelsea and Manchester United monitor midfield options
El Nacional reported that Chelsea are ready to make an offer of over €100 million ($112 million) for Barcelona midfielder Fermín López after a failed approach for the Spain international during the summer.
Nicolò Schira reported that Chelsea and Manchester United are both watching Como midfielder Nico Paz ahead of what could be huge bids at the end of the season.
François Gallardo reported that Barcelona are prepared to pursue the signing of Nico Paz at the end of the season, with Real Madrid holding a buyback clause for the Como midfielder.
Arsenal and Liverpool linked with emerging talent
TEAMtalk reported that Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, 21, has emerged as a target for both Arsenal and Liverpool, who have been alerted to his release clause of £50 million ($67 million).
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Arsenal have joined the race to sign breakout Monza striker Gustavo Varela, who has scored six goals in his first six Serie A games this season.
Ekrem Konur reported that Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract and wants to leave the club as soon as possible. Ekrem Konur also reported that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in Alex Scott.
Spanish giants linked with Premier League names
Football Insider reported that Tottenham Hotspur are relaxed about interest in right back Pedro Porro from both Barcelona and Real Madrid and will use a huge asking price to scare off the Spanish giants.
Football Insider reported that Barcelona are no longer in the race to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain the only suitors remaining.
El Nacional reported that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is prepared to join either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the future, but only if they agree to insert a reasonable release clause in his contract to give him the freedom to pursue another move further down the line.
Bernabeu Digital reported that Real Madrid are prepared to consider offloading right back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.
Other reported moves across Europe
The i Paper reported that Lewis Hall remains interested in swapping Newcastle United for Manchester United, despite signing a new contract at St James’ Park.
TEAMtalk reported that Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all identified Brighton & Hove Albion center back Luka Vušković as a future transfer target.
Tribuna Deportiva reported that Liverpool informed Valencia of a desire to trigger the release clause of 19-year-old winger David Otorbi, prompting the Spanish side to tie him down to a new contract with an even higher clause.
Eurosport reported that PSG are looking at Athletic Club winger Nico Williams as they search for a replacement for the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
SPORT reported that Barcelona are continuing to monitor the situation surrounding Manchester City’s guilty verdict in the hope that their move for 17-year-old USMNT midfielder Cavan Sullivan collapses, giving them the chance to strike.