Clubs in England, Spain, Germany and Italy have been linked with January recruitment, retention and loan decisions involving a number of players.
Club recruitment and player decisions
The Daily Briefing says Arsenal midfielder Martin Ødegaard is working to convince Norway teammate and RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa to join him at Emirates Stadium.
According to Fichajes, Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs has been identified as a possible January target for Arsenal to help manage the absence of injured star Bukayo Saka.
Footy-Africa says Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all considering moves to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara in January.
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have watched Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as a potential successor for Alisson. Arsenal and Manchester City continue to follow Suzuki, who is also on the radars of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
El Nacional says Aston Villa are trying to convince 16-year-old midfielder Ebrima Tunkara to swap Barcelona for Villa Park, while Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is determined not to lose him.
According to Mark Brus, AC Milan defender Koni De Winter is being followed by Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Ekrem Konur says Bayern Munich have looked into a potential deal for Chelsea winger Estêvão, who is valued at €80 million ($90 million).
According to fussball-news, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United and Newcastle United are all interested in signing Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni.
Defensive movement involving Spanish clubs
Calciomercato.it says Lisandro Martínez is wanted by Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, while Como, Inter Milan and Roma are also competing for his signature.
According to SPORT, Barcelona want to sign Manchester United center back Lisandro Martínez in January but do not have the finances to make a typical offer. Barcelona hope Martínez would accept a significant pay cut initially in an agreement that would see his earnings rise in the coming seasons.
El Nacional says Chelsea center back Levi Colwill is on Barcelona’s radar, and the 23-year-old is interested in making the switch to Camp Nou.
According to SPORT, the agent of Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde has informed Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester United of the conditions for a January transfer. A price tag of €40 million ($45 million) has been set for Balde, but Barcelona could consider loan offers, particularly if they include an obligatory purchase clause based on certain conditions.
Attacking players under consideration
Gazzetta dello Sport says Roma’s list of January targets is topped by Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, for whom an unsuccessful approach was made during the summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid continue to track Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich have no interest in entertaining talks and are instead working to tie the French winger down to a new contract.
TEAMtalk says Real Madrid are interested in Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, but Liverpool have blocked all talks over an exit.
According to Fichajes, José Mourinho is ready to let striker Endrick leave Real Madrid in January. Arsenal want to sign Endrick permanently, while AC Milan and Manchester United are exploring loan deals.
Loan plans and retention decisions
Football Insider says Tottenham Hotspur now have no plans to explore a loan exit for 18-year-old Luca Williams-Barnett, who has caught the eye of manager Roberto De Zerbi.
According to Daily Mail, Newcastle will not let midfielder Aladji Bamba leave the club in January despite his ongoing struggle for minutes.
