Transfers

Manchester United are aiming to poach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, with the Magpies already lining up a replacement.

It has been reported that Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has been observed by scouts from Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Emily Fox on a free transfer from North Carolina Courage, per a new report.

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Bayern Munich target and Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.

Liverpool loanee Fabio Carvalho is open to a return to Fulham if he is able to cut his loan spell at RB Leipzig short.

Real Madrid could turn their attention to Napoli striker Víctor Osimhen if they can't sign Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.

MLS side New York Red Bulls have signed Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

Manchester United have been reportedly stung again as a stunningly low Donny van de Beek purchase option fee with Eintracht Frankfurt is revealed.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for out-of-favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after losing Robert Sanchez to injury.

Ross Barkley has opened up on his failed Chelsea move after impressing on his return to the Premier League with Luton Town.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti appears to be closer to continuing at the Bernabeu than departing for Brazil as he enters new contract talks.

Arsenal are reportedly chasing the signature of Goncalo Inacio to bolster their defence in their three-way title race with Liverpool and Man City.

Barcelona boss Xavi admitted River Plate prodigy Claudio Echeverri is a "talent" amid transfer links with the Spanish giants.

Lewis Hall appears to have deleted a farewell message to Chelsea amid reports of a permanent transfer to Newcastle United.

Barcelona's treble-winning manager Jonatan Giraldez has told the club that he is determined to leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

Djurgarden's sporting director has confirmed that Barcelona have been in "dialogue" with the Swedish club about signing prodigy Lucas Bergvall.

Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham's younger brother Jobe off the back of his impressive start to life at Sunderland.

With Piero Hincapie rumoured to have a €70 million (£60m/$76m) release clause, Liverpool could be enticed to reenter the race for his signing.

Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek is reportedly set to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with an option to make the move permanent.

Jose Mourinho has taken a not so subtle dig at Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola's transfer stance as Kalvin Phillips inches towards an exit.

RB Leipzig are reportedly desperate to keep Liverpool loanee Fabio Carvalho, despite the Reds' plans to recall forward over a lack of playing time.

Jesse Lingard, who is now a free agent, reportedly turned down offers of four-year contracts at Newcastle and Fulham before joining Nottingham Forest.

Mohamed Salah remains of interest to teams in Saudi Arabia, but the Liverpool star is not expected to make a move to the Middle East in January.

Timo Werner could reportedly return to the Premier League as West Ham make initial enquiries over RB Leipzig striker.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly set to hold a key meeting with incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co.

The Blues are still in dire need of a prolific goal-scorer up front, and it would be no surprise to see them spend big to land one in the new year

Jadon Sancho's future is in further doubt ahead of the January transfer window as Manchester United are unable to find teams interested in the winger.

USMNT defender Miles Robinson is visiting MLS Supporters' Shield champions FC Cincinnati during free agency - despite links with PSV in Europe.

Serhou Guirassy has rejected an offer to extend his contract at Stuttgart as the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle plot moves for him.