Liverpool will not countenance selling Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, to Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, while the German giants would only consider making a move next summer if France winger Michael Olise, 24, turns down a new deal. (Bild)
Bournemouth's Alex Scott, 23, and Crystal Palace and England's Adam Wharton, 22, are Chelsea's primary midfield targets, with the West London club no longer interested in Monaco and Senegal's Lamine Camara, 22. (CaughtOffside)
England left-back Luke Shaw, 31, could leave Manchester United when his present deal expires with the club next summer. (Teamtalk)
Barcelona have ruled out signing Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in January, with the 24-year-old waiting to see whether Paris St-Germain or Arsenal make a bid for him, or whether he should stay put. (Fichajes)
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine. (BBC Sports)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
Manchester United have made Antonio Conte their top target to replace Michael Carrick as manager, claim sensational reports in Italy. (Sun)
OTHER STUFF
Aston Villa are keen to tie Argentina midfielder Emi Buendia, 29, to a new contract as a reward for his outstanding form. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland midfielder Enzo Le Fee has signed a new long-term contract at the club. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United are selling pieces of their Old Trafford pitch for £125 each. The initiative was announced the same day that the club reported that overall debt remains more than £1bn. (BBC Sports)