Manchester United had initial talks about signing French defender Axel Disasi from Monaco, with the 24-year-old being tracked by a number of Premier League clubs. (To post)
real Madrid become optimistic about their chances of beating liverpool on the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, from Borussia Dortmund. (Marca – in Spanish)
Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, is one of four Barcelona players not available for sale this month, according to club president Joan Laporta. (shimmer)
Ajax have set a £40million price tag for 22-year-old Ghanaian striker Mohammed Kudus, wanted by Manchester United. (Star)
Manchester United are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt Randal Kolo Muani, 24-year-old French striker. (Sky Germany)
Southampton are exploring the possibility of signing 29-year-old England defender Michael Keane from Everton. (Athletics – subscription required)
Saints have reached a £6million deal with Dinamo Zagreb for Croatian striker Mislav Orsic. (Fabrizio Romano)
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund monitor Aston Villa’s 19-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, on loan to Queens Park Rangers. (Team Testimonial)
Ukrainian midfielder Mykhaylo Mudryk, 22, informed Shakhtar Donetsk that he wants to join Arsenal in January. (90mins)
Shakhtar director Darijo Srna had dinner with former Arsenal players Willian and Eduardo in London on Thursday. (Sun)
City of Coventry could move for 31-year-old England midfielder Jamie Paterson, who is out of favor at Swansea City. (Coventry Live)
