Liverpool are one of three clubs to enquire about Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye while Manchester United’s hopes of signing Adam Wharton may depend on European qualification.
Manchester City, Tottenham and Everton’s city rivals Liverpool have made enquiries about signing the Toffees’ Senegal international forward Iliman Ndiaye, 25. (Foot Mercato – in French, external)
Manchester United are confident of signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton in a £70m deal next summer – although the 21-year-old will snub a move to Old Trafford if United do not qualify for Europe. (Mirror, external)
Newcastle are prepared to make a substantial bid for Brazil winger Raphinha next summer if Barcelona are willing to consider selling the 28-year-old. (Fichajes – in Spanish, external)
Nottingham Forest and Brazil centre-back Murillo, 23, is Barcelona’s top target to bolster their defence next season. (Fichajes – in Spanish, external)
Aston Villa are eyeing a surprise £50m move for Brentford’s 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, who has scored 11 Premier League goals so far this season. (Mirror, external)
Crystal Palace and Fulham are among the clubs continuing to monitor Watford and Republic of Ireland winger Rocco Vata, 20. The Championship side value Vata at about £20m. (Mail, external)
Spurs are sensing an opportunity to rival Manchester United for the signing of Brighton’s Cameroon international midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (Caught Offside, via the Daily Briefing, external)
Brighton will block any offers from Nottingham Forest for versatile England Under-21 international Jack Hinshelwood, 20. (Football Insider, external)
Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 39, is expected to leave Mexican club Monterrey but has no plans to retire. (Marca – in Spanish, external)
England striker Ivan Toney, 29, has been linked with a move back to the Premier League but he is settled in Saudi Arabia and is unlikely to leave Al-Ahli in January. (Talksport), external