Liverpool watched Kees Smit when AZ Alkmaar faced Sunderland in the Europa League this week. The 20-year-old Netherlands midfielder is rated at £51.5m, and Chelsea, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are also reported to be keeping tabs on him.
Tottenham are leading the race to sign Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense. The 19-year-old Brazil defender is valued at 30m euros, with Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Brentford also monitoring him.
Monaco have confirmed plans to sell United States striker Folarin Balogun in January. The 25-year-old changed his mind over a move to Everton on deadline day. Monaco have also admitted that a January deal for 22-year-old Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara could be possible, with Liverpool and Chelsea interested.
Manchester United are monitoring the performances of Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The 24-year-old is being watched by the Old Trafford club, while several European clubs are tracking English 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong’s situation at Chelsea.
Real Madrid are reported to be ready to go all out to sign Morocco midfielder Abdellah Ouazane, 17, who is at Ajax. Newcastle United are set to revive their interest in Djurgarden midfielder Bo Hegland after the 22-year-old Norwegian opted against a move in the summer.
Arsenal, Brighton and Aston Villa are all monitoring Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl. The 17-year-old Austrian is valued at £20m. Tottenham are considering signing free agent Mauro Icardi after the Argentine left Galatasaray, but they will not be able to register the 33-year-old until January.
Manchester City and Liverpool are keen on signing Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, with Borussia Dortmund expected to ask for 80-90m euros. Chelsea have joined a number of European clubs in the race to sign The Gambia youth international Adama Jeng, 15, from Norwegian side Tromso IL.