Fichajes reports that Barcelona have ruled out signing Argentina forward Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid in January. The 24-year-old is waiting to see whether Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal make a bid for him, or whether he should stay put.
Liverpool will not countenance selling Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, to Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, according to Christian Falk. The same report says Bayern would only consider making a move next summer if France winger Michael Olise, 24, turns down a new deal.
CaughtOffside reports that Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, 23, and Crystal Palace and England’s Adam Wharton, 22, are Chelsea’s primary midfield targets. The West London club are no longer interested in Monaco and Senegal’s Lamine Camara, 22.
The Mail reports that Aston Villa are keen to tie Argentina midfielder Emi Buendía, 29, to a new contract as a reward for his outstanding form.
Teamtalk reports that England left-back Luke Shaw, 31, could leave Manchester United when his present deal expires next summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Udinese are set to sign Austria defender David Alaba, 34. The defender left Real Madrid in the summer.