Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Scott McTominay’s contract talks at Napoli, with the Spanish giants interested in signing the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder at the end of the season, according to Tuttomercato. Manchester United are unlikely to bring their former midfielder back to Old Trafford as they are targeting younger signings, Football Insider reports.
Real Madrid are also interested in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. Bayern want to extend the 24-year-old France international’s contract, which runs until 2029, and it is likely he will stay with the German club unless a move to Real Madrid materialises, according to Sky Sports Germany.
At Manchester United, attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel, 16, has been made an official scholarship contract offer. The Guardian reports that United could get only £350,000 for him if he decides not to stay at the club and moves abroad.
Chelsea are keen on signing Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29, as a belated replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City on transfer deadline day, Sport reports.
Liverpool have a £59.5m buyback clause for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, 23. The England international, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea, is reluctant to return to Anfield, according to Football Insider.
Juventus have doubts over 24-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade, who is on loan at the club from Newcastle United, and are looking at alternatives, including 25-year-old Monaco and United States forward Folarin Balogun, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Newcastle and Everton are both keen on Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara. The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder spent two years with Norwich City before moving to Turkey, Webaslan reports.
Hull City are close to signing Deniz Donmezer, an 18-year-old goalkeeper at Turkish side Kayserispor, for a fee of £1.5m, according to Teamtalk.