Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen on a deal for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, with the Bees demanding a fee in excess of £60m for the 24-year-old. The German has scored three goals for Brentford so far this season, and his form has attracted interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.
Scott U-turn opens door for Liverpool and Chelsea
Bournemouth have softened their stance on selling midfielder Alex Scott, putting Chelsea and Liverpool on alert. Chelsea saw an offer of £64m rejected during the summer, but the club is now open to selling the 23-year-old, though only if certain conditions are met.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Scott, with the England international potentially leaving the Vitality Stadium in January.
Man Utd eye double swoop; Barcelona monitor Martinez
Manchester United could sign both Jarrad Branthwaite and Adrien Truffert in a key double swoop. The Red Devils are also rumoured to be eyeing Newcastle star Bazoumana Toure, who is also being tracked by Arsenal.
Barcelona are monitoring Lisandro Martinez's situation at Manchester United, with his future in doubt after he criticised the club's board in an interview this week. The Argentine is out of contract in the summer, and Barcelona could offer him a fresh start, possibly at a cut price in January.
Bellingham agrees new Real Madrid deal; Alonso confirms Chelsea plan
Jude Bellingham has agreed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, according to AS. The 23-year-old will receive improved terms, extending his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031.
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Chelsea will not panic buy in January despite Reece James facing three months out after knee surgery. James is not expected to return until late January, a period which could see him miss up to 22 matches.
Other key updates
Daniel Farke has reached an agreement in principle to extend his Leeds contract to 2029. Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore has revealed he had offers to stay in England but chose to test himself in the Bundesliga with Cologne. Arsenal are also interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who scored a hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League this week.
