Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is now a primary target for the Italian club, while Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a undisclosed buyout clause, and Chelsea are tracking young Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan are now part of the competition to acquire the services of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, however Liverpool are still the frontrunners to obtain the 25-year-old England international.
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has included a release clause in his deal, but the club are holding it under wraps as they aim to keep the 25-year Ghanaian player, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are both watching Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year-old Portuguese forward Cardoso Varela, bringing to the recruitment rumours surrounding the young talent.
Brighton have no intention to sell Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba in the winter window, even though the 21-year-old attracting interest from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have positioned Crystal Palace and England player Adam Wharton, 21-year-old, above Baleba on their list of transfer targets.
Manchester United are considering extending Brazil midfielder Casemiro's contract beyond this campaign, however only if the 33-year accepts a wage reduction.
Attention in Casemiro has come from Brazil and Saudi Arabia, yet Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim could argue for the former Real Madrid star to remain.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33-year-old, has emphasised that he does not intend to depart the club, despite interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz is wanted by Barcelona, yet the club will not allow the 29-year Colombia international leave in January.
Ex- Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's decision to take a role at Serie A side Parma rather than Nottingham Forest is a additional sign that boss Ange Postecoglou is on uncertain ground at the club.
Recently appointed Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will oversee an audit into the contract situation of the club's top stars, as the club aim to avoid a repeat of the transfer drama that saw Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 26, move to Liverpool.
Chelsea have no concern over the long-term of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, 23-year-old, after the very visible axing of his agent.
The midfielder is expected to be rewarded with a fresh deal by Chelsea to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Barcelona's 17-year-old Spain midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has yet to earn a senior appearance with the Catalan club.
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