Football transfer rumours: Liverpool battle Man Utd for Branthwaite; Allegri tipped to replace Ten Hag

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Liverpool are ready to hijack Manchester United's move for Everton's £70m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite as they look to bolster their options in defence. (Daily Mail)

Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is the latest candidate tipped to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

The Red Devils squad would be happy if Ruud van Nistelrooy took over from Ten Hag, who is under increasing pressure following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. (Daily Star)

Ex-England boss Gareth Southgate is also a leading contender, and his relationship with the club's top officials is said to have grown stronger since he left his former role after Euro 2024. (ipaper)

Real Madrid have contacted Palmeiras to declare their interest in 18-year-old defender Vitor Reis, who is also being tracked by Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. (Athletic)

Wojciech Szczesny was spotted at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys during Barca's 5-0 victory over Young Boys on Tuesday as his move to Catalonia nears completion. (Diario AS)

Manchester City have identified Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Atalanta's Ederson as two replacements for Rodri, who will miss the rest of the season due to a knee ligament injury. (CaughtOffside)

Eberechi Eze may have to force a move away from Palace if he wants to leave, with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool keeping an eye on his situation. (Football Insider)

Aston Villa have no intention of selling promising forward Jhon Duran, who attracted interest from West Ham United and Chelsea during the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)

Newcastle United face a whopping bill of more than £1bn in their bid to redevelop St James' Park and increase its capacity beyond 60,000. (Telegraph)

Anthony Gordon is expected to sign a new deal with the Magpies that will see him remain at the club until 2030. (Fabrizio Romano)