Yahoo Sports Man City prepare Zubimendi bid - Monday's gossip
Manchester City want Martin Zubimendi, Paris St-Germain are an option for Erling Haaland, Manchester United are targeting Christopher Nkunku and Jarrad Branthwaite is being tracked by Real Madrid.
Manchester City are prepared to pay the 60m euros (£50m) release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, as they continue their search for a replacement for fellow Spaniard Rodri in January. (Mirror)
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, 26, is another candidate for City but the Uruguay international has a release clause of 1bn euros (£830m). (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Paris St-Germain is a "plan B" for Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 24, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested in the Norwegian, who is out of contract in 2027. (Football365)
Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 26, as the Frenchman is unhappy with his playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L'Equipe via Express)
The Red Devils have also joined Barcelona in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Tottenham's Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero, 26, and Everton's England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, have been identified by Real Madrid as potential reinforcements. (Caught Offside)
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, 31, is in high demand as the Japan international continues to struggle for game time at Anfield, with AC Milan, Fulham, Wolves and Ipswich all interested. (Caught Offside)
Tottenham are keen on a move for Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, 19, but will have to compete with Leicester, where he is currently on loan from Brighton. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Santos director Marcio Calves says a return for Neymar, 32, to his former club would be "every fan's dream" and while no "official negotiations" have taken place with current side Al-Hilal, he was "60%" sure the Brazil forward would complete a move when his contract ends in June. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Roberto Mancini is the bookmakers' favourite to be appointed Roma manager but former bosses Daniele de Rossi and Claudio Ranieri remain in the frame, while Frank Lampard has also be linked with the vacant post. (La Gazzatta Dello Sport - in Italian)
