By: Gordon from statstriker.com
- Real Madrid have initiated contact with Portugal international Diogo Dalot, 25, and have learned that Manchester United value the full-back at £41.5m. However, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, remains their top target.
- Manchester United are in discussions to sign 26-year-old Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, while Manchester City are also intensifying efforts to secure his services.
- Mohamed Salah, 32, is reportedly open to signing a one-year extension with Liverpool, though he is growing frustrated with the club's handling of contract talks. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain have yet to make a move for the Egypt star despite recent speculation.
- West Ham United are eyeing Porto boss Sergio Conceicao as a potential replacement for Julen Lopetegui, whose position is under threat.
- Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim plans to discuss a new contract with 22-year-old Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, whose current deal expires next summer.
- Bayern Munich are negotiating a contract extension with Leroy Sane, the 28-year-old Germany winger.
- Leicester City are considering terminating Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard's loan deal in January. The 26-year-old French forward has struggled for form this season.
- Wayne Rooney is under mounting pressure as Plymouth Argyle boss following a series of disappointing results. Upcoming home games against Oxford United and Swansea City are deemed crucial for his future.
- Manchester City are among several clubs tracking 20-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but the Eagles are intent on retaining the England international at least until the summer.
- Chelsea could allow 23-year-old Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk to leave on loan during the January transfer window.
- Real Madrid are preparing to offer Spanish defender Raul Asencio, 21, a new and improved contract.
- Aston Villa are prioritizing the acquisition of a new right-back in the January transfer window.
- Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are competing to sign Lens' Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, 20.
- West Ham United have decided to offer Vladimir Coufal a new deal, keeping the 32-year-old Czech Republic right-back at the club.
