Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is a target for Atletico Madrid, with the 27-year-old emerging as a potential January transfer target. The futures of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino at Arsenal could be in doubt as the Gunners look to balance their finances. Arsenal have made significant progress in securing new contracts for Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 27, Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 25, and England midfielder Declan Rice, 27, with agreements on course to be finalised before January.
Leeds United plan to step up contract talks with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 29, looking to extend his deal until 2030. Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, 24, is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Aston Villa. Everton are among several European clubs interested in signing Flamengo's 26-year-old Brazil winger Samuel Lino.
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in 26-year-old Italy and Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso. Barcelona have expressed interest in Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah, 30, but the German champions do not plan on letting him leave. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, could retire at the end of the season, with the club considering moves for Schalke 04's Lorius Karius, 33, and Fulham's Bernd Leno, 34, as possible back-up options.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing