Manchester United will closely observe Atletico Madrid's 23-year-old Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone during their Champions League clash, as interest in the striker grows. Meanwhile, Chelsea must pay at least £50m to lure Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in January. A host of Premier League clubs are eyeing Inter Milan's 21-year-old Serbia midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, with AS reporting strong demand for the young talent.
Chelsea are prepared to meet Bournemouth's asking price for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott, though the Cherries hope to retain him with a new contract. Werder Bremen have no option to sign on-loan Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 33, from West Ham, and no talks have occurred regarding a permanent deal. Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, is nearing a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2028. Brighton have identified Red Bull Salzburg's 19-year-old Polish attacking midfielder Bartosz Mazurek as a key January target.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing