Transfer rumors swirl across Europe as Arsenal push for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, while Liverpool and Paris St-Germain negotiate with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. Jose Mourinho is compiling a list of positions to strengthen as he prepares to return to Real Madrid, adding a blockbuster element to the summer window.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi wants three former Brighton players: midfielder Carlos Baleba, defender Jan Paul van Hecke, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Barcelona have their eye on Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, and Brentford have tabled a £39 million bid for Cologne's 19-year-old winger Said El Mala.

Everton plan a £10 million move for DR Congo full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka following West Ham's relegation. Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca, linked with replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, intends to give Jack Grealish the chance to revive his career. With so many clubs active, January feels far away.