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🚨 Newcastle United and Everton are lining up bids for Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara before the January window. The 27-year-old Brazilian is also being tracked by Napoli and AS Roma, while Aston Villa and Brighton have shown interest in the past. Galatasaray could ask for €40M just to open talks, though a fee in the region of €35M might be enough to get a deal done. (Source: @fussball_news)

🚨 Manchester United are keen on Como midfielder Nico Paz and could launch a big-money bid in January. The 22-year-old Argentine has racked up five goals and six assists in 11 games so far this season. United could turn their attention to Paz should Bruno Fernandes depart, although Real Madrid hold an €80M buy-back clause. (Source: @elnacionalcat)

🚨 Liverpool are weighing up a January move for a new left-back, with doubts growing over Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas. The Reds' shortlist features Lewis Hall, Federico Dimarco, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Álvaro Carreras and Maximiliano Araújo. (Source: El Nacional)

🚨 Chelsea may look to bring Antonio Rudiger back to Stamford Bridge, with the centre-back tipped to depart Real Madrid next summer. The 33-year-old's deal runs out in 2027, which could allow the Blues to land him for free. Xabi Alonso's squad is in need of more experience and depth at the back, though other Premier League sides and clubs in Saudi Arabia are also keen. (Source: @footyinsider247)

🚨 Manchester United are weighing up a January swoop for Leeds United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Red Devils are exploring whether a deal for the 29-year-old is realistic, with the striker having netted four times in eight Premier League outings. Leeds are intent on keeping Calvert-Lewin and want to extend his stay beyond his current deal, which expires in 2028. (Source: @TheAthleticFC)

🚨 Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs is attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. AS Roma are now in the mix too, having sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old on several occasions, including the clash with Inter Milan. Forbs has chipped in with three goals and six assists from 11 games so far this season. (Source: @asromaliveit1)

🚨 Chelsea have verbally agreed personal terms with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. Xabi Alonso held direct talks with the 23-year-old over the summer, playing a key role in persuading him to opt for Stamford Bridge. The Blues are aiming to get a deal done in January, but Bournemouth are demanding more than £100M and the two clubs have yet to strike an agreement. (Source: @siphillipssport)

🚨 Bukayo Saka and Rayan Cherki have made Real Madrid's shortlist as they look at bolstering their attack. Talks with Arsenal and Manchester City have yet to begin, but Madrid could reportedly reach out to the players' camps soon. Arsenal would want a minimum of €150M–€160M before even entertaining talks over Saka, while Cherki would also cost upwards of €100M. (Source: @fussball_news)

🚨 Erling Haaland has his heart set on playing in LaLiga and is tipped to make the move to Spain at some point. The Manchester City striker's next step will take him to the Spanish top flight, although he has yet to choose between Barcelona and Real Madrid. His future could become a hot topic as City wait for the verdict in their case. (Source: @MatteMoretto)

🚨 Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister with a view to a possible move down the line. José Mourinho is a huge fan of the Argentine, especially his physical presence and ability to win his battles. The 27-year-old's contract runs until 2028, with no extension currently in the pipeline. Liverpool are expected to rebuff any approach. 🇦🇷 (Source: Sky Germany)