Manchester City are actively keeping tabs on England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty continues to grow over the 27-year-old's future at Real Madrid. (Teamtalk)
Bournemouth are close to completing the signing of Vasco da Gama's Brazilian forward Rayan, 19, on a permanent deal. (Athletic)
Chelsea have activated a recall option for Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund. (Athletic)
Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking Rennes' 18-year-old French striker Mohamed Kader Meite. (Caughtoffside)
Leeds winger Jack Harrison has joined Fiorentina on loan until the end of the season. (BBC Sport)
Meanwhile, Ligue 1 side Rennes have rejected Chelsea's January approach for France Under-21 centre-back Jeremy Jacquet but the Blues remain keen on a summer deal for the 20-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lazio have submitted an offer worth up to £15m for Everton's 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Football Insider)
Flamengo are in advanced talks to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham. (Athletic)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
Liverpool have contacted ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso's representatives to enquire about the Spaniard's availability, with the 44-year-old reportedly giving a positive response to his former club's approach. (AS)
Marti Cifuentes has been sacked as Leicester City boss after just six months in charge with the Foxes in the bottom half of the Championship table. (BBC Sport)