Benfica and Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, have agreed a move to Chelsea. (Metro)
But Benfica says reports it is ready to sell its World Cup winner in January are “totally false”. (Evening Standard)
Chelsea’s contingency plan is to sign 24-year-old Brighton and Argentine midfielder Alexis Mack Allister if the transfer fails. (The Times – subscription required)
Real Madrid are poised to spend over €100m (£88.6m) to sign 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is also Liverpool’s target. ESPN)
Newcastle are strongly linked to high-rated Beres Sarsfield midfielder Maximo Perrone, but Manchester City could have beaten the Magpies to sign him. (Team Talk)
Jorginho, 31, wants to return to Napoli when his contract with Chelsea expires, but Barcelona and Newcastle are also interested in the Italian midfielder. (La Repubblica – Italian)
Raul Jimenez, 31, could likely be cleared to leave Wolves in January if the club succeeds in signing another striker. (daily mail)
Leeds United are currently the only team chasing Villarreal left-back Alfonso Pedraza, 26. (Team Talk)
Aston Villa are interested in former Everton and Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu, 28, who currently plays for Udinese. (90 minutes)
Tottenham winger Brian Gill, 21, wants to return to Valencia and could get his wish in January. (Deporte Valenciano – Spanish)
Wolverhampton Wanderers target Viktor Gookeles, 24, is going nowhere in the January transfer window, says Swedish forward Coventry City boss Mark Robbins. (Birmingham Live)
Southampton are interested in signing Lorient and Nigerian striker Terem Mofi, 23, in January. (Southern Daily Echo)
Source: BBC
