Manchester City are aware that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is interested in playing for Real Madrid but want to start talks about extending his contract, with the 23-year-old's current contract running until June 2027. (ESPN)
Former manager of Swansea and Leeds United, Garry Monk is a name linked to replace Andrea Pirlo at Sampdoria. (SampNews24, via Sun)
Chelsea are waiting to see if Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will sign a new contract with Napoli, with the 24-year-old and his representative still undecided on whether to stay at the Italian club. (90 Min)
Brentford are considering a move for Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz in January, with the Bees having failed to sign the Argentine when he joined the south coast club in January - although the 20-year-old signed a new contract at Saints on of Friday. ((Standard)
).Barcelona are considering bringing Argentine striker Lionel Messi, 36, back to his boyhood team on loan in January if Inter Miami fail to reach the MLS playoffs. (Sport, via Mail)
League One team Burton Albion has published a secret post teasing the possibility of a return to football for former Liverpool, Tottenham and England striker Peter Crouch, 38. (Mail)
Germany's World Cup winner Jerome Boateng, 35, is without a club after failing to secure a contract with his former team Bayern Munich. (Sun)Former Tottenham, Crystal Palace and England winger Andros Townsend, 32, is on trial at Luton Town and is close to signing a new Premier League contract. (Express)
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, 24, is looking at a possible switch from England to Jamaica. (Mail)
Bradford City have targeted Steve Thompson and Neil Redfearn in their search for a new manager to replace Mark Hughes. (Star)
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