Three Premier League clubs are reportedly keeping tabs on Freiburg's Croatian striker Igor Matanovic. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all on a growing list of clubs checking on the 23-year-old forward.
In other transfer news, Newcastle United are said to be open to letting midfielder Joe Willock, 27, depart in the January transfer window. His contract is due to expire in the summer, and negotiations for a new deal have not yet begun.
Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly keen on Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, 19, as the Serie A side looks to increase the number of Italian players in their squad. Tottenham, however, have no plans to sell defender Micky van de Ven, 25, despite Liverpool's reported interest in the Netherlands international for next year.
AC Milan are considering Brighton's Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, 22, as a potential replacement for Luka Modric, 41, should the Croatian international choose to retire. Additionally, Brighton and Bournemouth have sent scouts to Medellin to observe 21-year-old Colombian centre-back Neider Parra, who plays for Atletico Nacional.
Brentford's Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, 24, would reportedly consider leaving the club in the future if first-team opportunities remain limited. Roma are also looking to sign Brazil striker Endrick, 20, on loan from Real Madrid in January, with the player reportedly keen on the move for more game time.
Finally, Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha, 29, and Spanish youngsters Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal, both 19, are all in line to sign new contracts with the Catalan club.