Liverpool is among the leading European clubs interested in 20-year-old German centre-back Finn Jeltsch of Stuttgart. Alongside Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested in the young defender, confirming he is one of the most sought-after young defensive players in Europe.
Chelsea, after a summer transfer fell through, is fully focused on signing 23-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott from Bournemouth. Scott is also on Liverpool's wishlist, so competition between the two clubs for his signature could develop.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs tracking German striker Nicola Tresoldi. His club Club Brugge rejected the possibility of selling the 22-year-old striker in January, but that has not stopped interest from numerous clubs. Tresoldi has been scouted by Chelsea and Manchester City, in addition to Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle.
The situation at Manchester United is complex: the club planned to replace Michael Carrick this week but failed to find a suitable replacement. If they decide on Eddie Howe as Carrick's successor, United would have to pay Newcastle around 3 million pounds in compensation.
Brighton is not worried by interest from Milan and Atletico Madrid in 23-year-old Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez, and the club sees no reason for concern over a potential departure.
Pierre Sage remains under significant pressure and could be sacked if Crystal Palace lose to Tottenham on Saturday. Liverpool will attempt to sign Valencia winger David Otorbi in January if the Spanish club activates the option that would increase the 19-year-old Spanish winger's release clause from 30 to 50 million pounds.
Juventus has set 25-year-old American striker Folarin Balogun of Monaco as its main January target. Balogun's transfer to Everton fell through at the very last moment of the transfer window.
