Real Madrid will consider a move for Tottenham's Spanish full-back Pedro Porro, 25, if they cannot complete a move for England and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. (AS)
Manchester City have rejected approaches from several clubs to take 18-year-old attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri on loan with the Argentine expected to link up with Pep Guardiola's side from River Plate at the start of 2025. (Fabrizio Romano)
Erik ten Hag considered signing former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, now 33, from Brighton during his tenure as the Red Devils' manager. (Athletic)
West Ham will struggle to progress their interest in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, 27, with Paris St-Germain favourites to sign the Nigeria international if he becomes available. (Football Insider)
Sunderland will fight to retain the services of 17-year-old English midfielder Chris Rigg, who is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea. (Football Insider)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
Ruben Amorim has already discussed his transfer plans with the Manchester United hierarchy and does not see winger Antony, midfielders Casemiro and Christian Eriksen or defender Victor Lindelof as part of his plans. (Teamtalk)
United's bid to secure the services of Amorim has hit a snag after Sporting demanded £4m for his staff on top of the £8.3m release fee for the manager. (Times)
Amorim accepts he may be forced to wait until the international break next month to join United. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham's decision not to appoint Amorim in the summer was down to his lack of experience in managing a big club, rather than a financial one. (Daily Mail)
OTHER STUFF
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have landed new investment from a billionaire New York family as they try fund the club's rise through English football. (Daily Telegraph)