Liverpool have joined the race to sign Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, while Chelsea maintain their interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
Premier League Transfer Targets
Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid are among the top European clubs keeping a close watch on Stuttgart’s 20-year-old German centre-back Finn Jeltsch, as reported by Sport.
Chelsea are fully focused on securing a deal for Alex Scott from Bournemouth after his potential transfer collapsed during the summer window. The 23-year-old England midfielder is also included on Liverpool’s shortlist, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are among several English clubs monitoring Club Brugge’s Germany youth international striker Nicolo Tresoldi, with Chelsea and Manchester City also having scouted the player, as noted by Teamtalk. However, Het Nieuwsblad reports via Metro that Club Brugge have ruled out selling the 22-year-old forward in January.
Liverpool are prepared to pursue Valencia winger David Otorbi in January if the La Liga club exercises an option to raise the 19-year-old Spanish winger’s release clause from £30 million to £50 million, according to Football Insider.
Juventus have identified Monaco’s 25-year-old American striker Folarin Balogun as their primary January transfer target, after his attempted deadline-day move to Everton fell through, as stated by Tuttosport.
Managerial Uncertainty and Club Updates
Manchester United had considered dismissing Michael Carrick this week but ultimately failed to agree on a suitable replacement, according to The I. Furthermore, The Guardian reports that Manchester United would owe Newcastle approximately £3 million in compensation if they decide to hire Eddie Howe to succeed Carrick.
Brighton remain entirely unconcerned about the prospect of losing 23-year-old Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez, despite ongoing interest from AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, as indicated by Football Insider.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces intense pressure and risks dismissal if his team suffers a defeat against Tottenham on Saturday, according to The Guardian.
