Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is now a primary target for Inter Milan, while Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a confidential buyout clause, and the Blues are tracking young Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan are now part of the competition to sign the services of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, but Liverpool continue to be the favourites to land the 25-year England international.
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has included a buyout clause in his contract, however the team are keeping it under wraps as they intend to hold onto the 25-year-old Ghanaian player, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are each tracking Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year Portuguese forward Cardoso Varela, bringing to the transfer rumours surrounding the young prospect.
Brighton do not plan to sell Cameroonian player Carlos Baleba in the winter window, even though the 21-year attracting interest from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have placed Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, ahead of Baleba on their shortlist of recruitment objectives.
Manchester United are considering extending Brazil midfielder Casemiro's deal past this season, but only if the 33-year-old agrees to a salary reduction.
Interest in Casemiro has come from Brazil and Saudi clubs, but Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim may make a case for the ex- Real Madrid player to stay.
Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33-year-old, has stated that he has no plans to depart the team, even with interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz is desired by Barcelona, but the club will not allow the 29-year Colombian player leave in January.
Ex- Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's decision to take a role at Serie A club Parma instead of Nottingham Forest is a further sign that boss Ange Postecoglou is on shaky ground at the club.
New Newcastle recruitment chief Ross Wilson will oversee an review into the contract situation of the club's top players, as the team look to prevent a repeat of the transfer drama that saw Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 26-year-old, move to Liverpool.
Chelsea are not worried over the future of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, 23, following the public axing of his representative.
Caicedo is set to be offered with a fresh deal by Chelsea to deter interest from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are keen on Barcelona's 17-year-old Spain midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has not yet earn a senior appearance with the Spanish side.
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