Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson is on Crystal Palace's list of potential January signings, with the Eagles wanting the Wales international, 24, to help their bid to qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham are prepared to smash their wage structure to sign Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool. (Teamtalk)
Chelsea are emerging as the frontrunners in the race for AZ Alkmaar's highly rated midfielder Kees Smit, 19, with the Netherlands international also on the radar of Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham. (The I)
Newcastle's interest in Toulouse's French defender Dayann Methalie, 19, could spell the end of 33-year-old Swiss defender Fabian Schar's time at the club with his contract expiring next summer. (Football Insider)
West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is one of the names AC Milan will consider in the January transfer window as the Germany international, 32, wants to leave the London Stadium. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Crystal Palace are keen on Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, 25, who is expected to leave the Bundesliga side in January. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham, Lazio and AC Milan are all interested in 26-year-old Italy and Sassuolo striker Andrea Pinamonti. (Calciomercato)
Everton midfielder James Garner is admired by Nottingham Forest although a January move for the 24-year-old Englishman is unlikely given he has been starting regularly for the Toffees. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea and Manchester United are accelerating efforts to sign Sunderland and DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki, 20, after his fine start to life in English football. (Football Insider)
INTERNATIONAL STUFF
Five million requests for 2026 World Cup tickets have been made since the latest ticketing phase opened on Thursday, says Fifa - despite growing criticism over their cost. (BBCSport)
OTHER STUFF
More than half of the 20 Premier League clubs are involved in an almighty scramble to find new shirt sponsors for next season as they will no longer be allowed to have gambling companies. (Times)