Liverpool have emerged as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Teamtalk)
Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli target Dodo, 27, looks set to secure a move away from Fiorentina in Janaury, with several clubs interested in the Brazilian full-back. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Brighton and Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22, is still keen to join Liverpool after a summer move failed to materialise. (GiveMeSport)
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been circling Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 26, and will be ready to pounce if the opportunity arises. (Sun)
German giants Bayern Munich would move for England midfielder Phil Foden, 26, if he becomes available for a move from Manchester City. (Teamtalk)
Italy and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22 would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, with Newcastle and Chelsea having already expressed their interest. (Football Italia)
Former Fulham, Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling, 36, has signed for Portuguese league leaders Porto. He has been without a club since leaving Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Fayha in the summer. (BBC Sports)
OTHER STUFF
The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has been completed. (BBC Sports)
The head of the Turkish referees' body has been arrested as part of a police investigation into corruption. Ferhat Gundogdu, the president of the refereeing body, his vice-president and another five people are those arrested. (BBC Sports)
Manchester City's rivals are demanding sanctions are imposed on the club before the end of the season. (Sun)