Manchester United have shown interest in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, who could depart the La Liga club in January. The 23-year-old Spain international has attracted attention from the Premier League side. Should Balde leave, Barcelona may pursue Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez, the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back.
Liverpool have shortlisted Nottingham Forest's Murillo and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as potential successors to Virgil van Dijk. The 24-year-old Brazilian and 26-year-old German defender represent options to replace the aging Netherlands centre-back. Real Madrid are tracking Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.
Manchester United face a decision on Bruno Fernandes, with the club considering a sale rather than allowing the 32-year-old Portugal midfielder to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has indicated he will seek a move away if he fails to secure regular playing time following his injury recovery.
