Ibrahima Konate is pushing for a higher-paid deal, Flamengo remain keen on Lucas Paqueta, and Chelsea may need to raise their offer to secure Jeremy Jacquet.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is attracting interest from Palmeiras. The 28-year-old has recently returned from a long-term injury, but with his contract running until 2027, a move back to Brazil remains a possibility.
Manchester United are monitoring Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, 21, and could consider offering Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte, 24, as part of a swap deal for the DR Congo international.
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is expected to remain at Manchester United following the appointment of interim head coach Michael Carrick. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has earned 10 England caps, had been weighing up a loan move in search of regular game time.
Ipswich Town are interested in signing Bristol City winger Anis Mehmeti. The 25-year-old Albania international is out of contract at the end of the season.
Flamengo continue to pursue a move for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, although there has been no contact between the clubs since last week regarding a deal for the 28-year-old Brazil international.
Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber, a target for West Ham and Aston Villa, was left out of the starting XI on Sunday. Marseille have already submitted an offer for the 24-year-old Dutchman.
Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate remain some distance apart in contract talks. The 26-year-old France international, now in his fifth season at Anfield, believes his status warrants him being among the Premier League’s highest-paid defenders.
Liverpool are also considering Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven as a potential replacement for Konate, with Real Madrid monitoring the 24-year-old Netherlands international’s situation.
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, 20, but will need to increase their bid to beat competition from Arsenal for the France Under-21 international.
Bournemouth are determined to fend off interest in Marcos Senesi this month, despite the 28-year-old Argentina defender rejecting several contract extension offers. His current deal expires in the summer, with Juventus and Barcelona among the clubs tracking his situation.
