Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde could leave the club in January, according to reports, with Manchester United monitoring the 23-year-old Spain international. His possible departure could also create room for Barcelona to pursue Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez, the reports add.

Liverpool have reportedly identified Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo and Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck as possible long-term replacements for Virgil van Dijk. Murillo is 24 and represents Brazil, while Schlotterbeck is a 26-year-old Germany international.

Manchester United could consider selling Bruno Fernandes rather than allowing the 32-year-old Portugal midfielder to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, is reportedly prepared to consider a move away if he does not receive regular starts after returning from injury.

Real Madrid are said to be interested in Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a potential future successor to Thibaut Courtois. Verbruggen is 24, while Courtois is 34.

Tottenham remain interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and could make a move for the 26-year-old in January. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also reportedly still pursuing Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro, despite an asking price of about £62m.

Monaco striker Folarin Balogun could leave in January, with Manchester United among the clubs linked with the 25-year-old United States international. Arsenal face competition from AC Milan, Aston Villa and Roma for Real Madrid forward Endrick, who is 20.

Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United are among the clubs reportedly tracking Villarreal defender Alex Freeman, a 22-year-old United States international.

Sources: BBC Sport.