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Published3 October 2026
Three Premier League clubs are interested in Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, Juventus want Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Newcastle willing to let Joe Willock leave in January.
Newcastle United are open to letting Joe Willock, 27, leave in the January transfer window, with his contract due to run out in the summer and the English midfielder yet to open negotiations over a new deal. (Football Insider), external
AC Milan are considering a move for Brighton's Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, 22, as a possible replacement for Luka Modric, should the 41-year-old Croatia international choose to retire. (Tuttosport via Football Italia), external
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has plans in place if the team's top performers are targeted by bigger clubs. (Sky Sports), external
Brentford's Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, 24, would consider leaving the club in the future if first-team opportunities continue to be limited. (RUV - in Icelandic), external
Roma want to sign Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January, with the 20-year-old keen on the move to the Serie A club to get more game time. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha, 29, and Spanish defender Xavi Espart and midfielder Marc Bernal, both 19, are all in line to sign new contracts with the Catalan club. (Fabrizio Romano), external
