Manchester United are reportedly exploring a potential transfer swap deal that could see Rasmus Højlund return to the Bundesliga, with RB Leipzig interested in the 22-year-old Dane.
In return, the Red Devils are eyeing Slovenia striker Benjamin Šeško, also 22, as a key transfer target to bolster their attacking line.
According to The Athletic, both clubs are open to creative negotiations, and a swap could be on the cards if terms align.
Meanwhile, United winger Jadon Sancho appears ready to take a significant financial hit to revive his career in Germany.
Bild reports that the 25-year-old is prepared to accept a 50% pay cut to seal a return to Borussia Dortmund, a club where he once dazzled with pace and flair.
Having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, Sancho is eager to re-establish himself in familiar surroundings.
In another development at United, Chelsea are reportedly preparing a late swoop for Alejandro Garnacho.
The 21-year-old Argentina international is being closely monitored by the Blues, who have already completed character assessments and are satisfied with what they have seen, according to The Telegraph. A formal bid is expected before the transfer window closes.
Over at Tottenham, the North London club have entered talks with Bayern Munich to bring João Palhinha back to the Premier League.
Spurs are eyeing a loan move for the 30-year-old Portugal midfielder, who previously impressed with Fulham. The Athletic suggests that the discussions are at an early but promising stage.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are actively reshaping their youth development strategy. England U20 star Nico O’Reilly is set to sign a new long-term contract after City rejected two approaches from Bayer Leverkusen, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
City are also sending Brazilian defender Vitor Reis, 19, to Girona on loan, with fellow youngster Claudio Echeverri, also 19, expected to follow suit soon.
Elsewhere, Premier League clubs Liverpool and Bournemouth have reportedly pulled out of the race for Nantes’ highly rated defender Nathan Zézé, 20, leaving newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Neom SC in pole position after tabling a lucrative offer, per TBR Football.
In Italy, Juventus are leading a growing list of Serie A sides interested in Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley.
The 24-year-old Danish international has caught the eye of Napoli, Roma, and Atalanta, but Sky Sports Italia claims the Bianconeri are now the frontrunners.
Inter Milan have reportedly turned down a chance to sign Chelsea’s French forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, preferring instead to pursue Atalanta’s Nigerian star Ademola Lookman, also 27, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown interest in Club Brugge’s Ardon Jashari, but the 23-year-old Swiss midfielder reportedly favours a switch to AC Milan, reports Sacha Tavolieri.
At Goodison Park, Everton are keeping tabs on Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. The Toffees are expected to make a loan approach in the final weeks of the window, according to GiveMeSport.
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