Paris Saint‑Germain winger Désiré Doué has become the focus of several Premier League clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly monitoring the 21‑year‑old France international. The interest comes as PSG are in the midst of discussions to extend Doué’s contract beyond 2029, a move that could keep the young winger at the French club for the long term. According to TEAMtalk, the clubs’ pursuit of Doué is complicated by PSG’s desire to secure his future, meaning any bid would have to contend with a potentially high price tag and the player’s own desire for a longer contract.
In other transfer news, Juventus have identified Monaco striker Folarin Balogun as their top priority for the January window. The 25‑year‑old United States international is expected to depart Monaco following a collapsed €40 million move to Everton in the summer. Juventus are also keeping an eye on Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth and Frosinone loanee Antonio Raimondo as alternative options. Meanwhile, Chelsea have turned their attention to AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after a failed summer bid. Liverpool are reportedly interested in reuniting Scott with manager Andoni Iraola, while TEAMtalk suggests Chelsea may target AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit and Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor to replace the England international.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s 23‑year‑old midfielder Yasin Ayari is attracting interest from a wide range of clubs, including Chelsea, AC Milan, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Ayari’s contract expires in the summer, but Brighton hold a one‑year option to extend it, creating uncertainty about his next move. The Sweden international has also been linked with Newcastle United, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Roma and Juventus. Meanwhile, former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has declined an offer from Getafe after receiving a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia, citing a €3 million net salary request that exceeded the Spanish club’s budget.
Other notable rumors include Chelsea’s continued interest in Everton centre‑back Jarrad Branthwaite, while several Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi after his hat‑trick against Sint‑Truiden. Bayern Munich are monitoring Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade at Juventus as a potential backup for Harry Kane, and Barcelona, Napoli and Juventus are tracking Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Manchester United have shifted their January focus to strengthening their defence, and Brighton & Hove Albion and RB Leipzig may bid for Juventus winger Adin Licina, who is impressing on loan at Cremonese. Lecce are preparing to let defender Tiago Gabriel leave in January amid interest from Everton, while Leeds United are targeting a low‑cost deal for Porto left‑back Zaidu Sanusi. Finally, Fiorentina right‑back João Mário could seek a January exit for more playing time.