Liverpool have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing West Ham United defender Issa Diop, The Athletic reports.
The Reds are in the market for a new centre-back after losing both Fabinho and Joel Matip to fresh injuries in recent weeks.
Diop – who made just four top flight appearances in the 2020-21 campaign – has been limited to opportunities in recent months.
Real Betis are lining up a swoop for on-loan Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo, according to Estadio Deportivo.
Ighalo’s loan move at Man United is due to expire at the end of this month, and there will be no extension on the agreement.
As it stands, the 31-year-old will return to Shanghai Shenhua in February, but according to the aforementioned report, the frontman is not keen on a move back to the Far East.
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to lock horns with rivals Atletico Madrid over the signature of Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette.
The 29-year-old striker has been impressive in recent weeks with four goals in his last four top flight outings, but the Frenchman has now entered the final 18 months of his contract at the Emirates.
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding has committed his future to the Gunners after signing a new three-year contract at the Emirates Stadium with the option for a further year.
The 25-year-old has become a regular under Mikel Arteta this term, appeared on 18 occasions in all competitions.
Chelsea have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano.
The 22-year-old defender was strongly linked with both Liverpool and Manchester United last year but the Frenchman remained with the Bundesliga giants at the end of July.
Upamecano’s contract has a release clause of £40m, though, and Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff recently hinted that the centre-back could soon be on the move.