Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers as transfer speculations intensify ahead of the January window.
According to Caught Offside, the 23-year-old England international has attracted strong interest from several Premier League clubs, but Chelsea are currently seen as frontrunners for his signature.
Meanwhile, TalkSport reports that Real Madrid have identified three defensive targets for potential free transfers next year — Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano, and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté. The trio are all highly rated and could strengthen Madrid’s defensive line-up as the club looks to plan for the future.
In South America, several English clubs — including Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal — are monitoring 18-year-old Argentine winger Ian Subiabre from River Plate. TBR Football notes that the teenager could make a move to the Premier League in 2026.
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Elsewhere, The Guardian reports that Nottingham Forest are considering Fulham manager Marco Silva as a potential replacement for the recently dismissed Ange Postecoglou. However, the club is cautious about the £8 million buyout clause attached to Silva’s contract. Sean Dyche and Roberto Mancini are also being considered for the role.
Real Madrid’s 19-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick is said to be open to a loan move to Marseille due to limited game time at the Bernabéu, according to L’Équipe via Get Football.
In another development, Football Insider reports that Tottenham Hotspur are leading Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, 25, as the Serbian forward remains a top target for Premier League clubs.
Additionally, Chelsea may activate a buyback clause to re-sign Belgian midfielder Diego Moreira, 21, from their sister club Strasbourg (TBR Football).
Finally, TalkSport adds that Real Madrid are keeping tabs on 17-year-old Mexican prodigy Gilberto Mora, who currently plays for Tijuana, as part of their long-term scouting strategy.