Aston Villa have joined Manchester United in wanting to sign 19-year-old Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Manchester United are also set to step up their efforts to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 22, from Nottingham Forest in January, but could face competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United. (Caught Offside)
Aston Villa's obligation to turn England attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott's loan move from Liverpool into a permanent switch is thought to kick in if the 22-year-old makes 10 appearances for the Midlands club. (Independent)
Napoli want to sign Manchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, on loan in January, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer. (Sunday Mirror)
England forward Marcus Rashford's representatives have already held talks with Barcelona about the terms of a contract, should the Spanish club turn the 28-year-old's season-long from Manchester United into a permanent move. (Sport)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has been sacked as manager of Genoa. (Sunday Mirror)
OTHER STUFF
The former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is preparing a bid of about £10m for Sheffield Wednesday in the hope of securing a quick deal. (Sky Sport)