Chelsea are one of several Premier League clubs interested in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, according to transfer insider Ekrem Konur.

The London club are understood to be the leading contenders for the 21-year-old Spanish defender, who previously played for Real Madrid. However, any move is likely to require a significant investment, with Como reportedly unlikely to consider offers below €50m.

Ramon joined Como last summer and has a contract with the Italian club until the end of June 2030.

Several Premier League sides are said to be monitoring the defender, but Chelsea are believed to have shown the strongest interest. No transfer has been confirmed, and the reported asking price could prove a major factor in any negotiations.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes could leave the club during the winter transfer window, according to El Nacional.

Relations between the Portugal midfielder and head coach Michael Carrick are reportedly deteriorating. Manchester United’s hierarchy has backed Carrick, while Fernandes is no longer regarded as untouchable by the club.

Several clubs from Saudi Arabia are said to be interested in signing the 32-year-old.

Fernandes previously criticised the Manchester United manager, adding to the reported tension between the player and Carrick.

The midfielder has played 11 matches in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

Fernandes’ contract with Manchester United runs until June 2027.

Ivan Toney could return to English football, with Newcastle interested in signing the Al-Ahli striker during the January transfer window.

The 30-year-old England forward moved to the Saudi Pro League club in 2024 and is under contract until the end of June 2028.

The potential move was reported on social media by transfer insider Ekrem Konur. Newcastle may make an approach for Toney when the January window opens, with his transfer value estimated at 20m euros.

Toney has made nine Saudi Pro League appearances for Al-Ahli this season and has scored 12 goals.

Barcelona are considering a loan move for Chelsea winger Estevao Willian in the January transfer window, according to Diario Sport.

The Catalan club are monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation at Stamford Bridge, where he has had limited opportunities since the start of the season.

Estevao is reported to be considering asking Chelsea to allow him to leave on loan in January. Barcelona are ready to explore that possibility, with the club’s sporting director having rated the Brazilian prospect highly for some time.

Estevao has made eight appearances for Chelsea in all competitions this season but has yet to register a goal or an assist.

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa could leave the club during the winter transfer window, with Inter Milan showing interest in the Italy winger.

Journalist Ekrem Konur reported on social media that Inter have opened preliminary discussions about a possible move for the 29-year-old.

Liverpool have placed a €15m valuation on Chiesa, although his current estimated transfer value is €10m.

Chiesa has made only one appearance in the Premier League this season, limiting his opportunities since joining the Merseyside club.

The Italian’s contract with Liverpool runs until the summer of 2028. Any potential transfer would therefore require an agreement between the two clubs before the end of his current deal.

Inter’s interest comes as Chiesa’s limited playing time raises the possibility of a move away from England in the winter window. The early discussions remain at a preliminary stage, with Liverpool’s €15m valuation currently setting the terms for any possible negotiations.

Atletico Madrid do not intend to sell winger Alex Baena during the January transfer window, despite strong interest from Arsenal, according to Football Insider.

The 25-year-old Spain international is being monitored by the London club, but Atletico Madrid are reportedly unwilling to let him leave this winter. Arsenal’s only option would be to make an offer the Spanish club could not refuse.

A move could instead be considered next summer, with Arsenal potentially returning for Baena at the end of the season.

Baena has played 13 matches in all competitions this campaign, scoring five goals and providing three assists.

Transfermarkt values the winger at 45m euros.

Manchester City’s 19-year-old midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has the highest pass-completion rate under pressure in the current Premier League season.

According to Gradient Sports, Bouaddi has completed 93.3% of his passes when under pressure. That is the best figure in the competition among players who have attempted at least 60 passes.

Bouaddi joined Manchester City during the summer transfer window. The Morocco international has played in eight matches across all competitions this season and has provided two assists.

Manchester City will host Brighton on 31 October in the ninth round of the Premier League. The match is scheduled to begin at 18:00 Moscow time.

Manchester City’s 19-year-old midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has the highest pass-completion rate under pressure in the current Premier League season.

According to Gradient Sports, Bouaddi has completed 93.3% of his passes when under pressure. That is the best figure in the competition among players who have attempted at least 60 passes.

Bouaddi joined Manchester City during the summer transfer window. The Morocco international has played in eight matches across all competitions this season and has provided two assists.

Manchester City will host Brighton on 31 October in the ninth round of the Premier League. The match is scheduled to begin at 18:00 Moscow time.

Manchester City’s 19-year-old midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has the highest pass-completion rate under pressure in the current Premier League season.

According to Gradient Sports, Bouaddi has completed 93.3% of his passes when under pressure. That is the best figure in the competition among players who have attempted at least 60 passes.

Bouaddi joined Manchester City during the summer transfer window. The Morocco international has played in eight matches across all competitions this season and has provided two assists.

Manchester City will host Brighton on 31 October in the ninth round of the Premier League. The match is scheduled to begin at 18:00 Moscow time.

Barcelona are not expected to pursue a January move for Tottenham wing-back Pedro Porro, despite president Joan Laporta’s admiration for the Spain international.

According to Esport3, Laporta is a keen admirer of Porro, but the Catalan club are unlikely to make an approach during the winter transfer window. Instead, Barcelona are expected to focus their recruitment efforts on signing a central defender.

Porro has made five appearances for Tottenham in all competitions during the current campaign, but has not registered a goal or an assist.

The 27-year-old defender’s market value is estimated at 45m euros by Transfermarkt.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says he expected manager Michael Carrick to be dismissed immediately after the club’s latest Premier League match.

Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at home in their most recent league fixture, a result that left the team 17th in the table.

Speaking about Carrick’s position, Keane said: “I was waiting for Carrick to be sacked straight after the game with Bournemouth.”

The former Republic of Ireland midfielder was discussing Carrick’s work as manager of the Red Devils following the heavy home defeat.

Nicolas Paz is attracting interest from several leading Premier League clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United monitoring the Como attacking midfielder, according to TEAMtalk.

However, Como are not planning to sell the 22-year-old during the January transfer window. The Italian club is understood to value the Argentina international at more than 100m euros.

Paz has made 11 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring five goals and providing six assists.

The midfielder’s current contract with Como runs until the middle of 2028.

Chelsea scouts watched Monaco forward Paris Brunner in the club’s latest match as the 20-year-old continues to attract interest from leading European clubs.

Brunner, who is a team-mate of Aleksandr Golovin, is also being monitored by Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, according to transfer insider Ekrem Konur on social media.

Monaco are prepared to discuss Brunner’s departure during the winter transfer window. The French club would consider either a permanent transfer or a loan deal running until the end of the 2026/2027 season.

The centre-forward is valued at 15 million euros and has a contract with Monaco until the end of June 2028.

Konstantinos Tzolakis is being monitored by Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham, according to football transfer insider Ekrem Konur.

The 23-year-old Greece goalkeeper currently plays for Hull City, with his contract at the club running until the end of June 2031. His market value is reported to be €22m.

Tzolakis has made eight Premier League appearances for the Tigers this season, conceding eight goals.

Hull City currently sit 11th in the English league table with 10 points. Tottenham’s reported interest could provide competition for Liverpool if either club decides to pursue a deal for the goalkeeper.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has commented on Harry Kane’s first Ballon d’Or victory.

The England striker was named the winner at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on 26 October, claiming the prestigious award for the first time in his career.

Kane finished ahead of Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe, who came second in the voting. Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal was third.

Ferdinand’s remarks followed the landmark achievement for his fellow England international, who became the latest recipient of the individual honour at Monday’s ceremony.

Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero has praised his former Tottenham team-mate Micky van de Ven, describing the Netherlands international as “an incredible player”.

Van de Ven, 25, has made eight appearances for Tottenham in all competitions this season. He has not recorded a goal or an assist during those matches.

The Dutch defender’s market value is estimated at 50 million euros by Transfermarkt.

Liverpool have asked Galatasaray for a VIP box at their forthcoming Champions League match against Stuttgart as they assess Russian midfielder Alexey Batrakov, according to Turkish newspaper Sozcu.

The 21-year-old has attracted growing interest from leading European clubs after a series of impressive performances in the Champions League. He is now regarded as one of the most discussed players on the European transfer market.

Sozcu reports that Liverpool have made the first concrete move in the developing interest in Batrakov by seeking an opportunity to watch him closely during the match.

The midfielder is also being monitored by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and other leading clubs.

Batrakov’s contract with Galatasaray contains a release clause worth 55 million euros.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite could be in line for a move to a bigger club in 2027, with Chelsea interested in signing the 24-year-old, according to Football Insider.

The London club are planning to strengthen their defence next year and are understood to hold Branthwaite in high regard. However, Chelsea face competition for the England international, with Manchester United and several other clubs also monitoring his situation.

Everton have no intention of selling Branthwaite and remain firmly committed to keeping him at the club.

The centre-back has made seven Premier League appearances this season, but has not recorded a goal or assist.

Galatasaray and Russia midfielder Alexey Batrakov is reportedly attracting interest from 10 leading European clubs, according to NTV Spor.

The clubs named as interested in the 21-year-old are Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham, Brighton, PSG and Monaco.

Batrakov joined Galatasaray from Moscow club Lokomotiv Moscow last summer in a transfer worth 25 million euros.

The Russia international signed a long-term contract with the Istanbul club, with the agreement running for five years.

Enzo Maresca says Geronimo Rulli understands his position as Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper after the Argentina international joined the club last summer.

The 34-year-old has appeared twice for Manchester City this season, both times in the EFL Cup. He has conceded two goals and kept one clean sheet.

“Rulli understands his role,” Maresca said.

Rulli’s latest appearance came on 28 October, when Manchester City overcame Brighton in the EFL Cup. The match finished 2-2 before City won 4-3 on penalties.

The two sides will meet again on Saturday, 31 October, this time in the ninth round of the Premier League.