It would take a bid of at least £60m for Aston Villa to consider selling 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz in January, with Arsenal continuing to show an interest.

Newcastle could make a loan move for Paris St-Germain's French striker Hugo Ekitike, 21, in January.

Manchester United are keen to sign Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 23, as a replacement for his international team-mate Raphael Varane, 30, who could be heading to Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool are still keen on Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes even though the 25-year-old Brazilian has verbally agreed a new contract at St James' Park.

Chelsea are close to agreeing terms with Ajax for Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, with the 22-year-old also attracting the interest of Arsenal.