Barcelona are contemplating a move to bring Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 36, back to his boyhood team on loan in January if Inter Miami fail to reach the MLS play-offs. (Sport, via Mail)
Manchester City are aware Norway striker Erling Haaland has ambitions to play for Real Madrid but want to start talks about extending his contract, with the 23-year-old’s current deal running until June 2027. (ESPN)
Brentford are considering a January move for Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, having tried to sign the Argentine before he moved to St Mary’s – although he signed a new contract at Saints on Friday. (Standard)
League One side Burton Albion have released a cryptic post teasing a possible return to football for 38-year-old former Liverpool, Tottenham and England striker Peter Crouch. (Mail)
Liverpool could accelerate their interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Portugal defender Goncalo Inacio, 22, in January, with the player’s contract including a £52m release clause. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are waiting to see if Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen signs a new contract with Napoli, with the 24-year-old and his representatives yet to make a decision whether to stay at the Italian club. (90 Min)
German World Cup winner Jerome Boateng, 35, is without a club after failing to earn a contract with his former side Bayern Munich. (Sun)
Manchester United want to sign a right-back in January, with Paris St-Germain’s French defender Nordi Mukiele, 22, in consideration by Erik ten Hag. (Football Transfers)
Former Chelsea and Everton boss Frank Lampard is out of the running for the Rangers job, with ex-Monaco coach Philippe Clement and former Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat the front-runners. (Mail)
Former Tottenham, Crystal Palace and England winger Andros Townsend, 32, is on trial at Luton Town and close to winning a contract with the Premier League newcomers. (Express)
Former Swansea and Leeds United manager Garry Monk is a shock name linked to replace Andrea Pirlo at Sampdoria. (SampNews24, via Sun)
Brighton are planning to open talks with English striker Danny Welbeck, 32, about a new contract. (Football Insider)
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, 24, is seriously considering switching his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. (Mail)
Bradford City have targeted Steve Thompson and Neil Redfearn in their search for a new manager to replace Mark Hughes. (Star)
