A Berlin-based political analyst with a decade of experience covering European affairs and a passion for investigative journalism.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has become a major focus for Inter, while Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo holds a confidential buyout clause, and the Blues have interest in young Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan are now part of the race to secure the services of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, however Liverpool are still the frontrunners to sign the 25-year-old English international.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has included a buyout clause in his deal, but the club are keeping it confidential as they aim to hold onto the 25-year Ghanaian player, who has been linked from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are each watching Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year-old Portugal striker Cardoso Varela, adding to the transfer rumours surrounding the young prospect.
Brighton have no intention to sell Cameroonian player Carlos Baleba in the winter window, even though the 21-year-old drawing interest from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have positioned Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, above Baleba on their list of transfer targets.
Manchester United are evaluating extending Brazil midfielder Casemiro's contract past this season, but only if the 33-year agrees to a wage reduction.
Interest in Casemiro has come from Brazilian clubs and Saudi clubs, but Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim could argue for the ex- Real Madrid star to remain.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33, has stated that he does not intend to leave the club, even with interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz is wanted by Barcelona, yet the Eagles will not allow the 29-year-old Colombia international depart in January.
Ex- Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's choice to take a role at Italian side Parma instead of Nottingham Forest is a further sign that manager Ange Postecoglou is on uncertain footing at the City Ground.
Recently appointed Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will lead an review into the contract status of the team's top players, as the team aim to prevent a repeat of the player drama that saw Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 26-year-old, join Liverpool.
Chelsea are not worried over the future of Ecuadorian talent Moises Caicedo, 23-year-old, following the public dismissal of his representative.
The midfielder is set to be rewarded with a fresh deal by Chelsea to deter attention from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Barcelona's 17-year-old Spain midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has not yet earn a senior appearance with the Catalan side.
A Berlin-based political analyst with a decade of experience covering European affairs and a passion for investigative journalism.