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1 of 5 Manchester City want Martin Zubimendi, Paris St-Germain are an option for Erling Haaland, Manchester United are targeting Christopher Nkunku and Jarrad Branthwaite is being tracked by Real Madrid. Manchester City are prepared to pay the 60m euros (£50m) release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, as they continue their search for a replacement for fellow Spaniard Rodri in January. (Mirror), external Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, 26, is another candidate for City but the Uruguay international has a release clause of 1bn euros (£830m). (Fichajes - in Spanish, external) Paris St-Germain is a "plan B" for Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 24, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested in the Norwegian, who is out of contract in 2027. (Football365), external Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 26, as the Frenchman is unhappy with his playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L'Equipe via Express), external The Red Devils have also joined Barcelona in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external Tottenham's Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero, 26, and Everton's England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, have been identified by Real Madrid as potential reinforcements. (Caught Offside), external Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, 31, is in high demand as the Japan international continues to struggle for game time at Anfield, with AC Milan, Fulham, Wolves and Ipswich all interested. (Caught Offside), external Tottenham are keen on a move for Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, 19, but will have to compete with Leicester, where he is currently on loan from Brighton. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external Santos director Marcio Calves says a return for Neymar, 32, to his former club would be "every fan's dream" and while no "official negotiations" have taken place with current side Al-Hilal, he was "60%" sure the Brazil forward would complete a move when his contract ends in June. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external Roberto Mancini is the bookmakers' favourite to be appointed Roma manager but former bosses Daniele de Rossi and Claudio Ranieri remain in the frame, while Frank Lampard has also be linked with the vacant post. (La Gazzatta Dello Sport - in Italian), external Man Utd target Juventus' Danilo - Sunday's gossip Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Is Premier League title race already down to two teams? Buttler smashes England past Windies in second T20 Yamal absence felt as Barcelona lose at Real Sociedad Unpicking the language that defined the 2024 US Election Armando Iannucci, creator of The Thick of It, and journalist Helen Lewis decode the baffling world of political language Life and death decisions on the frontline Meet the people making sure every second counts The rise and fall of Kodak Kodak made photography mainstream - so why did it falter in a digital age? A small bear causing big trouble. Video A small bear causing big trouble As Paddington returns to the big screen, catch up with his previous acclaimed adventure Is Premier League title race already down to two teams? Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? How Sheeran played part in Ipswich's 'massive day' 'Megastar' Suaalii shines in 'first grown-up game of rugby' Jekyll-and-Hyde England need to back themselves for 80 minutes - Dawson Emotional Cavendish wins final race of career Breaking down Man City's record losing run - stats, Rodri & Guardiola's future 'Now we are candidates' - classy Liverpool take early title control Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton. Video Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton How Liverpool exploited 'oceans of space' against Villa. Video How Liverpool exploited 'oceans of space' against Villa 'A fireworks display of frailties' - England exposed in agonising loss 'Work in progress' - how Maresca is turning Chelsea around 'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up' 'Astonishing! ' - Shaw scores for Man City after 23 seconds. Video'Astonishing! ' - Shaw scores for Man City after 23 seconds 'What a goal! ' - Maanum scores curler in Arsenal rout. Video'What a goal! ' - Maanum scores curler in Arsenal rout 'I was on £9, 000 a year' - ex-England captain Houghton What impact could Trump's return have on sport? Anderson on England retirement and joining the IPL. Video Anderson on England retirement and joining the IPL I'm more grateful for each day - Sir Chris Hoy © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.