Transfer Insights: Premier League Clubs Eye Key Players

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to compete for the signature of Bournemouth and Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, who has indicated his intention to leave the club by 2026.

Manchester United is monitoring 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, who has already earned caps for the Ivory Coast, with RB Leipzig valuing him at over £80 million.

While Manchester United has not yet initiated discussions with Atletico Madrid regarding 25-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, it is understood that Atletico would prefer a permanent transfer for the player at a fee of £35 million.

Liverpool is also keeping an eye on Brentford forward Igor Thiago, 24, as they seek additional attacking options.

Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace are all interested in Ajax’s 22-year-old Dutch defender Youri Baas.

Arsenal is keen on acquiring AC Milan’s 19-year-old left-back, Davide Bartesaghi, who has been performing impressively in Serie A this season.

Manchester United plans to postpone decisions regarding Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, due to a stretched squad caused by injuries and departures for the Africa Cup of Nations. He is attracting interest from clubs such as West Ham and Roma.

Bayern Munich is tracking Cardiff teenager Dylan Lawlor, who will turn 20 on January 1 and has already earned three senior caps for Wales.

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle are all pursuing Marseille’s 18-year-old French midfielder Darryl Bakola.

Everton is exploring loan options for 19-year-old left-back Adam Aznou, who has yet to make his first-team debut.

Rennes is aiming for a loan deal for Manchester City’s 19-year-old Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri, facing competition from Villarreal and Girona.