Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi emerges as a key objective for Inter, while the Cherries striker Antoine Semenyo holds a secret buyout clause, and the Blues have interest in young Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan have entered the hunt to sign the services of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, though Liverpool are still the frontrunners to sign the 25-year England star.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo does have a buyout clause in his deal, but the team are maintaining it private as they intend to keep the 25-year-old Ghana player, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are both tracking Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year Portugal striker Cardoso Varela, adding to the recruitment rumours around the young talent.
Brighton are not looking to cash in on Cameroonian player Carlos Baleba in January, even though the 21-year-old drawing interest from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have placed Crystal Palace and English midfielder Adam Wharton, 21-year-old, ahead of Baleba on their shortlist of recruitment objectives.
Manchester United are evaluating renewing Brazil midfielder Casemiro's contract beyond this season, but provided the 33-year-old accepts a salary cut.
Interest in Casemiro has emerged from Brazilian clubs and Saudi Arabia, but Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim could argue for the former Real Madrid star to stay.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33, has stated that he has no plans to leave the team, despite attention from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz is desired by Barcelona, but the club will not allow the 29-year Colombian player depart in January.
Former Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's choice to take a role at Italian side Parma rather than Nottingham Forest is a further indication that boss Ange Postecoglou is on shaky footing at the club.
New Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will lead an review into the contract status of the club's key stars, as the team aim to prevent a repeat of the player drama that saw Swedish forward Alexander Isak, 26, join Liverpool.
Chelsea have no concern over the long-term of Ecuador talent Moises Caicedo, 23-year-old, after the public dismissal of his agent.
Caicedo is set to be offered with a fresh deal by Chelsea to ward off attention from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Barcelona's 17-year Spain youngster Guille Fernandez, who has not yet make a senior appearance with the Spanish club.
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