Newcastle are interested in a move for Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich are intent on Jamal Musiala signing a new deal, Napoli join both Milan clubs in the race for Samuele Ricci.
Newcastle are tracking Bayern Munich’s 28-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Football Insider), external
Bayern Munich are also intensifying talks with Jamal Musiala, 21, over a contract extension, with the Germany midfielder’s current deal due to run out in 2026. (Sport1 – in German), external
AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli are all interested in signing Torino’s 23-year-old Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci. (Calciomercato – in Italian), external
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has defended the sale of Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 25, to Manchester United, saying the club’s current centre-backs are more capable of defending higher up the pitch. (Mirror), external
American businessman John Textor wants music star Jay-Z to join his bid to buy Everton. (Sun), external