Arsenal are monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela, with the 21-year-old Portuguese forward also attracting interest from Napoli and his former club Benfica, according to Gazzetta dello Sport via Calciomercato.

Crystal Palace have no desire to part with winger Ismaila Sarr this January. The Senegalese international, 28, has been in talks over a new contract at Selhurst Park, despite having targeted a move to Liverpool in the summer.

Vuskovic draws Europe's elite

Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic is attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs on the continent. Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all reportedly tracking the 19-year-old Croatia centre-back, per Teamtalk.

Liverpool hold Borussia Dortmund's Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, 26, in high regard, though journalist Florian Plettenberg reports he is not considered a priority target at Anfield.

Howe, Hall, and the Manchester United picture

Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe could be a candidate for the Manchester United job, but he is said to insist on bringing his entire coaching staff with him. United would also face a compensation bill of over £6m to lure Howe away from St James' Park, according to the Telegraph.

Meanwhile, any move for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall would cost Manchester United more than £70m, per Football Insider. The 22-year-old has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford.

Bournemouth's Scott attracting major interest

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has approved a club-record contract offer to keep England midfielder Alex Scott. The 23-year-old has drawn interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur, with Teamtalk reporting all four clubs watching the situation closely.

Arokodare eyed by Ajax

Ajax are keen to make Tolu Arokodare's loan spell permanent. The 25-year-old Nigeria striker, currently on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, has impressed in the Eredivisie, prompting the Dutch club to pursue a full transfer, according to Sport Witness.

Crystal Palace's managerial uncertainty

Should Crystal Palace opt to dismiss manager Pierre Sage, Football Insider reports the club will target an out-of-work coach rather than approach anyone currently employed. Former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank, as well as ex-Burnley, Everton, and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche, are among the names in the frame, according to The I.