Aston Villa are plotting a January loan move for Real Madrid striker Endrick, the 20-year-old Brazil international who has struggled for consistent game time at the Bernabéu since joining from Palmeiras.

According to Football Insider, the Birmingham club see a temporary deal as an opportunity to bring in a proven young talent without committing to a permanent transfer fee.

Liverpool and Arsenal also active in January

Liverpool are said to be weighing up a move for Marc Bernal, the 19-year-old Barcelona and Spain midfielder, as Arne Slot looks to add depth to his engine room ahead of the second half of the season, per Fichajes.

Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are all chasing Norway winger Antonio Nusa, who RB Leipzig value at £60 million. The 20-year-old has drawn significant attention from across the Premier League with his performances in the Bundesliga.

Solanke staying put at Spurs

Despite Tottenham Hotspur planning to reinforce their attack in January, England striker Dominic Solanke, 29, has no intention of seeking an exit from the club, according to Football Insider. Solanke joined Spurs from Bournemouth last summer and is committed to his project in north London.

Everton lead the chase for Lepaul

Everton hold the strongest interest in Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul, with Teamtalk reporting that Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, and Leeds United are also monitoring the 26-year-old France international. Lepaul's physical profile and Ligue 1 pedigree have placed him firmly on Premier League radars.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa have reportedly set aside funds for an £18 million bid for Athletico Paranaense and Colombia striker Kevin Viveros, 26, according to RTI Esporte. The club appear to be pursuing multiple attacking options as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his squad for a push on multiple fronts.

In the dugout rather than the market, former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has been linked with a return to RB Leipzig, but Red Bull football chief Roger Schmidt has dismissed those reports and expressed his full support for current head coach Martin Demichelis, per Sky Sports Germany.