Tottenham close to agreeing new contract with Rodrigo Bentancur, Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, Arsenal will offer Bukayo Saka more than £250,000-a-week to extend his contract.
Tottenham are set to agree a new contract with 28-year-old Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, whose current deal runs out in the summer of 2026. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring France winger Michael Olise as Bayern Munich consider offering the 23-year-old an improved deal. (Teamtalk), external
Arsenal are willing to pay 24-year-old England forward Bukayo Saka, whose contract runs out in the summer of 2027, more then £250,000-a-week. (Talksport), external
Southampton are planning to offer West Ham’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 30, the chance to return to St Mary’s in January. (GiveMesport), external
Bayern Munich intend to keep on-loan Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, on a permanent basis even if the conditions for an obligation to buy on his deal is not met. (TBR Football), external
Chelsea are confident they will be able to sign 30-year-old AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan. (ASRomalive – in Italian), external