Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as a potential target, according to Sky Sports' paper talk roundup, with a January move said to be under consideration by the club.
Elsewhere in the same round-up, Robbie Savage is understood to be emerging as a genuine candidate for the vacant Peterborough United managerial post. Over in Spain, Real Madrid are reportedly hopeful that Kylian Mbappe's latest injury issue will prove less severe than initial fears suggested, offering some relief to the club amid a busy fixture schedule.
Away from the pitch, Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are said to be in talks aimed at resolving their ongoing legal dispute connected to the America's Cup, though no resolution has yet been confirmed.
As with all transfer paper talk, these stories should be treated as speculation rather than confirmed fact until official announcements follow from the clubs or individuals involved.