1st October TRANSFERS AND RUMOURS

Liverpool have emerged as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24, who has also been linked with Manchester United.

Teamtalk - 1st October

Barcelona have confirmed that they tried but failed to sign Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, in the summer.

Fichajes - in Spanish - 1st October

Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been circling Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 26, and will be ready to pounce if the opportunity arises.

Sun - 1st October

German giants Bayern Munich would move for England midfielder Phil Foden, 26, if he becomes available for a move from Manchester City.

Teamtalk - 1st October

Italy and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22 would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, with Newcastle and Chelsea having already expressed their interest.

Football Italia - 1st October

Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli target Dodo, 27, looks set to secure a move away from Fiorentina in Janaury, with several clubs interested in the Brazilian full-back.

La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian - 1st October

Brighton and Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22, is still keen to join Liverpool after a summer move failed to materialise.

GiveMeSport - 1st October

Junior Kroupi is working overtime to return to full fitness following surgery. His impending return could be welcomed by Arsenal and PSG, who are understood to have identified him as a potential transfer target.

The Sun - 1st October