Real Madrid are considering signing a forward on loan or permanently in January after Vinicius Jr, 23, was injured on international duty with Brazil, with RB Leipzig's Germany forward Timo Werner, 27, a potential target.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are considering a move for Bayern Munich's Germany winger Leroy Sane, 27.

Barcelona want to make 24-year-old Portugal forward Joao Felix's loan move from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid permanent.

Arsenal could make a £13m move for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren in January, but Barcelona are also keen on the 18-year-old Belgium international.

Chelsea have shown an interest in signing 19-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi, who Barcelona may have to sell for £87m to ease their financial troubles.