Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye is becoming one of the hottest properties in European football following his explosive start to the season. According to a report from Footmercato, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool have all made preliminary contact to express their interest in the 25-year-old, who has been in scintillating form since the start of the campaign. Ndiaye has registered four goals and one assist in 12 appearances, playing a pivotal role
- Manchester United are exploring a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, according to The Daily Mirror. The Red Devils are one of several clubs keen on signing the 27-year-old following a "bust-up" with manager Xabi Alonso, and would be willing to make an offer in the region of €80 million. However, that is expected to fall short of what Los Blancos would be looking for, with the Bernabéu hierarchy insisting on a deal over €100 million given that Valverde remains contracted until the summer of 2029.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make a move for Canada international striker Jonathan David if Juventus make him available for a transfer, Tuttomercato reports. Despite joining the Serie A giants on a free transfer from Lille in the summer, David's slow start of one goal from 10 games has seen him drop down the striking pecking order below Dusan Vlahovic.