Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic has emerged as a prime target for several of Europe's biggest clubs, with Liverpool and Real Madrid firmly interested in the teenager. The 19-year-old Croatia defender, who made the switch to Brighton from Tottenham during the summer, is also being tracked closely by Chelsea, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich as multiple elite sides monitor his ongoing situation on the south coast.
While Liverpool assess potential defensive additions like Vuskovic, the club has no plans to orchestrate a return for former star Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 28-year-old England right-back has struggled to secure regular first-team football following his move to Real Madrid, but an Anfield comeback is currently off the table. Meanwhile, Liverpool's reported interest in Spain forward David Otorbi has spurred Valencia into action, with the La Liga side set to trigger an option extending the 19-year-old's contract, an adjustment that will double his release clause to £50m.
Activity in Italy is also heating up, with AC Milan actively preparing for major squad adjustments. Newcastle United and Tottenham have both made enquiries regarding 30-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek and 28-year-old defender Fikayo Tomori, and the Serie A club is understood to be open to letting the English pair depart. In turn, Milan have set their sights on a summer defensive reinforcement of their own, lining up an approach for Manchester United's 20-year-old defender Leny Yoro in a deal that could command a fee of up to £42m.
Elsewhere in Serie A, Roma are monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. The 23-year-old Spain international is facing an uncertain future in Catalonia and may seek an exit from the club if his playing time does not see an increase, setting up a busy upcoming period of negotiations across the Premier League, La Liga, and Italian football.