Bayern eyes Liverpool's Wirtz as Reds juggle multiple transfer rumors

Bayern Munich continues to keep a close watch on Florian Wirtz after his transfer to Liverpool, although the English club has stated there are no current plans to move him on. Liverpool's scouting network is also said to be tracking Bournemouth forward Rayan and the club retains a purchase option on Ronald Araújo, who arrived on loan from Barcelona. Juventus has publicly ruled out selling defender Pierre Kalulu this winter, even as both Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked to the 26-year-old French centre-back.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac dismissed any intention to re-sign former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, whose agent is reportedly in talks with several Premier League sides. Dortmund have also sent scouts to follow Leicester's 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page, while Celtic and other Championship clubs are said to be considering a January move for Liverpool defender Luke Chambers. Finally, Tottenham is nearing an agreement with former Inter sports director Piero Ausilio for a role once the transfer window opens in January.