Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has admirers at Real Madrid, while the Reds line up potential replacements. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's summer grades | Women's grades Trending rumors - Real Madrid could make a move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in a future transfer window, reports Sky Germany. José Mourinho is an advocate of signing the 27-year-old, particularly admiring his physical presence and strength in challenges. The Argentine international is contracted at Anfield until 2028, with no concrete plans currently in place to extend. Madrid are monitoring his situation, although Liverpool would be expected to resist any approach for a key player. - Liverpool hold Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha in "high regard", Sky Germany has revealed. While the 26-year-old is not currently a priority target, that could change in the future as the Reds target reinforcements in his position. Monaco's Lamine Camara and Bournemouth's Alex Scott are both on Liverpool's central midfielder shortlist, players who have also been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United in recent months. Nmecha, meanwhile, is under contract at Dortmund until June 2030, having joined the club in 2023 from Wolfsburg - Arsenal are interested in Monza striker Gustavo Varela, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The 21-year-old Portuguese forward has scored seven goals in eight Serie A matches this season, attracting interest from Napoli and former club Benfica. Napoli could make their move in January to beat the competition, while Benfica retain the right to match future offers and are entitled to 20% of the profit from his next transfer. - Manchester United remain interested in Newcastle United left back Lewis Hall, who could cost upwards of £70 million, Football Insider reports. The 22-year-old recently extended his contract until 2031, but United could revive their pursuit next summer, with Newcastle set to reject any January departure. Hall is believed to be happy at St James' Park, although he has not ruled out a future move to Old Trafford. - Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Borussia Mönchengladbach's Wael Mohya, according to Sky Germany. Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen and leading clubs abroad are also interested in the 17-year-old, although a winter transfer is considered unlikely at this stage. Gladbach want to extend his contract beyond 2028 as soon as possible, with a release clause included. However, Mohya staying beyond next summer is only considered conceivable if the club avoid relegation. OTHER RUMORS - Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is on Roma's winter wish list. Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling is also a player of interest for the Serie A giants, who almost agreed a deal to sign him back in the summer. (Tuttomercato) - Arsenal are one of several clubs keeping tabs on Club Brugge forward Nicolò Tresoldi. Barcelona also wanted the 22-year-old over the summer. (Sky Germany) - Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a January swoop for Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza. In response, the German club are attempting to tie Maza down to a new long-term deal. (Sky Germany) - Crystal Palace are reluctant to let Senegalese winger Ismaïla Sarr leave in January after holding talks over a new contract. Sarr wanted to join Liverpool back in the summer. (Football Insider) - Liverpool are monitoring Leeds defender Tarik Muharemović, with Interazionale, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also interested. (TeamTalk) - Manchester United and Chelsea are tracking Twente wonderkid Ruud Nijstad. (TeamTalk) - Ajax are keen to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare on a permanent deal. (Sport Witness) - Manchester United would have to pay £6 million in compensation to Newcastle United to land Eddie Howe under the terms of his departure from St James' Park. (Telegraph) - Christian Pulisic is "one step away" from penning a new deal with AC Milan. (Nicolo Schira) - Juventus and Roma are tracking the development of Genoa midfielder Samuel Wiafe. (Nicolo Schira)