PSG lead race to sign Salah - Friday's gossip

Paris St-Germain lead the race to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, who see Karim Adeyemi as a replacement, while Manchester United prepare a bid for Benfica's Kerem Akturkoglu.

Paris St-Germain are leading the race to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and will look to tempt the 32-year-old, whose Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, with a three-year deal. (Sun), external

Liverpool have identified Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi as a potential successor to Salah, and are ready to make a £41m bid for the 22-year-old German. (Bild - in German), external

Manchester United are preparing a bid of about £34m for Benfica's 25-year-old Turkey winger Kerem Akturkoglu. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Newcastle United are likely to revisit their pursuit of England centre-back Marc Guehi in January, with the expectation that Crystal Palace will be more willing to sell the 24-year-old. (Mail - subscription required), external

Chelsea remain interested in Colombia forward Jhon Duran, but Aston Villa want in excess of £80m for the in-form 20-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona and Juventus are monitoring the situation of Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, with Manchester United believed to value the player at £50m. (Sun), external

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is a contender to replace Sean Dyche as Everton manager once Dan Friedkin's takeover of the club is completed. (Football Insider), external

Atletico Madrid have identified Chelsea and England defender Ben Chilwell, 27, as their latest transfer target. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United are among the frontrunners to sign 24-year-old Canada forward Jonathan David from Lille. (GiveMeSport), external

Norway striker Erling Haaland, 24, is set to sign a new contract with Manchester City but wants a £100m release clause added. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona are making the signing of Haaland in the 2025 summer window their priority. (SPORT - in Spanish), external

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be in attendance for Manchester United's Premier League match at Aston Villa on Sunday as speculation over manager Erik ten Hag's future increases. (Mirror), external