Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Fernandes, Koulibaly, Rudiger, Kounde, Adeyemi, Wilshere

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Liverpool have emerged as one of the potential destinations for Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, who is expected to leave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich next summer. (Fichajes, in Spanish) external-link

Manchester United have been in positive talks with Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes since July. The 27-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford and his contract is considered a "priority" along with France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28. (Fabrizio Romano via Twitter) external-link

United wanted to negotiate a deal with Napoli for Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, in the summer transfer window but were not willing to match the Serie A side's £34m valuation for the centre-back. (Corriere dello Sport via Express) external-link

Liverpool are in pole position to make a January bid for German striker Karim Adeyemi, 19, from Austrian Bundesliga side Red Bull Salzburg. (Mundo Deportivo, in Spanish)external-link

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger could be sold to fund a bid for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The 28-year-old German is wanted by both PSG and Real Madrid but has emerged as a key member of Thomas Tuchel's backline. (Football 365)external-link

Barcelona identified Leeds United striker Rodrigo, 30, as a deadline day transfer target this summer but the Premier League side turned down Barca's "scattergun" approach for the Spain international. (The Athletic, subscription required) external-link

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly close to signing a new contract with the Italian side, meaning Arsenal and Tottenham will have to spend big if they decide to reignite their interest in the 24-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport, in Italian)external-link

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is not seeking a pay-as-you-play deal at the Emirates after boss Mikel Arteta offered him the opportunity to keep fit at the Gunners' training ground. The 29-year-old has 34 England caps but has been without a club since his release from Bournemouth earlier this year. (Metro)external-link

Spain midfielder Isco, 29, is understood to be growing increasingly frustrated at Real Madrid under manager Carlo Ancelotti and could look to secure a move away from the Bernabeu in January. (Calciomercato, in Italian)external-link

Tottenham are eyeing a move for Peterborough United's English defender Ronnie Edwards. Spurs were said to be among a number of Premier League clubs to watch the 18-year-old feature for Peterborough Under-23s against Watford last week. (Football Insider) external-link

Paris St-Germain were only willing to sell 22-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe to rivals Real Madrid if Brazil winger Vinicius Junior, 21, was included in the deal. (Here We Go podcast via Sport Bible) external-link

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