Transfer Updates: Glasner, Vinícius Jr, Ward-Prowse, Strand Larsen, Others

Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the transfer race for Barcelona teenager, Dro Fernandez, according to Talksport.

The 18-year-old Spanish midfielder has a £5.1m release clause, with both Premier League giants monitoring the situation closely in the ongoing January transfer window.

Outgoing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has emerged as a potential candidate for the Manchester United job ahead of the summer. The Mirror reports the Austrian coach is among the names under consideration at Old Trafford as United assess their long-term options.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen his attacking options, with the Telegraph reporting Spurs targeting a left-sided forward, either during the current window or in the summer.

West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse could be set for a January exit. The Sun claims Burnley are interested in offering the former Southampton captain a route away from the London Stadium.

Leeds United have also made checks in the market. The Athletic reports Daniel Farke’s side enquired about Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, but have yet to follow up with a formal offer for the Norway international.

In Italy, Inter Milan are moving to protect one of their prized young assets. Tuttosport reports the Serie A champions plan to offer Francesco Pio Esposito a new contract to fend off interest from Premier League clubs in the 20-year-old striker.

Crystal Palace could lose another senior figure, with Sky Sports reporting forward Jean-Philippe Mateta is open to a new challenge. Juventus are said to be among the clubs monitoring the 28-year-old France international.

At Real Madrid, ESPN claims the club are preparing to open contract talks with Brazilian winger Vinícius Jr following the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso from the Bernabéu.

Manchester United, meanwhile, have turned away interest in Harry Maguire. The Sun reports United have rejected several approaches from Premier League sides and AC Milan for the 32-year-old England defender.

Fulham remain keen on PSV striker Ricardo Pepi despite the United States international recently suffering a broken forearm, Sky Sports reports.

Arsenal are tracking Red Star Belgrade teenager Vasilije Kostov. The Sun claims the 17-year-old Serbia midfielder is on the Gunners’ transfer radar as part of their youth recruitment strategy.

Crystal Palace have also hit a snag in transfer talks for Sidiki Cherif. Foot Mercato reports Angers have rejected Palace’s proposal of a loan with an obligation to buy, insisting instead on a permanent deal for the 19-year-old forward.

Newcastle United have joined the transfer race for Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, though Football Insider says AC Milan are also keen on the 22-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international.

Juventus are said to be cooling their interest in a move for Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa. Fabrizio Romano, via Football Italia, reports a reunion with the Italy international is now looking less likely.