Selhurst Park centre-back Marc Guehi has become a primary target for Inter, while the Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo has a secret buyout clause, and the Blues are tracking young Portuguese prospect Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan have entered the hunt to sign the signature of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, though Liverpool are still the leading candidates to sign the 25-year England star.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo possesses a buyout clause in his deal, but the club are keeping it under wraps as they aim to keep the 25-year-old Ghanaian international, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are each watching Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year Portuguese striker Cardoso Varela, adding to the transfer speculation around the emerging talent.
Brighton are not looking to cash in on Cameroonian player Carlos Baleba in January, even though the 21-year drawing attention from Manchester United last summer.
Manchester United have positioned Crystal Palace and English player Adam Wharton, 21, ahead of Baleba on their shortlist of recruitment objectives.
Manchester United are considering extending Brazil star Casemiro's contract beyond this campaign, but provided the 33-year-old agrees to a wage cut.
Interest in Casemiro has emerged from Brazil and Saudi clubs, yet Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim may make a case for the ex- Real Madrid star to remain.
Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33, has emphasised that he does not intend to leave the team, even with interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz is desired by Barcelona, but the Eagles will not allow the 29-year-old Colombian international leave in January.
Ex- Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's choice to join Italian side Parma rather than Nottingham Forest is a additional sign that boss Ange Postecoglou is on shaky footing at the club.
Recently appointed Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will lead an audit into the deal status of the team's key stars, as the club aim to avoid a repeat of the player saga that saw Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 26-year-old, join Liverpool.
Chelsea have no concern over the future of Ecuadorian talent Moises Caicedo, 23-year-old, following the very visible dismissal of his agent.
Caicedo is set to be offered with a new contract by Chelsea to ward off attention from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Barcelona's 17-year-old Spanish midfielder Guille Fernandez, who has yet to earn a senior appearance with the Catalan side.
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