Real Madrid WILL sign a centre-back in January after losing Eder Militao to an ACL injury, with a report revealing which players are their plan A, B and C

The promising Bundesliga defender has signed a new contract with his current club, but a change to his release clause is good news for interested clubs

Castello Lukeba has agreed a new contract with RB Leipzig, though two sources including Fabrizio Romano have declared a transfer in 2025 is still on the table, with Man Utd, Liverpool and Real Madrid all circling

Aston Villa are sizing up a 'very ambitious' January move for a confirmed Real Madrid target and TEAMtalk understands the likely transfer cost would set a new record at Villa Park

The stance of the selling side, plus interest from other big clubs, is spelling danger for Chelsea's chances

Newcastle and Aston Villa are preparing to make contact for one of the Bundesliga's top youngsters, but Real Madrid, Man City and Chelsea are also circling

Real Madrid are building another generation of Galacticos, but are not done yet and are keen to add another young star to their defensive options

Chelsea are still looking to add some of the best young players in world football to their squad and have listed defender Castello Lukeba

The reigning LaLiga champions are looking at younger options at centre-back and have turned to the Bundesliga to potentially snap up an RB Leipzig star

Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive solidity after their 5-0 loss to Arsenal and target Lukeba is an example of an increasingly valuable profile in modern football

Exclusive: Chelsea have enquired about the availability of an RB Leipzig star, though Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk

With Goncalo Inacio being so important for Sporting, Amorim will need his own version of the LCB at Liverpool. But who could he sign?

Manchester United are not losing sight of the French star after missing out on him earlier this year - though most of their existing defenders could have left by the time he is able to join

Man Utd are edging nearer to an Argentina attacker as part of an exciting triple coup, Newcastle have belief they can sign Serie A's best player, while Liverpool are upping the chase for a Sporting Lisbon defender

Man Utd are scouting an 'outstanding' and 'generational' star ahead of a potential summer move that would likely spell the end for a senior star Ten Hag doesn't favour