On to Martinez, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid had bids of at least 90m euros for the 24-year-old Argentina striker who was rejected by Inter Milan in the summer with Arsenal also being knocked back after making a lower offer.
Again, Tottenham are expected to be among suitors keen to sign Cagliari’s 25-year-old midfielder Nahitan Nandez who was also wanted by Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma and Fiorentina when the transfer window re-opens in January. The Serie A side are said to be open to sell the Uruguayan in the new year.
Meanwhile, midfielder Your Tielemans says he is “keeping his options open” as he continues to negotiate a new deal with Leicester City. The 24-year-old Belgium has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The Netherlands midfielder, Wijnaldum has said he “expressed the desire to stay” at Liverpool. But, eventually, he left on a free transfer to Paris Saint Germain after being made to feel unwanted by the Reds.
Chelsea’s chances of signing Sevilla’s 22-year-old centre-back Jules Kounde are said to depend on if the 28-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger’s contract situation with the European Champions is resolved.
In preparation for the January move, Everton are chasing for Aberdeen defender Calvin Ramsay. The Toffees allegedly sent a scout to watch the Scottish play against Motherwell over the weekend.
At Watford, the club is poised to sign 18-year-old free agent forward Jimiel Chikukwa who left Leeds United in the summer.
In the Serie A, Juventus and AC Milan could make a move for Real Madrid’s 29-year-old Spain midfielder, Isco in January.