Bayern monitoring Wirtz - Monday's gossip

What the report says

Bayern Munich are said to be monitoring the situation of Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to BBC Sport’s roundup of Monday transfer gossip. The report says the German champions are keeping a close watch on the 23-year-old, with the interest linked to developments at Anfield.

The same roundup highlights several other Premier League-linked stories. Liverpool are reported to be among the clubs considering Bournemouth forward Rayan, a 20-year-old Brazil international, with the article noting that a future release clause could make any move expensive. It also says Liverpool have an option to make Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo’s loan from Barcelona permanent, while Juventus are understood to be unwilling to sell Pierre Kalulu in January despite reported interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have ruled out bringing back Jadon Sancho, now a free agent after leaving Manchester United, though his agent is reportedly speaking with other Premier League clubs. Dortmund are also said to be monitoring Leicester City teenager Louis Page. In another youth-focused link, Championship clubs and Celtic are reportedly interested in Liverpool defender Luke Chambers. The roundup also mentions Tottenham’s reported move to add former Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio to their staff from January. As a transfer digest, the items reflect unconfirmed speculation and scouting interest rather than completed deals.