Liverpool monitoring Thiaw - Wednesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reported that Liverpool and Manchester United are both monitoring Germany defender Malick Thiaw, while Newcastle are said to have no plans to sell the 25-year-old. The update was published as part of the broadcaster’s regular gossip roundup, drawing on reports from other outlets rather than confirming any formal bid or negotiation.

The item also noted that Fulham are expected to open talks over a new deal for 26-year-old centre-back Calvin Bassey, who is being linked with Inter Milan. In another Premier League-related development, Chelsea were described as preparing a January move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, aged 23. BBC Sport presented these as transfer possibilities, not completed deals.

Several other names were mentioned in the same roundup. Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi, 21, was reported to be close to joining Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, while former Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, 35, was said to be in discussions with Serie B club Avellino. Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock, 27, was also linked with a possible new contract if his performances continue.

As context, these kinds of roundups reflect the wider summer and winter transfer market, where clubs often monitor players, explore contract renewals and react to interest from rivals. The reported situations remain speculative unless and until clubs confirm them.