Man Utd and Liverpool eye Truffert - Thursday's gossip

What the report says

Manchester United and Liverpool are both being linked with Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert, according to BBC Sport’s roundup of transfer gossip. The France international, 24, is said to be valued at about £60m, and the item suggests any move would likely draw serious competition between the Premier League rivals.

The same report says Newcastle United are favourites to sign Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton ahead of Nottingham Forest. Morton, 23, left Liverpool last year and has been impressing in France, which is helping to lift his profile in the market. BBC Sport also notes that Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.

At Arsenal, captain Martin Odegaard, 27, is expected to agree a new long-term contract, extending his stay at the Emirates alongside manager Mikel Arteta. The article also says Arsenal are preparing another attempt to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in January, although that potential move is framed as interest rather than a completed deal.

More broadly, the roundup reflects how top clubs continue to target young, in-form players across Europe. As reported by BBC Sport, the claims remain transfer speculation rather than confirmed agreements, but they point to likely movement in the next window if the reported interest develops.