Real Madrid move closer to agreeing new contract with Vinicius Jr, Liverpool might face competition from Manchester City for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, and Manchester City join Arsenal in showing interest in Elche’s Rodrigo Mendoza.

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has moved closer to signing a new contract with Real Madrid after reducing his wage demands. The 25-year-old’s current deal runs until June 2027. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external

Manchester United have made contact with the representatives of unsettled Vinicius Jr, and neighbours Manchester City are likely to join them if the Brazilian decides to leave the La Liga club. (Caught Offside via The Daily Briefing, external)

Liverpool face the dilemma of making a move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January or waiting until the summer when Manchester City are expected to join the race for the 25-year-old Ghana international. (i Paper), external

Former Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou and ex-Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers are contenders to replace Daniel Farke at Leeds United, who is under increasing pressure. (Talksport), external

Manchester City have joined Arsenal in checking on Elche’s 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, with Real Madrid also interested. (Mail, external)

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s current deal runs out after the 2026 World Cup but talks are set to take place about extending it. (ESPN), external

Championship club Sheffield Wednesday are considering ex-Middlesbrough forward and free agent Duncan Watmore, 31, who has been training with the Owls. (Sky Sports News)

Leeds United have enquired about re-signing Kalvin Phillips, 29, on loan from Manchester City but a deal is unlikely to happen, leaving the English midfielder to consider offers from France, Spain and Germany. (Mirror, external)

Stoke, Norwich, and Portsmouth are monitoring the progress of Andre Luiz, 23, who has already attracted Premier League interest from Brentford and Sunderland, though Rio Ave are reluctant to sell the Brazilian winger. (A Bola – in Portuguese), external

Nottingham Forest have made enquiries with Pogon Szczecin regarding the availability of Polish forward Adrian Przyborek, 18. (Teamtalk)

Source: BBC Sport.