Barcelona linked with a move for Viktor Gyökeres

While Gyökeres is expected to remain with Sporting this winter, Barcelona are exploring ways to reduce the transfer fee, potentially by offering to decrease the sell-on clause for Sporting winger Francisco Trincão.  

Meanwhile, Liverpool are poised to enter the race for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as reported by The Athletic. The Reds are closely monitoring the 23-year-old's situation amid speculation of a potential departure from the Stadio Diego Maradona, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United also interested. Napoli are reportedly open to selling Kvaratskhelia for a substantial fee, and Liverpool are keen to secure a move that would reunite him with Georgian compatriot Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is set to join the club from Valencia in the summer.  

Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior continues to attract interest from the Saudi Pro League, according to Relevo. The league is reportedly eager to make the 24-year-old the face of their competition and is preparing a lucrative contract to entice him away from the Bernabéu. Vinícius Júnior has previously been linked with Al Ahli.

Napoli are exploring potential replacements for Kvaratskhelia, with Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski identified as potential targets, reports Nicolo Schira. Chiesa has struggled for regular playing time at Anfield since joining from Juventus in the summer, while Kulusevski has been a key contributor for Spurs this season.  

Charlotte FC are in talks with Newcastle United regarding a potential transfer for Paraguayan winger Miguel Almirón, according to TyC Sports. The MLS side could soon make an offer for the 30-year-old, with Newcastle reportedly open to a sale as they seek to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations.