Newcastle keen on Torres - Thursday's gossip

Newcastle United are interested in Spain forward Ferran Torres, who Barcelona could be prepared to sell after the former Manchester City player, 23, failed to meet expectations at the La Liga side. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Newcastle are also weighing up a January move for Bayer Leverkusen's £20m-rated Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 27. (Sun)

Manchester United are refusing to let 23-year-old Jadon Sancho leave on the cheap in the January transfer window - despite manager Erik ten Hag wanting rid of the exiled England winger. (Mirror)

Chelsea are ready to rival Arsenal and Liverpool for Corinthians' 18-year-old South American midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, who could cost around £26m. (Standard)

Newcastle and England striker Callum Wilson, 31, will be out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury, while Magpies team-mate, 23-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman, could be out for even longer because of a knee issue. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester United are continuing to monitor 19-year-old Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, despite the Republic of Ireland international recently signing a new deal with the Seagulls. (Football Insider)

RB Leipzig director Rouven Schroder has opened the door to 27-year-old former Chelsea forward Timo Werner leaving the club, with the German having started just two games this season. (Standard)

There are doubts about the futures of Manchester United's football director John Murtough and director of football operations David Harrison following the announcement that chief executive Richard Arnold is to leave the club. (Mirror)