Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle despite agreeing new contract, Yasin Ayari close to committing future to Brighton but Kaoru Mitoma set for move away, and Chelsea to go back for Manu Kone in midfielder search.

Newcastle could still sell Lewis Hall next summer despite the 22-year-old England left-back, recently linked with a move to Manchester United, reportedly agreeing a new contract with the Magpies until 2031. (Talksport, external)

Lisandro Martinez, 28, will be offered a new long-term contract by Manchester United if the Argentina centre-back stays injury-free and has an impressive 2026-27 season at Old Trafford. (Football Insider, external)

Brighton are confident a new contract for Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, 22, can be agreed soon with positive talks ongoing. (Teamtalk, external)

Kaoru Mitoma’s future at Brighton is, however, in the balance as the Japan winger, 29, is unlikely to extend his contract which expires next summer and could make an exit as soon as the January window. (Teamtalk, external)

After failing to sign France midfielder Manu Kone in the summer, Chelsea could go back for the 25-year-old AS Roma player in January in a deal that could also involve English winger Jamie Gittens, 22, heading in the opposite direction. (Simon Phillips, via CaughtOffside, external)

Liverpool have plans to sign another midfielder next summer, which would push Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister, 27, further down the pecking order at Anfield. (Talksport, external)

Atletico Madrid are not planning to sell Spain midfielder Alex Baena, 25, anytime soon despite interest from Manchester City. (Football Insider, external)

Manchester United and Tottenham both had representatives in Belgium on Tuesday to watch Club Brugge’s German striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22. (Teamtalk, external)

Austria defender David Alaba is a possible target for Mexican side Club America after the 34-year-old left Real Madrid in the summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish, external)