Pep Guardiola, 53, has reportedly reached an agreement in principle for a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, securing his future at the club for at least another season (Football Insider).
Manchester United are targeting Germany international Leon Goretzka, 29, as a potential signing. The Bayern Munich midfielder is reportedly frustrated with his situation at the Bavarian club, and United will face competition from Union Berlin for his signature (Teamtalk).
Meanwhile, former Manchester United assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the vacant managerial role at Coventry City after stepping down from his position at United (Talksport).
In transfer news, Fulham have joined London rivals Brentford in pursuit of 23-year-old Brazil striker Igor Jesus, currently playing for Botafogo. Other Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, are also interested in the forward (TBR).
Juventus are reportedly considering moves for two Premier League defenders in January, with 28-year-old Joachim Andersen of Fulham and 23-year-old Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea among their targets (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
West Ham are closely monitoring Brighton's Tariq Lamptey, 24, and are positioned to beat Everton in the race to sign the Ghana international next summer on a free transfer (Football Insider). Tottenham are also interested in Lamptey, with plans to bolster their defense in the January transfer window (Teamtalk).
Barcelona are keeping an eye on Napoli's 23-year-old winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been a standout performer in Serie A. The Georgian international is valued at £67 million (Repubblica).
In other news, Germany defender Mats Hummels, 35, is considering retirement unless he secures a move away from Roma in January (Sky, in German).
Manchester United are also keeping tabs on Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan, 17, from Rosenborg. The club may need to act swiftly to secure his signature and avoid competition from other clubs (Givemesport).
Lastly, Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in Lille's 24-year-old Canadian forward Jonathan David. The player, whose contract expires next summer, is expected to leave the French club, and Bayern are monitoring the situation closely.
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