Newcastle United may yet be willing to part ways with Lewis Hall next summer, even after the England left-back reportedly put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, according to the latest transfer gossip circulating in the English game.
Hall, 22, has been strongly linked with a switch to Manchester United, but talk of a fresh deal running until 2031 was seen as a signal that Newcastle intended to keep hold of one of their most promising defenders. However, reports suggest the north-east club could still be open to a sale further down the line if the right offer materialises, leaving his long-term future somewhat unclear despite the extended commitment.
Elsewhere at Old Trafford, Manchester United are reportedly ready to reward Lisandro Martinez with a new long-term contract. The 28-year-old Argentine centre-back would be handed fresh terms provided he stays free of injury and produces a strong campaign in the 2026-27 season, according to reports.
In Sussex, Brighton appear close to tying down one midfielder while potentially losing another. Sweden international Yasin Ayari, 22, is understood to be in positive discussions over a new contract, with the Seagulls confident an agreement can be reached soon. The picture looks very different for Kaoru Mitoma, however. The Japanese winger's current deal expires next summer, and reports suggest he is unlikely to sign an extension, raising the possibility that Brighton could look to sell him as early as the January transfer window rather than risk losing him for nothing.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are reportedly preparing to renew their interest in AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone after missing out on the 25-year-old Frenchman during the summer window. According to reports, any potential deal could see English winger Jamie Gittens move to the Italian capital as part of the negotiations.
At Anfield, Liverpool are said to be planning a move for another midfielder next summer, a decision that could have significant implications for Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentina international, 27, would reportedly slip further down the pecking order under such a scenario.
Manchester City's reported interest in Atletico Madrid's Alex Baena looks unlikely to bear fruit in the near future, with the Spanish club said to have no plans to part with the 25-year-old midfielder despite the Premier League champions' admiration for him.
Scouting activity has also been reported in Belgium, where representatives from both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were said to be present on Tuesday to watch Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi. The 22-year-old German forward appears to be drawing attention from multiple Premier League clubs.
Finally, in South America, Mexican club America have been mentioned as a potential destination for veteran Austrian defender David Alaba, who left Real Madrid over the summer. The 34-year-old remains without a club and could be tempted by a move to Liga MX.
As is typical during the transfer gossip cycle, none of the reports have been confirmed by the clubs involved, and the situations surrounding Hall, Mitoma, Kone and others are likely to continue developing in the coming weeks.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport, Talksport, Football Insider, Teamtalk, Simon Phillips via CaughtOffside, and Fichajes.