Football rumours: Vinicius Junior, Simenho, Postecoglou, Rodgers, Ancelotti, Phillips

Real Madrid is close to agreeing a new contract with Vinicius Junior, Liverpool may face competition from Manchester City for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, and Manchester City joins Arsenal in expressing interest in Elche player Rodrigo Mendoza.

Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior is close to signing a new contract with the team real madrid After reducing his wage demands. The 25-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2027. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external

Manchester United They made contact with representatives of the unstable Vinicius Junior and the neighbours Manchester City He is likely to join them if the Brazilian decides to leave the La Liga club. (Caught sneaking through the daily briefing, external)

Liverpool Facing the dilemma of making a move to Bournemouth Winger Antoine Semenyu in January or wait until the summer when Manchester City are expected to join the race for the 25-year-old Ghana international. (i paper), external

Former Nottingham Forest coach Ange Postecoglou and former Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers are competing to succeed Daniel Farke as coach of the team. Leeds Unitedwhich is under increasing pressure. (talk sport), external

Manchester City They have joined Arsenal In verification Elche 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza real madrid Also interested. (mail, external)

Brazil Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s current contract expires after the 2026 World Cup, but talks are scheduled to take place about extending it. (ESBN), external

Championship Club Sheffield Wednesday They are considering former Middlesbrough striker and free agent Duncan Watmore, 31, who has been training with the Owls. (Sky Sports News), external

Leeds United They inquired about re-signing Kalvin Phillips, 29, on loan from Manchester City But a deal is unlikely to go through, leaving the England midfielder to consider offers from France, Spain and Germany. (mirror, external)

Stoke, Norwich, and Portsmouth They are monitoring the progress of Andre Luiz, 23, who has already attracted Premier League interest from Brentford and Sunderland, although Rio Ave are reluctant to sell the Brazilian winger. (A Bola – in Portuguese), external

Nottingham Forest They have made inquiries with Pogon Szczecin regarding the availability of Polish striker Adrian Przyborek, 18. (Teamtalk), external