Transfer gossip: Juventus and Atletico Madrid eye Madueke, five clubs chase Kounde

Football's rumour mill continues to churn ahead of the January transfer window, with reports spanning England, Spain and Italy.

According to the Telegraph, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are both targeting 24-year-old Arsenal and England forward Noni Madueke.

Meanwhile, Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde, 27, has caught the eye of five Premier League clubs — Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. Spanish outlet Sport reports that Barcelona would be willing to consider significant offers for him.

Separately, Talksport reports that England captain Harry Kane, 33, is in the final stages of agreeing a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich.

AC Milan could make a fresh attempt in January to sign Manchester United's Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, potentially via a loan deal with an option to buy, according to Calciomercato.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are said to be interested in Fulham's 19-year-old English attacker Josh King, valued at around £51m.

Real Madrid are reportedly standing firm on keeping 20-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick despite interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.

Tottenham's reported interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 26, is unlikely to progress, with the Argentine still set on a move to Barcelona.

Scouts from Premier League and MLS clubs have reportedly been watching 18-year-old Colombia U20 international Edmilson Herazo.

Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be interested in Barcelona and Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, who is also wanted by Juventus.

Paris St-Germain are reportedly renewing their interest in Manchester United and France defender Leny Yoro, 20.

Inter Milan and Juventus are both said to be monitoring Liverpool's 19-year-old Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni.