Man Utd want Paz, Chelsea target Kounde - Saturday's gossip

Manchester United are tracking Como midfielder Nico Paz ahead of a potential summer move, while Chelsea eye Barcelona's Jules Kounde and Liverpool scout Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch.

Manchester United have identified Como midfielder Nico Paz, 22, as a transfer target for next summer. The Argentina international impressed against United in the Champions League last month, scoring twice in the fixture. New manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to receive backing in the January window, with the club likely to pursue a defender and striker in the short term.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are preparing to target Barcelona's Jules Kounde, 28, with the Spanish club willing to sell the France international in January. Liverpool have scouted Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, 20, though Bayern Munich are also monitoring the young defender.

Real Madrid, Brighton and Everton are among clubs interested in 18-year-old Brazilian centre-back Vitao from Atletico Mineiro, with Barcelona also keeping tabs on the prospect. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are watching Brighton's Brajan Gruda during his loan at RB Leipzig, while Leeds United are plotting a January move for Stuttgart midfielder Bilal el Khannouss.