Manchester United want to bolster their defense with the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, while both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are looking at signing Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou, Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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- Football Insider reports that Manchester United want to bolster their defense with the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The Brazil international, 24, joined from Corinthians in 2023 for around €6 million, but his transfer could be worth 10 times that now. United are also reported to be interested in Manchester City left back Rayan Aït-Nouri. The Red Devils were surprise suitors for the 25-year-old late in the summer, when it appeared an exit from City could be on the cards, and if they pull off a January deal it would be a rare cross-city move -- one that hasn't happened directly between the rivals since 2012.

- Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are among a whole host of teams tracking the future of Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old center back has been with the French club since last summer, making 37 senior appearances in that time as he continues to develop. That has caught the eye of the two London clubs, which are looking to invest in the backline for the future, while PSG, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Brentford are also named as clubs that have been keeping an eye on Ganiou's progress.

- United have also been busy scouting other potential transfer targets in the market, according to Nicolò Schira, after attending a match between Atalanta and Monza. The club have been monitoring Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, 26, who has a deal that expires in 2028, and Monza striker Gustavo Varela, with the 21-year-old being linked with a host of different clubs after scoring nine goals in 10 Serie A appearances.

- Fabrizio Romano has ruled out a potential move away from Inter Miami for Lionel Messi. The 39-year-old has recently been linked with a possible return to Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, one of the first teams he played for as an academy star, to see out his career. But with a contract that runs until 2028, Messi is set to stay in MLS for the next two years before considering his next possible options.

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Other rumors

- AC Milan center back Koni de Winter, 24, is of interest to Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. (Caught Offside)

- Everton, Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town are all showing interest in Minnesota United striker Kelvin Yeboah. (Football Insider)

- Ronald Araújo wants to wait until the end of the season before he makes a decision on a permanent move to Liverpool. The Reds have a clause in his loan from Barcelona that could seal a permanent switch for €55 million, which could be triggered as early as January. (Sport)

- Kostas Tsimikas is expected to leave Liverpool next summer when his contract expires. The Reds are already looking at options to replace the Greece international left back, while Milos Kerkez is first choice. (Football Insider)

- Premier League clubs are showing an interest in AC Milan striker Alphadjo Cissè, 20, but the Italian side are looking to seal a new contract with the youngster. (Nicolò Schira)

- Napoli will listen to offers for Kevin De Bruyne in January, with the attacking midfielder approaching the final months of his contract with the Serie A side. (Ekrem Konur)

- Everton striker Thierno Barry is attracting attention in the transfer market, with Newcastle, Crystal Palace, RB Leipzig, and Como all following the Frenchman's progress. The 24-year-old has scored six goals in ten Premier League appearances this season. (Ekrem Konur)

- Eintracht Frankfurt are pushing to sign PSG right back David Boly. The 17-year-old defender has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign so far, which is attracting interest from elsewhere, while his contract expires next summer. (Florian Plettenberg)

- AC Milan will terminate the loan of David Odogu at Toulouse, with the 20-year-old center back looking to move elsewhere in the January transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg)

- Thomas Frank is a leading contender to become Crystal Palace manager, if the club decides to part ways with Pierre Sage during the international break. The Eagles sit bottom of the Premier League, with seven points from the opening 10 games. (Sky Sports)