Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip

Germany forward Kevin Schade wanted by Liverpool, while Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs.

Liverpool have emerged as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona have confirmed that they tried but failed to sign Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been circling Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 26, and will be ready to pounce if the opportunity arises. (Sun), external

German giants Bayern Munich would move for England midfielder Phil Foden, 26, if he becomes available for a move from Manchester City. (Teamtalk), external

Italy and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22 would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, with Newcastle and Chelsea having already expressed their interest. (Football Italia), external

Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli target Dodo, 27, looks set to secure a move away from Fiorentina in Janaury, with several clubs interested in the Brazilian full-back. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Brighton and Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22, is still keen to join Liverpool after a summer move failed to materialise. (GiveMeSport), external