The managerial carousel continues to spin in Serie A, with Oliver Glasner emerging as a leading candidate for the AC Milan hot seat following Massimiliano Allegri's dismissal. Meanwhile, Liverpool are digging in over a fee for Curtis Jones as Inter Milan look to strike a deal.

Glasner in the frame at AC Milan

Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is set to enter discussions about taking charge at AC Milan, according to the Mail. The Austrian coach becomes available after leading Palace before departing, and Milan are actively assessing candidates to replace Massimiliano Allegri.

Jones talks hit a stumbling block

Liverpool and Inter Milan are in negotiations over England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, but the Reds are holding firm — demanding a fee above the 20 million euros Inter have put on the table, reports Fabrizio Romano. Jones, who came through Liverpool's academy, remains a priority target for the Italian club.

Bayern eye Bournemouth teenager Kroupi

Bayern Munich have identified Bournemouth's 19-year-old France Under-21 forward Junior Kroupi as a potential back-up option for Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 29, according to Absolut Bayern via Merkur. The German champions are strengthening their attacking options ahead of the next transfer window.

Sara open to Aston Villa move

Brazil and Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, 26, has reacted positively to interest from Aston Villa, per Turkish outlet Sabah. The move could represent a significant step up for the South American playmaker.

Chelsea chase Danish teenage talent

Chelsea are monitoring 17-year-old Danish attacker Mikkel Bro Hansen, contracted to Bodo/Glimt until 2027. According to Caught Offside, Newcastle United and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on the teenager, setting up a potential three-way battle for his signature.

Konate future takes shape

Chelsea have ruled out making a move for outgoing Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 27. The France centre-back's representatives are instead in discussions with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, per Teamtalk.

De Gea back on Juventus radar

Juventus are keeping an eye on former Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 35, who has established himself as first choice at Fiorentina this season, reports Goal.

Preston set to break record for Devine

Preston North End have triggered the option-to-buy clause in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine's loan agreement and are prepared to smash their club transfer record to sign the 21-year-old permanently, according to the Lancashire Post.

Ezzalzouli emerges as Gordon replacement

Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli, 24, of Real Betis has been identified as a possible successor to Anthony Gordon — formerly of Newcastle — with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa also credited with interest, per Spanish outlet Sport. Separately, Sporting are weighing up a loan exit for Greece right-back Georgios Vagiannidis, 24, who has also attracted attention from Everton, says A Bola.