What the papers say
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, has found himself under the scope of Spanish giants Real Madrid, the Daily Mail reports. The England Under-21 international has played 17 games for the Toffees in the Premier League this season.
The Evening Standard says West Ham could make a move for 26-year-old Ajax and Netherlands forward Steven Bergwijn. The former Tottenham player has scored eight goals in all competitions this year for Ajax.
![Rangers v Ajax – UEFA Champions League – Group A – Ibrox Stadium](http://footballmad.co.uk/content/images/2024/01/Football-rumours-Real-Madrid-scope-out-Everton-defender-Jarrad-Branthwaite-1.webp?w=640)
One player who could be making the opposite journey from England to the Netherlands is Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri, who has been linked with a loan move to PSV Eindhoven – and LA Galaxy – according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, cited by Teamtalk.
Social media round-up
Real Madrid ‘to turn to Erling Haaland if they fail in Mbappe transfer but will only have to pay HALF his release fee’https://t.co/1JoTm4tiE4https://t.co/1JoTm4tiE4
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 8, 2024
🚨⚪️ Tottenham keep working on Radu Dragusin deal, club still confident to make it happen — no changes.
Spurs want to close the deal as soon as possible. Negotiations at final stages, key 24 hours ahead.
🔴 FC Bayern have not sent any formal bid to Genoa for Dragusin so far. pic.twitter.com/5BRbUmrSlw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2024
Players to watch
Hugo Ekitike: Wolves are reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old Paris St Germain forward, according to French outlet L’Equipe.
Jonathan David: The 23-year-old Canada forward, currently at Lille in France, has attracted interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa, Football Transfers reports.