Man Utd eye Simeone as Chelsea ready £50m De Jong push and move for Scott

Tuesday's transfer rumour mill is dominated by Manchester United's interest in a young Atletico Madrid forward, Chelsea's preparations for a busy January, and a clutch of Premier League clubs tracking emerging midfield talent.

United to run the rule over Simeone

Manchester United will be taking a close look at Atletico Madrid's 23-year-old Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone when the two sides meet in the Champions League, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Old Trafford club are said to be interested in the attacker ahead of a potential move.

Chelsea told De Jong will cost £50m

Chelsea need to pay at least £50m to tempt Barcelona into selling Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29, in January, reports Football Insider. The Spaniard has been repeatedly linked with a switch to the Premier League.

Chelsea are also willing to meet Bournemouth's asking price for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott in January, although the Cherries are still hopeful he will sign a new deal, according to Teamtalk.

Stankovic and Mazurek on Premier League radars

A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Inter Milan's 21-year-old Serbia midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, says AS. Brighton, meanwhile, have identified Red Bull Salzburg's 19-year-old Polish attacking midfielder Bartosz Mazurek as a leading January target, per Teamtalk.

Fullkrug clause absent, Courtois close to extension

Werder Bremen do not have an option to sign on-loan Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 33, from West Ham, and the clubs are yet to hold any talks on a future deal, according to Sky Sports Germany.

In contrast, Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, is very close to extending his contract with Real Madrid until 2028, reports Mundo Deportivo.