Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Alli, Botman, Lingard, Cavani, Diaz

Real Madrid have emerged as favourites to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger after positive talks with the 28-year-old German about joining on a free next summer. (Guardian), external

England midfielder Dele Alli's Tottenham career could be coming to an end as new boss Antonio Conte does not see the 25-year-old in his plans. (The Athletic, via Star), external

Newcastle have made Lille centre-back Sven Botman, 21, a priority signing in the January transfer window, with Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard, 28, also on Eddie Howe's wishlist. (Guardian), external

Edinson Cavani's brother has indicated the striker is nearing an exit from Manchester United, with a move to Brazil potentially on the cards for the 34-year-old Uruguayan. (Manchester Evening News), external

Barcelona, Juventus and Brazilian club Corinthians are interested in signing Manchester United's Cavani. (Marca), external

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong's father says Europe's "top five clubs" have enquired about signing his 24-year-old son but a move to Bayern Munich or Manchester United might not appeal to the Netherlands international because "it's often bad weather there". (Algemeen Dagblad, via Goal), external

Barcelona president Joan Laporta held a meeting with football agent Mino Raiola in Italy. Raiola represents 28-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract at Manchester United runs out in the summer, and 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, who has been tipped to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano, via Mail), external

Manchester United are prepared to compete with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the chase for Porto winger Luis Diaz, 24. (Fichajes, via Team Talk), external

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick says France striker Anthony Martial should speak to him or the club about his future after the 26-year-old's agent said he wanted to leave Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News), external

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says the club will not be spending large sums in the January transfer window. (Talksport), external

Burnley are to hold further talks with English defender Ben Mee about extending the 32-year-old's contract. (Mail), external

Forgotten Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis, 23, has emerged as a January transfer target for resurgent Championship side Nottingham Forest. (Birmingham Live), external

Brentford have made contact with Braga over a potential January move for Portuguese left-back Francisco Moura, 22. (Sun), external