Vitesse may lose Johannes Spors to Genoa.The technical director, who has been responsible for the purchase policy in Arnhem since last summer, is one of the top candidates of the current number nineteen of the Serie A. (Gianluca DiMarzio)

Bayern Munich is looking at its options to sign a new right-back.The Bundesliga frontrunner is not entirely satisfied with the performance of Benjamin Pavard, whose German language level is also disappointing after five and a half years in the country. (Abendzeiting)

Barcelona have approached Andreas Christensen for a free transfer.
However, Chelsea expects the Dane, who is also in the interest of AC Milan, to sign a new contract in the short term. (Fabrizio Romano)

Antonio Rudiger is on his way to Real Madrid.The centre-back, who will not renew his expiring contract with Chelsea, already has an informal agreement with the Spanish superpower and is turning down Bayern Munich’s offer. (The Independent)

Gerhard Struber has closed the offer to become assistant coach to Ralf Rangnick.The German wants to remain head coach of Red Bull New York and is not prepared to trade that position for a role at Manchester United. (Der Standard)

Denis Zakaria can make a transfer-free move to the Premier League.The defensive midfielder of Borussia Monchengladbach has attracted interest from Liverpool, West Ham United and Everton. (Sky Sports)