Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund are both keen to sign Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen in the January transfer window, while Raphael Varane will not have his contract extended with Manchester United. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappé is preparing for an expected free transfer to Real Madrid next summer, and Tottenham may not be able to recruit Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.

CITY COMPETITION FOR MAATSEN

Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund will go head to head in the battle for Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen. The 21-year-old was close to leaving this summer and The Sun put it believes there will be renewed interest, in January.

Borussia Dortmund has become shocking rivals to Manchester City in signing Chelsea star Ian Maatsen, of new players since owner Todd Boehly took over last May  and FFP rules could limit potential additions. Buying power “Conor Gallagher is a player who could be beaten by Tottenham and the Netherlands Under-21 international appears to be another.