Arsenal and Manchester City are among the clubs competing to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, Eddie Howe and Graham Potter are the leading candidates to replace Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Southampton boss Russell Martin coming under increasing pressure.

Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid are in the running to sign Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen next summer, with the Bundesliga club wanting €150m (£125m) for the 21-year-old. (Bild – in German), external

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter are two of the leading candidates to replace Erik ten Hag if he leaves Manchester United, while former England manager Gareth Southgate and Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi are also in the frame. (Teamtalk), external

But, reports from Italy suggests that former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is favoured by Sir Alex Ferguson to become the next Manchester United manager. (Express), external

Southampton manager Russell Martin is at increasing risk of losing his job following his side’s poor start to the season. (Mirror), external

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hinted his interest in the England manager role, which is currently held by interim manager Lee Carsley. (Football London), external