Man Utd & Man City in Gusto battle - Friday's gossip

Manchester United and Manchester City are engaged in a bidding war for Chelsea and France defender Malo Gusto, who is 23 years old. Meanwhile, Liverpool has Brighton teenage defender Luka Vuskovic, aged 19, on their list for next summer, with the club valuing him at around £80 million. Fulham is leading the pack in their pursuit of Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme, a 26-year-old player from Real Betis.

Everton may target Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Conor Gallagher, also 26, if the Englishman becomes transferable by January. Dutch side PSV has initiated discussions with Napoli and Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who is 35, regarding a January transfer. AC Milan's French midfielder Youssouf Fofana, currently on loan at Sevilla at 27, is garnering interest from Tottenham and Juventus.

Former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith, who now oversees MLS club Charlotte FC, is considering a comeback with his former player Jack Grealish, 31, though the England striker's wages at Manchester City could pose a challenge. United States international Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old Monaco forward who almost transferred to Everton during last summer's deadline, is rumored to be Pochettino's first signing at Manchester United.

Leeds United is among the clubs closely monitoring Middlesbrough's and England Under-21 forward Will Lankshear, aged 21, who has impressed in the Championship after moving to Spurs from Tottenham. Newcastle United and Sunderland are also monitoring Sheffield United and England Under-21 midfielder Sydie Peck, 22. However, Tottenham winger Mikey Moore, aged 19, might return to Rangers, with the club considering ending his loan spell at Cologne in January.

Barcelona shows no interest in selling 22-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Napoli.