Real Madrid Eye Bayern Munich Teenager Lennart Karl

Real Madrid Eyeing Bayern Munich Wonderkid Lennart Karl

Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Lennart Karl is attracting interest from Real Madrid. The 18 year old has caught the eye of the Spanish giants, who are keeping close tabs on his situation in Germany.

Karl previously caused a stir in January when he admitted that playing for Real Madrid would be a dream. The midfielder had to apologise to Bayern fans after those comments. Bayern Munich are planning to hold contract renewal talks with the youngster, but other clubs are watching closely. Rival teams believe the presence of Michael Olise in the Bayern squad could limit Karl's first team chances and open the door for a transfer.

AC Milan Prepare Long Term Deals

AC Milan are working hard to secure the long term futures of their key players. The Italian club is planning to offer USA winger Christian Pulisic a new contract that would run until the summer of 2031.

Talks have already started with the 28 year old's representatives. The proposed deal is worth around €5 million per season. Pulisic recently scored in Milan's 3-0 victory against Lecce.

Milan also want to tie down defender Strahinja Pavlović. The club is in discussions with the defender over a contract extension that would keep him at the club until June 2031.

Premier League Clubs Track New Midfielders

Chelsea are looking at midfield options as they search for potential successors to Enzo Fernández. The Blues are considering Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Feyenoord's Gjivai Zechiël.

Zechiël has been in impressive form this season. The 22 year old has scored five goals and provided four assists in seven Eredivisie matches. His performances have also drawn interest from Liverpool and five other Premier League clubs.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae. Both clubs have tracked the 29 year old South Korean international since the summer. Any potential move will depend on how Kim's upcoming contract discussions with Bayern progress.

January Loan Targets and Scouting Missions

Several teams are already planning their moves for the January transfer window. Roma and AC Milan are both looking to sign Real Madrid striker Endrick on loan in the new year.

In Spain, Barcelona sent scouts to watch Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias during his team's 2-1 win over Bahia. In France, Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul has become a target for Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid.