Football gossip: Kane, Wharton, Maignan, Rodrygo, Mainoo, Endrick, Yildiz

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane is a prime target for Barcelona, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton leads Chelsea’s transfer agenda and Juventus have suspended negotiations with Kenan Yildiz.

Barcelona have identified Bayern Munich and England player Harry Kane, 32, as their top choice to succeed Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, 37, in the upcoming summer, potentially activating a £57m escape clause in his deal with the German side. (Guardian)

Crystal Palace and England player Adam Wharton, 21, is the priority for Chelsea in the January transfer period. (Teamtalk)

Past Tottenham player Son Heung-min, 33, has stated that he will not leave Los Angeles FC on loan during January following the conclusion of the Major League Soccer season. (Evening Standard)

Juventus are optimistic about persuading France goalkeeper Mike Maignan to transfer to them when his contract with AC Milan expires next summer, as the 30-year-old has also been associated with Chelsea. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)

Chelsea have not pursued Real Madrid and Brazil player Rodrygo, 24, who is attracting interest from Manchester City and Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Juventus have not reached a consensus with 20-year-old Turkey player Kenan Yildiz – who has connections to Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid – concerning a new agreement, and discussions between the involved parties have come to a standstill. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)

Real Madrid are wrapping up arrangements for Lyon to receive 19-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick on loan in January. (Globo Esporte – in Portuguese)

England player Kobbie Mainoo, 20, remains a sought-after player for Napoli and Leeds United, although Manchester United will only agree to his loan transfer if a replacement can be found. (Teamtalk)

Danish defender Andreas Christensen, 29, wishes to remain at Barcelona but states there is «no alternative plan» if the La Liga champions do not extend his contract beyond next summer. (Tipsbladet – in Danish)

Previous Croatia defender Slaven Bilic has revealed he was near to taking the helm as West Ham manager for a second time before the Hammers decided to select Nuno Espirito Santo. (Talksport)