Football gossip: Ederson, Pogba, Ferguson, Sesko, Dibling, Fagioli, Dubravka, Nelson

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Liverpool’s 26-year-old England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer. (Caught Offside), external

Chelsea have a potential move in mind for 21-year-old RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal have previously held talks about a move for Sesko and retain a strong interest in the player having established a good relationship with his representatives. (Mail Plus – subscription required), external

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan and former Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand are among candidates to replace Russell Martin at Southampton, but interim boss Simon Rusk will remain in charge for Sunday’s trip to Fulham. (Sky Sports), external

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab are interested in a cut-price deal for Newcastle’s 35-year-old Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. (I), external

Wolves could target a January move for 26-year-old Austria centre-back Kevin Danso, who Lens may look to sell. (L’Equipe – in French), external

Monaco’s French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, 22, said he would like to play for Barcelona during his career. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson – currently on loan at Fulham – will be allowed to leave the Gunners next summer with the 25-year-old unlikely to be a major part of Mikel Arteta’s plans in the future. (Mail Plus – subscription required), external

AC Milan have made Everton‘s 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin their number one target for next summer. (Teamtalk), external

Former Coventry boss Mark Robins has turned down the opportunity to speak to fellow Championship club Millwall about their managerial vacancy. (South London Press), external

Valencia, Real Betis and Villarreal all want to sign Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, 28, from Juventus. (Gianluca di Marzio – in Italian), external