Manchester United are hopeful of closing a deal for highly-rated Ajax prospect Juan Familia-Castillo.

The teenager has been closely followed by United since last year and they watched him playing for Holland U15s against Belgium. He has developed further in that time and they now want to bring him to Old Trafford.

Castillo, who turns 16 in January, is captain of Holland's U16s and can play centre midfield or on the left.

Manchester United hope they can complete a deal for highly-rated Ajax prospect Juan Familio-Castillo

He plays regularly for Ajax U17s and has also played in a more advanced role with an eye for goal. The left-footed Castillo also has the ability to spot a good pass and has good technique.

United are also pressing ahead with discussions to sign United States youth international Matthew Olosunde.

The New York Red Bulls academy defender has been training with United on and off since the summer and they are preparing to offer him a contract subject to work permits and international clearance.

The 17-year-old from Trenton, New Jersey, can play at centre-back but has impressed staff at right-back.

MLS defender Matthew Olosunde (second from left) is another target for Manchester United

Liverpool have checked on Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic but look set to miss out to Bundesliga side Stuttgart.

Grujic has been followed by Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton and Manchester City. The 19-year-old midfielder was watched by scouts from Liverpool, United and City again during Sunday's 7-2 win over third-placed Cukaricki.

Grujic, a Serbia U21 international, played 84 minutes, scored his side's opening goal and put in an impressive performance.

Liverpool have looked at Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic (left) but look set to miss out on the star

Liverpool are keen but Red Star want guarantees over payment now and Stuttgart have come forward with a £4million offer which looks like clinching a deal should the player agree to the move.

For his part, Grujic accepts he will move on and wants to go where he has more chance to play rather than risk stagnating in a Premier League side's U21 team.

Liverpool scout Barry Hunter was in the stands to watch Birmingham City against Huddersfield Town at the weekend.

Hunter took the opportunity to check on Birmingham's Demarai Gray and Ben Chilwell of Huddersfield.

Chilwell, on loan from Leicester City, is regarded as one of the best young left backs emerging in the game and Arsenal's Steve Rowley was also in the crowd.

Liverpool scout Barry Hunter was in the stands to watch Birmingham City star Demarai Gray (pictured)

Liverpool's scout also watched Ben Chilwell of Huddersfield (pictured training with parent club Leicester)

Arsenal and Manchester United checked on the 18-year-old when he made his debut for Leicester against Hull City in the Capital One Cup earlier this season.

Claudio Ranieri has tipped him to have a bright future in the game. Chelsea, Tottenham and Bournemouth also sent scouts to watch Chilwell.

Leicester, meanwhile, are braced for offers for striker Andrej Kramaric who has struggled to make an impression against the good form of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez.

Kramaric cost Leicester £9m from Rijeka last January.

Andrej Kramaric cost Leicester £9m from Rijeka last January but is struggling for time on the pitch

Bournemouth are interested in Leeds United midfielder Lewis Cook.

The Premier League newcomers watched the 18-year-old midfielder during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City. Cook is highly thought of at Elland Road but coveted by several Premier League sides.

Bournemouth are keen to attract good young players in the knowledge they can offer them a quicker route than others to first team football.

Cook is likely to be sold by Leeds either in January or the summer should they receive suitable bids. He signed a new two-year contract last summer which runs until 2017.

Bournemouth are interested in making a move for Leeds United midfielder Lewis Cook

Tottenham scouts were present at Marseille's game against Rennes last week as they monitor Belgium international Michy Batshuayi.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino wants options in attack to take some of the workload off Harry Kane.

They signed Son Heung-min in the summer but ideally want another recognised centre forward.

Tottenham scouts were at Marseille vs Rennes last week to watch Belgium international Michy Batshuayi

Tottenham want options in attack to take some of the workload off Harry Kane and they like Batshuayi

Saido Berahino is still in their thinking but any deal would be difficult following the summer's fractious dealings with West Bromwich Albion chairman Jeremy Peace. Berahino also has interest from other big Premier League clubs.

They like Ayoze Perez at Newcastle but Batshuayi, who has 12 goals in 21 games, is another to be checked out. Tottenham were among nine English clubs to be represented at Rennes last Thursday as Marseille beat the hosts 1-0.

Arsenal's Gilles Grimandi was also present while Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, Southampton and Manchester United were also represented. United, however, are also looking for potential left backs and checked on Marseille's Benjamin Mendy.

Saido Berahino is still in Tottenham's thinking but the West Brom striker would be difficult to get hold of

Real Madrid have invited Northern Ireland schoolboy Mark Norris for a trial in the new year.

The 11-year-old from Whitehead in County Antrim is with Linfield's academy and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idols David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.