TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Manchester City lead the race for 'next Lionel Messi'... while Juventus are keen to sign Kalvin Phillips in January and could offer Manchester United duo a way out of Old Trafford

Another packed weekend of Premier League and European football is in the books and there's plenty of transfer gossip swirling around as a new week kicks off.

Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign teenager Argentine sensation Claudio Echeverri, who has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi despite playing just four games for River Plate.

Across Manchester, Erik ten Hag remains keen to sign Jean-Clair Todibo to bolster his defensive options, while Juventus could offer two United outcasts a way out of Old Trafford in January.

Elsewhere, the Serie A giants are also keeping tabs on two Premier League midfielders and there is a significant update on Joao Felix's future after he scored the winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid. 

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Monday.

Manchester City are leading the race to sign Argentine teenager Claudio Echeverri, who has already been dubbed 'the next Lionel Messi' after starring at the Under-17 World Cup. The River Plate starlet has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. (The Mirror) 

Newcastle and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Juventus forward Matias Soule. The 20-year-old is currently on loan to Frosinone, where he's scored six goas in 13 Serie A appearances this season and could cost between £17m and £20m. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) 

Juventus could offer Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek a way out of Manchester United this winter. The pair have long been frozen out by Erik ten Hag and could be available for just £26million next month. (The Sun)

The Serie A giants are also interested in Kalvin Phillips as they look to bolster their midfield options. The England international has played just eight games for Manchester City this season with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup and has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad in January. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Tottenham midfielder Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg is also on Juventus' radar, but Spurs' injury crisis means Ange Postecoglou may be reluctant to leave the Dane leave. (Calciomercato - in Italian) 

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller. The 34-year-old has started just four of his 12 Bundesliga appearances this season and has been urged by Germany great Lothar Matthaus to look for regular football away from the Allianz Arena. (The Sun).

Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo remains top of the list of Erik ten Hag's targets as the Manchester United manager looks to overhaul his defensive options in January. (Sky Germany)

A number of Premier League clubs are also monitoring Samuel Iling-Junior. The former Chelsea academy product joined Juventus three years ago, but has made just four appearances this season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has claimed Joao Felix will return to the club, unless Barcelona are prepared to make his loan deal permanent. The Portuguese scored the winner as the Catalans beat Atletico on Sunday night. (Goal)