What happened: Fabrizio Romano reports that Strasbourg are leading the race to sign Argentine fullback Mateo Del Blanco. Several other European clubs are said to be keen and ready to activate his reported $2m release clause, but Strasbourg lead the pursuit so far.

Why it matters: The pursuit underscores Strasbourg's ambition in the fullback market this window, even as the club faces pressure to sell this summer. Landing a sought-after young defender ahead of bigger European rivals would be a notable statement of intent.

What to watch: Watch whether a rival club triggers the $2m release clause before Strasbourg can finalize personal terms and a fee.