Chelsea revisit interest in Milan’s Mike Maignan, Brighton’s Hurzeler cautions Carlos Baleba, and Everton eye Sergio Reguilon move
Chelsea could revive their pursuit of France and AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, in the next transfer window following doubts over Spaniard Robert Sanchez, 27, after his display against Manchester United. Maignan, whose contract expires next summer, can sign a pre-contract in January and was a target for the Blues last summer.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21, to stay focused amid speculation linking the Cameroon international with a summer move to Manchester United.
Everton are weighing up a move for free-agent left-back Sergio Reguilon, 28, although the former Tottenham player is thought to favour a return to Spain.
Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas, 27, remains on Tottenham’s shortlist should they opt to strengthen out wide in January. While Thomas Frank’s priority may be a central midfielder, the Swiss international is still viewed as a potential addition further forward.
West Ham United are assessing alternative managerial options as pressure mounts on Graham Potter following the weekend defeat to Crystal Palace.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are all tracking Juventus and Brazil defender Gleison Bremer, 28.
Crystal Palace are expected to reject approaches for England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, despite interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano, 26, is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid once his contract expires next summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are eager to make Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha’s, 30, loan move from Bayern Munich permanent when the window opens in January.
