Everton pursue Kalvin Phillips deal from Manchester City, Liverpool track Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace plan for Marc Guehi exit and Manchester United willing to spend big on Kenan Yildiz
Everton are assessing a January move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, with the 29-year-old England international still expected to leave the Etihad in search of regular first-team football.
Liverpool have joined a number of Premier League clubs showing interest in Adam Wharton, the highly rated 21-year-old Crystal Palace and England midfielder.
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio continues to train with Brentford, but the Bees are not anticipated to offer the 35-year-old Jamaica international a contract.
Manchester United remain in discussions with Harry Maguire, 32, over a new contract. Face-to-face talks have already taken place between the club and representatives of the England defender, whose current deal expires next summer.
United are reportedly prepared to table a £78m bid for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, 20. The Turkey international is also attracting interest from Chelsea.
With midfield reinforcements a priority ahead of next summer, Manchester United are monitoring Brighton’s Cameroon international Carlos Baleba, 21, and Nottingham Forest’s England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 22.
Crystal Palace are making contingency plans for the departure of Marc Guehi, who could leave either in January or next summer. Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to hold strong interest in the 25-year-old England defender.
Napoli are considering a January loan move for Kobbie Mainoo, despite opting against a bid for the 20-year-old Manchester United and England midfielder during the summer window.
Chelsea have placed Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian centre-back Murillo, 23, high on their defensive shortlist as they prepare for reinforcements at the back.
Marc Guiu, the 19-year-old Spanish striker, is reportedly eyeing a surprise return to Sunderland in January, despite being recalled by Chelsea from his loan spell at the Stadium of Light in August.
