Cologne winger Said El Mala has attracted interest from Manchester City, Nottingham Forest remain firm on keeping midfielder Elliot Anderson in January, and Wolves’ Joao Gomes is open to a potential move to Manchester United.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly impressed by Cologne and Germany winger Said El Mala, 19, and has instructed the club’s scouts to track his progress closely.
Nottingham Forest have no intention of selling England midfielder Elliot Anderson in the upcoming transfer window. The 23-year-old is valued at more than £100m amid strong interest from Manchester United and former club Newcastle.
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is open to joining Manchester United, with a fee of around £44m expected to be enough to tempt the Midlands club into a sale in January. The 24-year-old Brazilian is thought to be keen on the move.
Manchester United are not planning to reinforce their midfield in January and will instead wait until next summer to pursue targets. Their list includes Brighton’s Cameroon international Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace’s England midfielder Adam Wharton, both 21, as well as Stuttgart’s 24-year-old Germany international Angelo Stiller.
Liverpool’s bid to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, in January has suffered a setback, with the Cherries unwilling to sanction the Ghana international’s departure mid-season.
Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug, 32, is expected to leave West Ham in January and is already in talks with several Bundesliga clubs.
Former Brentford forward Ivan Toney is set to stay with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, despite interest from Tottenham, Everton and West Ham in the 29-year-old England international.
Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher has dismissed speculation over a move away from La Liga, insisting he is “very happy” in Madrid despite links to Manchester United.
AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott has boosted his Premier League prospects after standout performances for the Republic of Ireland, putting the 23-year-old former Tottenham forward back on the radar of English top-flight clubs.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid are preparing for a transfer battle over Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz after contract negotiations between the 20-year-old Turkey international and the Italian club stalled.
