Manchester United in race with Liverpool and Newcastle for Elliot Anderson, Arsenal weigh up Scott McTominay move, and Crystal Palace revive pursuit of Ousmane Diomande
Manchester United have identified Elliot Anderson, 23, as a potential successor to Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder.
Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also monitoring the Napoli and Scotland midfielder.
Crystal Palace are preparing to renew their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande this January. The Ivory Coast international was shortlisted last summer as a possible replacement for Marc Guehi, 25, when the England centre-back was expected to join Liverpool.
Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all remain keen on Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25.
Sunderland have not ruled out a January approach for Matteo Guendouzi, 26, with Lazio open to selling the France midfielder for £22m–£26m.
Arsenal are close to finalising a new long-term contract for Bukayo Saka, whose current deal expires in 2027. The England winger is 24.
Tottenham’s hunt for a new goalscorer has turned to Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, 21, though Chelsea and Manchester United are also showing interest in the former Atletico Madrid attacker.
Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad, 22, could seek a loan move in January as the Morocco international aims to regain full fitness after suffering two significant injuries.
Wolves have placed James Trafford, 23, high on their list of January targets, but Manchester City may instead use the England goalkeeper as part of a player-plus-cash bid to land Newcastle and England full-back Tino Livramento, also 23.
Harvey Elliott, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is attracting attention from clubs in the Bundesliga and Serie A, with Liverpool willing to sell the 22-year-old English attacking midfielder at a reduced fee.
Inter Milan are interested in Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, and Aston Villa are prepared to consider offers for the 33-year-old.
Crystal Palace have opened talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new deal amid increased interest in the 28-year-old France striker.
Liverpool are battling to keep Joshua Abe, with Arsenal and Chelsea both pursuing the highly rated 15-year-old England youth winger.
