Nottingham Forest will reject any approaches for Elliot Anderson in January, Crystal Palace are weighing a move for Newcastle United’s Joe Willock, and Chelsea have reopened dialogue with the camp of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Nottingham Forest remain resolute in their stance to keep England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, and have no intention of entertaining bids during the January transfer window.
Manchester United are among the clubs monitoring Anderson, with the Old Trafford hierarchy looking to strengthen both their wing-back positions and central midfield options.
Tottenham are showing strong interest in Porto’s Samu Aghehowa, with Arsenal and Chelsea also tracking the 21-year-old Spain striker.
Crystal Palace are considering a January bid for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock, 26. The Magpies could be open to a sale as they pursue AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit, the highly rated 19-year-old Dutch midfielder.
West Ham are currently leading the chase for Promise David of Union Saint-Gilloise, with Wolves and Leeds also keen on the 24-year-old Canadian striker ahead of the winter window.
Chelsea have re-established contact with representatives of Mike Maignan after learning the 30-year-old France goalkeeper does not plan to renew his AC Milan contract next summer.
Chelsea could offload Denmark goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, 23, to facilitate the arrival of Maignan or another senior shot-stopper.
The agent of Brazil forward Estevao Willian, 18, has revealed that the player was initially offered to Barcelona prior to signing for Chelsea, but the Catalan club’s financial constraints prevented a deal.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says striker Julian Alvarez, 25, intends to remain with the La Liga club despite interest from several European sides.
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has seen an initial £20m bid for Sheffield Wednesday rejected, with the proposal falling more than £10m short of competing offers for the Championship club.
