Bournemouth are exploring a move for Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is preparing to step up contract talks, while uncertainty surrounds John Stones’ future at Manchester City.
Bournemouth have expressed interest in a loan deal for Arsenal forward Ethan Nwaneri, though the 18-year-old England Under-21 international is understood to prefer remaining at the Emirates until the end of the season despite limited first-team opportunities.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will “intensify” discussions over a new contract with the club in the coming weeks before reaching a “final decision” on his future.
Palace centre-back Marc Guehi continues to attract attention in the January window, with Liverpool reportedly considering a £20m move for the 25-year-old England international.
AC Milan are assessing defensive reinforcements, with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, 28, and Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian centre-back Murillo, 23, among the players under consideration.
Manchester City defender John Stones is entering the final year of his contract, and manager Pep Guardiola has admitted there are doubts over the 31-year-old England international’s long-term future at the club.
Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is closing in on the 14th club of his career, with the 35-year-old poised to join UAE second-tier side Al Ittifaq.
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, has been linked with Chelsea but is reportedly close to agreeing a contract extension with the Italian club.
Bayern Munich and France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, have reached a verbal agreement on a new deal, with negotiations now focused on the inclusion of a release clause.
Liverpool are weighing up a move for former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, with the 24-year-old Englishman impressing during his spell at Marseille this season.
Tottenham Hotspur are in discussions over the signing of Santos left-back Souza after seeing an initial £8m bid for the 19-year-old Brazilian turned down.
Sheffield United are set to complete a loan move for Wolves’ Dutch defender Ki-Jana Hoever, 23, for the remainder of the campaign.
The Blades are also interested in Southampton and Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone, 25, who made a strong impression on loan at Millwall before sustaining an injury in October.
Hull City are closing in on the signing of former QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng, 31, once the Swiss-born Senegal international secures his release from Middlesbrough.
Stoke City full-back Eric Bocat has attracted loan interest from Belgian side Standard Liege, who are considering a £1.6m move, although the Potters are keen to retain the 26-year-old Frenchman.
Preston North End midfielder Stefan Thordarson, 27, is set to complete an £800,000 transfer to Bundesliga 2 outfit Hannover 96.
League Two side MK Dons are leading the race to sign Huddersfield Town midfielder Ben Wiles, 26, with the Englishman set to reunite with former Rotherham manager Paul Warne.
Crawley Town midfielder Kyle Scott, 28, a former Chelsea prospect, is being lined up for a move to USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights.
