Nottingham Forest submit a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, Juventus weigh up a move for Everton striker Beto, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is set to decide his future at the end of the season.
Nottingham Forest have lodged a £35m offer for Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Eagles are holding out for a £40m package and will only sanction the Frenchman’s departure if that valuation is met and a replacement is secured.
Juventus are assessing Everton and Guinea-Bissau striker Beto, 27, as one of several options as they look to strengthen their attacking options during the winter transfer window.
The Serie A giants are also monitoring Liverpool’s Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 28, as well as Manchester United’s 24-year-old Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee.
France international Randal Kolo Muani, 27, currently on a season-long loan at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain, is another forward Juventus have made enquiries about.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is expected to wait until the end of the campaign before making a decision on his future, with the 31-year-old under contract until 2027 and an option for a further year.
Atletico Madrid are preparing to open talks with Atalanta over a potential move for 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Ederson.
Everton have turned down an approach from Lazio for 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
Newcastle United defender Jamal Lascelles, 32, has been informed he may leave the club should a suitable offer arrive.
Wolves have rejected a £6.9m bid from Roma for 23-year-old Norway left-back David Moller Wolfe.
Former Southampton and Rangers boss Russell Martin is among the candidates being considered to succeed Marti Cifuentes as Leicester City manager.
Ex-Leicester player Gary Rowett and Hearts manager Derek McInnes are also on the Foxes’ shortlist.
