Transfer News: Arsenal, Manchester City, and More Eye Key Players
Arsenal is monitoring Rodrigo Mendoza , a 20-year-old midfielder from Elche , who has a £17.5 million release clause in his contract.
Manchester United aims to acquire a new center-back next summer but is also keen on having experienced England defender Harry Maguire , 32, extend his contract at Old Trafford.
Roma is interested in securing a loan deal for Joshua Zirkzee , a 24-year-old striker from the Netherlands, currently with Manchester United , in January.
The release clause for Antoine Semenyo , a Ghanaian forward at Bournemouth , will decrease from £65 million in January to a figure not exceeding £50 million next summer.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is worried about an over-reliance on Norwegian striker Erling Haaland , 25, and is considering competing with Liverpool for Semenyo .
Nottingham Forest has identified Jack Hinshelwood , a 20-year-old English midfielder from Brighton , as one of their potential transfer targets for January.
West Ham is pushing for a permanent departure of German striker Niclas Fullkrug in January, with plans to reinvest the proceeds into acquiring one or two new forwards.
One option for West Ham is Promise David , a 6ft 5in (1.96m) striker from Union Saint-Gilloise , who could be signed for approximately £17 million.
Sunderland and Brentford are showing interest in Santiago Gimenez , a 24-year-old Mexican striker from AC Milan .
Real Madrid plans to activate the buyback clause for Nico Paz , a 21-year-old Argentine midfielder with Como , next summer, as the clause is not valid in January.
Everton manager David Moyes wishes to retain English midfielder James Garner , 24, amid interest from Manchester United , Aston Villa , and Nottingham Forest . Garner's contract expires at the end of the season.
AC Milan intends to reopen negotiations with French goalkeeper Mike Maignan regarding a new contract, as the 30-year-old has attracted interest from Juventus and several Premier League clubs.