Transfer News: Brighton, Manchester United, Liverpool, AC Milan, and More
Brighton is keen to acquire Gonzalo Garcia , a 21-year-old striker from Real Madrid , on loan this January. Other clubs, including Leeds and Sunderland , are also reportedly interested.
Manchester United is facing competition from Borussia Dortmund in their pursuit of Kevin Filling , a 16-year-old forward from AIK Stockholm .
Liverpool currently leads the race to sign Antoine Semenyo , a 25-year-old forward from Bournemouth and Ghana international, although Tottenham remains a contender.
Manager Ruben Amorim of Manchester United admires Semenyo but acknowledged that meeting his £65 million release clause with Bournemouth would be challenging in January.
AC Milan has expressed interest in Niclas Fullkrug , a 32-year-old striker from West Ham , who has been informed he is free to leave in January.
Additionally, West Ham , Everton , and Roma are eager to sign Joshua Zirkzee , a 24-year-old striker from Manchester United , who is currently not a regular starter at Old Trafford.
Barcelona is closely monitoring Marc Guehi , a 25-year-old defender from Crystal Palace , but Liverpool is still favored to secure the England international's signature.
Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson , 24, will remain on loan at Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season instead of returning to his parent club, Chelsea .
A new three-year contract has been proposed to Marco Silva , the manager of Fulham , whose current agreement is set to expire at the end of the season.
Former Liverpool development coach Vitor Matos is a leading candidate to become the manager of Swansea , following his impressive work with Maritimo in the Portuguese second division this season.
Negotiations between Manchester United and Kobbie Mainoo regarding a new contract have been paused as the 20-year-old England midfielder considers a loan move to Napoli in search of more playing time.
Manchester United recently rejected Chelsea 's offer to include either Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia , 21, or French forward Christopher Nkunku , 28, in a deal involving 21-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho .