Transfer News: Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal Eye Key Players
Manchester United are reportedly targeting 23-year-old Elliot Anderson as a potential successor for 33-year-old Brazil international Casemiro. However, they face stiff competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the highly-rated midfielder, valued at £100 million. (Times - subscription required, external)
Arsenal are considering a surprising move for 28-year-old Scott McTominay of Napoli and Scotland, with interest also coming from Tottenham , Everton , and Manchester United . (Teamtalk, external)
Crystal Palace are set to revive their interest in Ousmane Diomande, a defender from Sporting , in the upcoming January transfer window. Diomande was previously shortlisted as a replacement for Marc Guehi, who was expected to transfer to Liverpool last summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese, external)
In addition to Liverpool , Tottenham , Manchester United , Manchester City , and Arsenal are all monitoring the situation of 25-year-old Antoine Semenyo, a winger from Bournemouth and Ghana. (Talksport, external)
Sunderland have not dismissed the possibility of pursuing a January transfer for 26-year-old Matteo Guendouzi of Lazio and France, who could be available for between £22 million and £26 million. (Northern Echo, external)
Arsenal are nearing an agreement on a new long-term contract for Bukayo Saka. The 24-year-old England winger's current contract is set to expire in 2027. (Sky Sports, external)
Tottenham are actively searching for a prolific goalscorer and have turned their attention to 21-year-old Samu Aghehowa from Porto and Spain. (Teamtalk, external)
However, Chelsea and Manchester United may also compete for the former Atletico Madrid forward. (Caught Offside, external)
Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad is contemplating a loan move in January as he aims to regain match fitness following two significant injuries. (Sky Sports, external)
Wolves have identified 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City as a key target for the January transfer window. (Teamtalk, external)
Furthermore, Manchester City may consider offering Trafford to Newcastle in a player-plus-cash deal to acquire 23-year-old Tino Livramento, an England full-back. (Teamtalk, external)
English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, currently on loan at Aston Villa , is attracting interest from clubs in the Bundesliga and Serie A, with Liverpool reportedly willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (Football Insider, external)
Inter Milan have expressed interest in acquiring Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the January transfer window, and Aston Villa is open to offers for the 33-year-old. (Football Insider, external)
Crystal Palace has engaged in discussions with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta regarding a new contract, aware of the increasing transfer interest in the 28-year-old French forward. (Sky Sports, external)
Liverpool are working to retain England youth winger Joshua Abe, as both Arsenal and Chelsea are pursuing the talented 15-year-old. (Mail - subscription required, external)