Transfer News: Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea Updates
Nottingham Forest is resolute in its decision to retain England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, and will reject any offers for him during the upcoming January transfer window.
Manchester United is among the clubs interested in Anderson as they look to enhance their wing-back options and secure a central midfielder.
Tottenham is reportedly pursuing Spain striker Samu Aghehowa from Porto , with Arsenal and Chelsea also expressing interest in the 21-year-old forward.
Crystal Palace is contemplating a move for Newcastle United 's 26-year-old midfielder Joe Willock in January. The Magpies might consider selling him as they aim to acquire 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar .
West Ham is currently leading the pursuit to sign Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise , with Wolves and Leeds also showing interest in the 24-year-old Canadian striker.
Chelsea has resumed discussions with the representatives of goalkeeper Mike Maignan after learning that the 30-year-old French international does not plan to extend his contract with AC Milan next summer.
To facilitate the potential arrival of Maignan or another goalkeeper, Chelsea may offload Danish keeper Filip Jorgensen, 23.
According to the agent of Brazilian forward Estevao Willian, the 18-year-old was offered to Barcelona before signing with Chelsea , but the financial constraints faced by the Spanish club prevented the deal from going through.
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, has been linked with several clubs; however, the La Liga club's president, Enrique Cerezo, stated that the Argentine international wishes to remain with the team.
In other news, former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's initial £20 million bid for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday has been rejected, as it falls more than £10 million short of competing offers.