Manchester United in transfer battle with Liverpool and Newcastle for Elliot Anderson, Arsenal explore deal for Scott McTominay, while Crystal Palace reignite interest in Ousmane Diomande
Manchester United are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, as a possible replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times – subscription required, external)
Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also interested. (Teamtalk), external
Crystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January, having shortlisted the Ivory Coast international last summer as a replacement for Marc Guehi, when the England defender, 25, was expected to join Liverpool. (A Bola – in Portuguese, external)
Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external
Sunderland have not ruled out a January move for Lazio and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for £22m to £26m (Northern Echo), external
Arsenal are close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka, with the 24-year-old England winger’s current contract set to expire in 2027. (Sky Sports, external)
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