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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<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Manchester United<\/b> are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, as a possible replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool <\/b>and Newcastle <\/b>for the \u00a3100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest<\/b> midfielder. (<\/b>Times – subscription required, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Arsenal <\/b>are exploring a shock move for Napoli<\/b> and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham,<\/b> Everton <\/b>and Manchester United<\/b> also interested. (Teamtalk), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Crystal Palace <\/b>are set to reignite their interest in Sporting <\/b>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. (<\/b>A Bola – in Portuguese, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Aside from Liverpool,<\/b> Tottenham<\/b>, Manchester United<\/b>, Manchester City <\/b>and Arsenal<\/b> all retain an interest in Bournemouth<\/b> and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Sunderland <\/b>have not ruled out making a January move for Lazio<\/b> and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for \u00a322m-26m (Northern Echo), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal<\/b> are closer 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. (<\/b>Sky Sports, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Tottenham’s<\/b> search for a prolific goalscorer has focused on Porto <\/b>and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, 21. (Teamtalk), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n However, Chelsea<\/b> and Manchester United<\/b> could provide competition for former Atletico Madrid <\/b>forward Samu. (Caught Offside) , external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Crystal Palace <\/b>defender Chadi Riad could eye a loan move in the January transfer window as the 22-year-old Morocco international tries to rebuild match fitness after two major injuries. (<\/b>Sky Sports, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Wolves<\/b> have identified Manchester City’s<\/b> 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford as a prime January target. (Teamtalk), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n But Manchester City <\/b>could offer Trafford to Newcastle <\/b>in a player-plus-cash deal to secure the services of 23-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento. (<\/b>Teamtalk, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa<\/b>, is the subject of interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, with parent club Liverpool<\/b> willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (<\/b>Football Insider, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Inter Milan <\/b>are interested in signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the January transfer window, with Aston Villa<\/b> ready to listen to offers for the 33-year-old. (<\/b>Football Insider, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Crystal Palace<\/b> have held talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new deal as the club are aware of growing transfer interest in the 28-year-old France striker. (<\/b>Sky Sports, external<\/span><\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n Liverpool <\/b>are fighting to keep England youth winger Joshua Abe, with Arsenal <\/b>and Chelsea <\/b>both pursuing the 15-year-old. (Mail – subscription required), external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n