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<\/p>\n
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 \u00a3100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times – subscription required, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also interested. (Teamtalk), external<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>)<\/p>\n Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external<\/a><\/p>\n Sunderland have not ruled out a January move for Lazio and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for \u00a322m to \u00a326m (Northern Echo), external<\/a><\/p>\n 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<\/a>)<\/p>\n Tottenham’s search for a prolific goalscorer has focused on Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, 21. (Teamtalk), external<\/a><\/p>\n However, Chelsea and Manchester United could provide competition for former Atletico Madrid forward Samu. (Caught Offside) , external<\/a><\/p>\n Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad could eye a loan move in the January window as the 22-year-old Morocco international tries to rebuild match fitness after two major injuries. (Sky Sports, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n Wolves have identified Manchester City’s 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford as a prime January target. (Teamtalk), external<\/a><\/p>\n But Manchester City could offer Trafford to Newcastle in a player-plus-cash deal to secure the services of 23-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento. (Teamtalk, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, is the subject of interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, with parent club Liverpool willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (Football Insider, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n Inter Milan are interested in signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers for the 33-year-old. (Football Insider, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n Crystal Palace 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. (Sky Sports, external<\/a>)<\/p>\n