Chelsea view attacking midfielder Cole Palmer, 23, as an “untouchable” player despite links with Manchester United, and consider the England international—who is under contract until 2033—as a central pillar of the club’s future. (Sky Sports)
Brighton have rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for their 34-year-old England defender Lewis Dunk. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to leave before the winter transfer window closes, with both parties working on negotiations to facilitate the departure of the former England international, 31. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham are exploring loan moves for Tottenham’s 22-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Chelsea’s 27-year-old French defender Axel Disasi. However, for the deals to materialise, the Hammers would need to send 27-year-old Brazilian defender Igor Julio back to Brighton. (Guardian)
Representatives of Manchester United’s 29-year-old goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor, have held talks regarding a possible summer return for the Cameroon international to his former club Inter Milan. (Mail)
Wolves are in talks over a loan deal for 25-year-old England midfielder Angel Gomes from French club Marseille. (Talksport)
Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko is also being targeted by Wolves, while Championship sides Coventry City and Middlesbrough are showing interest in the 26-year-old Mali international. (Football Insider)
Burnley are in discussions with West Ham over a loan move for 31-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse. (Telegraph)
Sunderland have dismissed reports claiming that 20-year-old Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda could be allowed to move to Paris FC. (The i paper)
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