Nottingham Forest to turn down any bids for Elliot Anderson in January, Crystal Palace considering move for Newcastle United’s Joe Willock and Chelsea reopen contact with AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan’s camp.
Nottingham Forest are determined to hold on to England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, and will reject any bids for him during the January transfer window. (Mail), external
Manchester United are one of the clubs linked with Anderson and the Old Trafford club want to add to their wing-back options as well as bring in a central midfielder. (ESPN), external
Tottenham are keen on Spain striker Samu Aghehowa from Porto, with Arsenal and Chelsea also having an interest in the 21-year-old. (Caught Offside), external
Crystal Palace are weighing up making a January move for Newcastle United’s 26-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock. The Magpies could be persuaded to sell as they are keen to sign AZ Alkmaar’s 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit. (Telegraph – subscription required), external
West Ham are leading the race to sign Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise in January, with Wolves and Leeds also interested in the 24-year-old Canada striker. (Teamtalk), external
Chelsea have reopened contact with Mike Maignan’s representatives after learning that the 30-year-old France goalkeeper does not intend to extend his contract with AC Milan next summer. (Sky Sport – in French), external
Denmark keeper Filip Jorgensen, 23, could be offloaded by Chelsea to make room for the arrival of Maignan or another keeper. (Football Insider), external
Brazil forward Estevao Willian’s agent says the 18-year-old was offered to Barcelona before joining Chelsea but the Spanish club’s financial situation meant they could not sign him. (Cadena Ser, via Talksport), external
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, has been linked with a number of clubs but the La Liga side’s president, Enrique Cerezo, says the Argentina international wants to stay at the Spanish outfit. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has failed with an opening offer of £20m for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, with the proposal more than £10m less than rival bids. (Talksport), external
