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Paqueta Seeks West Ham Exit, According to Reports

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Lucas Paqueta reportedly seeks West Ham exit, Tottenham eyes Scott McTominay, and Napoli renews interest in Kobbie Mainoo.

Reports indicate that Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 28, is keen to depart West Ham during the January transfer window. (Times – subscription required), external

Tottenham is reportedly interested in acquiring the services of 28-year-old Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay from Napoli. (Teamtalk), external

Napoli is expected to make another attempt to secure the signature of 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Manchester City has reportedly initiated negotiations with Spain defensive midfielder Rodri, 29, regarding a contract extension and are optimistic about reaching an agreement before the year’s end. (TBR Football, external)

Tottenham is considered unlikely to secure Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona in January; however, a loan move to Chelsea remains a potential option for the Germany goalkeeper, 33. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea and Tottenham reportedly expressed significant interest in Morgan Rogers, 23, during the summer transfer window, but Aston Villa are currently in discussions with the England attacking midfielder regarding a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Fabio Carvalho is anticipated to depart Brentford in January, with a permanent transfer under consideration for the 23-year-old Portuguese winger. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Sunderland is reportedly planning another loan approach for Marc Guiu in January, following Chelsea’s recall of the 19-year-old Spanish striker just two games into a loan agreement reached last summer. (Football Transfers), external

Chelsea is said to be exploring options to strengthen their right-back position with the potential addition of Strasbourg’s Guela Doue, although Aston Villa and Brighton are also reportedly in contention for the 23-year-old Ivory Coast defender. (Football Transfers), external

Liverpool is reportedly among the clubs considering a move for Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez, with Newcastle and Aston Villa also vying for the signature of the 21-year-old Ecuador centre-back. (Ekrem Konur), external

Manchester United are reportedly in negotiations regarding a transfer for AIK’s 16-year-old Swedish forward Kevin Filling. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Robbie Keane, Kieran McKenna, and Ange Postecoglou are reportedly on the shortlist to succeed Brendan Rodgers as the next permanent Celtic manager. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

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