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Manchester City Scouts Winger El Mala: Transfer Rumor Roundup

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Cologne’s Said El Mala is reportedly being scouted by Manchester City. Nottingham Forest are said to be firm on retaining Elliot Anderson in January, while Wolves’ Joao Gomes is reportedly open to a move to Manchester United.

Reports indicate that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is closely monitoring Cologne’s 19-year-old Germany winger, Said El Mala, with scouts providing regular updates. (Sky Sports Germany – in German), external

Sources suggest that Nottingham Forest are unwilling to part with England midfielder Elliot Anderson during the upcoming transfer window. The club reportedly values the 23-year-old at over £100m amid interest from Manchester United and his former club, Newcastle. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

It is understood that Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes would be open to a move to Manchester United, with a reported fee of £44m potentially enough to secure the 24-year-old Brazilian’s services in January. (Record – in Portuguese), external

Reports suggest that Manchester United are unlikely to bolster their midfield in January, instead opting to pursue targets next summer. The club is reportedly interested in Brighton’s Cameroon international Carlos Baleba, Crystal Palace’s England international Adam Wharton, both 21, and Stuttgart’s 24-year-old Germany international Angelo Stiller. (ESPN), external

Liverpool’s hopes of securing Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, 25, in January may have been dampened, with reports suggesting the Cherries are reluctant to sell the Ghana winger mid-season. (Teamtalk), external

Reports indicate that Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 32, is poised to depart West Ham in January and is reportedly in discussions with clubs in the Bundesliga. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Former Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reportedly set to remain with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli despite reported interest in the 29-year-old Englishman from Tottenham, Everton and West Ham. (Football Insider), external

Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher has reportedly dismissed speculation of an imminent departure, stating he is “very happy” in the Spanish capital amidst links with Manchester United. (AS – in Spanish), external

AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott’s impressive performances with the Republic of Ireland have reportedly put the 23-year-old former Tottenham player in contention for a return to the Premier League. (Times – subscription required) , external

Reports suggest that Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid are poised to compete for the signature of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz after contract negotiations between the 20-year-old Turkey international and the Turin club reportedly stalled. (Caughtoffside), external

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