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Nottingham Forest Expected to Reject Offers for Anderson: Transfer Rumor Roundup

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Nottingham Forest reportedly intends to reject all January offers for Elliot Anderson. Crystal Palace is said to be considering a move for Newcastle United’s Joe Willock, and Chelsea has allegedly reopened contact with AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s representatives.

Nottingham Forest is determined to retain the services of England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, and will reportedly decline any bids for him during the January transfer window. (Mail), external

Manchester United is reportedly among the clubs interested in Anderson and is looking to strengthen its wing-back options, as well as acquire a central midfielder. (ESPN), external

Tottenham is reportedly showing interest in Spain striker Samu Aghehowa from Porto, with Arsenal and Chelsea also reportedly monitoring the 21-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Crystal Palace is reportedly considering a January move for Newcastle United’s 26-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock. Newcastle might be open to a sale as they are reportedly keen on signing AZ Alkmaar’s 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

West Ham is reportedly leading the pursuit of Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise in January, with Wolves and Leeds also said to be interested in the 24-year-old Canada striker. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea has reportedly re-engaged with the representatives of Mike Maignan after learning that the 30-year-old France international does not intend to extend his contract with AC Milan next summer. (Sky Sport – in French), external

Denmark goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, 23, could reportedly be offloaded by Chelsea to make way for the potential arrival of Maignan or another goalkeeper. (Football Insider), external

The agent of Brazil forward Estevao Willian claims the 18-year-old was offered to Barcelona before he joined Chelsea, but the Spanish club’s financial constraints prevented them from completing the signing. (Cadena Ser, via Talksport), external

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, has been linked with several clubs, but the La Liga side’s president, Enrique Cerezo, maintains that the Argentina international wishes to remain with the Spanish outfit. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley’s initial offer of £20m for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday has reportedly been rejected, with the proposal falling more than £10m short of rival bids. (Talksport), external

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