James Trafford reportedly seeks Manchester City departure; AC Milan eyes Jean-Philippe Mateta; Atletico Madrid open to Conor Gallagher sale.
James Trafford, Manchester City’s 23-year-old English goalkeeper, is reportedly considering a January exit after finding himself lower in the pecking order following the arrival of Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, from Paris St-Germain. Stefan Ortega, the club’s 33-year-old German goalkeeper, may also seek a new opportunity. (Mail, external)
Jean-Philippe Mateta, the 28-year-old French striker for Crystal Palace, is reportedly interested in a move to Serie A, with AC Milan among the clubs expressing interest. (Talksport), external
While Atletico Madrid previously rejected a loan approach from Manchester United for Conor Gallagher, the Spanish club may now consider selling the 25-year-old England midfielder for approximately £26m in either January or the summer window. (Here We Go Podcast with Fabrizio Romano, external)
William Osula, the 22-year-old Danish striker currently with Newcastle, remains a target for Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the Bundesliga club has reportedly cooled its interest in Niclas Fullkrug, the 32-year-old German forward from West Ham. (Sky Sports Germany – in German), external
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Ecuadorian twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero, both 16-year-old attacking midfielders, from Independiente Del Valle when they turn 18 in August 2027. (ESPN), external
Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi, the 26-year-old former Arsenal midfielder currently with Lazio. The French player is said to be open to a potential move to the Black Cats. (i Paper – subscription required), external
Roma may consider a move for Mathys Tel, the 20-year-old French forward from Tottenham, in January if they are unsuccessful in their pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee, the 24-year-old Netherlands striker from Manchester United. (Il Messaggero – in Italian), external
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Nathaniel Brown, the 22-year-old German left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt, who is also attracting interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Tottenham are reportedly looking to sign Samu Aghehowa, the 21-year-old Spanish forward from Porto, in January. However, they are concerned about potentially losing out to Manchester City in their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo, the 25-year-old Ghana forward from Bournemouth. (Teamtalk), external
Sergio Ramos, the 39-year-old former Real Madrid defender, reportedly wishes to return to Europe when his contract with Mexican side Monterrey expires at the end of December. AC Milan are said to be among the admirers of the Spanish veteran. (Calciomercato – in Italian), external
Nottingham Forest are reportedly monitoring Stefan de Vrij, the 33-year-old Netherlands defender from Inter Milan, whose contract with the Italian club expires in the summer. (Football Insider, external)
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