Premier League Museum Transfers
The transfer rumour mill is buzzing with activity as Premier League clubs prepare for the upcoming January transfer window. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have shown interest in Sporting and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who is also on the radar of Manchester United. Meanwhile, Manchester United is contemplating a loan move for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old English midfielder, Jobe Bellingham, in January.
Record reported: “Tottenham and Manchester City are interested in Sporting and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand, 26, as well as Manchester United.”
Sunday Express reported: “Manchester United are considering a loan move for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham in January.”
In addition, West Ham and Sevilla are reportedly exploring a potential move for Manchester United’s out-of-favour forward Joshua Zirkzee. Liverpool is also considering strengthening their attacking options by targeting Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
Sunday Mirror reported: “West Ham and Sevilla are exploring a potential move for out-of-favour Manchester United and Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24.”
Football Insider reported: “Liverpool are considering moves for Newcastle and England forward Anthony Gordon, 24, and Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25.”
Ezri Konsa, Aston Villa’s England defender, has attracted interest from multiple top clubs, including Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, who have been monitoring him over the past year.
TBR Football reported: “Tottenham and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Aston Villa’s England defender Ezri Konsa, with the 28-year-old also tracked by Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United over the past 12 months.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly blocked a surprising move to sign Robert Lewandowski. Additionally, Newcastle and Tottenham have expressed interest in Juventus and France defender Pierre Kalulu.
Sunday Mirror reported: “Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has put the block on a shock move to sign Robert Lewandowski.”
TuttoJuve reported: “Newcastle and Tottenham are interested in 25-year-old Juventus and France defender Pierre Kalulu.”
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City scouts have been keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich’s 17-year-old forward Lennart Karl. Meanwhile, Roma is looking to renegotiate the loan terms of Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, with the possibility of him returning to the Seagulls in January.
Caught Offside reported: “Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City scouts have watched 17-year-old Bayern Munich and Germany forward Lennart Karl.”
Sport Witness reported: “Roma want to renegotiate the terms of Brighton and Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson’s loan deal, with the 21-year-old potentially returning to the Seagulls in January.”
In other news, Inter Milan is open to offers for Leeds target Piotr Zielinski, and Scott McTominay might make a return to the Premier League after facing challenges off the pitch in Italy.
Football Insider reported: “Inter Milan would be willing to accept an offer for Leeds target Piotr Zielinski, which could see the 31-year-old Poland midfielder depart in January.”
Sun on Sunday reported: “Scott McTominay could be set for a sensational return to the Premier League after struggling with life off the pitch in Italy.”
On the management front, West Ham plans to support Nuno Espírito Santo in the January transfer window, while Darren Ferguson Jnr has been dismissed from his role at Peterborough United following their latest defeat.
Sunday Times reported: “West Ham plan to avoid changing their head coach for a second time this season and will back Nuno Espírito Santo in the January transfer window.”
Mail on Sunday reported: “Darren Ferguson Jnr has been sacked by Peterborough United – departing the club for a fourth time – after their latest defeat in a bottom-of-the-table clash.”