#midfielder

#midfielder

Manchester United are ready to step up their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this January, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing. Sources have told me that Man Utd are really keen on Anderson, though they would face paying as much as 70m for the England international. It is also anticipated that they will face particularly strong competition from Manchester City, while Chelsea and Newcastle United will also be names to watch in the race for his signature.

Real Madrid have not ruled out signing a midfielder in the final days of the transfer window amid the possibility of sending Dani Ceballos to Marseille, a source told ESPN. The two deals are connected because Xabi Alonso does not want to let a player go without first having a replacement, and ESPN sources admit that Madrid and Marseille are already negotiating a transfer or a loan with an obligation of a permanent move.

Swansea City have signed Nottingham Forest midfielder Marko Stamenic for an undisclosed fee which is believed to be more than 2m. The New Zealand international, 23, has agreed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at the Championship club having spent last season on loan at Greek side Olympiacos. Stamenic leaves Forest without making a competitive appearance for the Premier League club. He moved to the City Ground from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade in the summer of 2024 but spent last season on loan at Greek side Olympiacos.

Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. They are plotting a player plus cash deal, potentially offering players like Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah.

Crystal Palace's interest in Lens midfielder Andy Diouf highlights their intent to strengthen the midfield, potentially replacing Adam Wharton amid growing transfer speculation.