#transfer-targets

#transfer-targets

West Ham have been watching Rio Ave's 26-year-old Brazilian forward Clayton, who is joint top scorer in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. (Teamtalk), external Roma have officially opened negotiations to sign Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, from Manchester United on loan with an obligation to buy for 30m. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is a target for Sunderland, who have bid 21.4m for the France international, 26, who plays for Lazio.

However, doubts persist over his complete adaptability in Hansi Flick's setup due to concerns about his off-the-ball work and pressing intensity, while his salary could also become an issue in case of a permanent move. As such, the journalist states that there are voices within the club not convinced about activating the €30 million buy option for Rashford.

See below for details in Plettenberg's post on X, formerly Twitter ?? Serhou #Guirassy is one to watch for the summer, as he could leave Borussia Dortmund. 29 y/o top striker is understood to have a release clause that should be at only around 50 million. It applies to seven top clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, Liverpool, pic.twitter.com/HwfxbZzWje Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 29, 2025

Inter and AC Milan will contest Sunday's derby with an interesting sub-plot: both will almost certainly say goodbye to their starting goalkeepers next summer. As Calciomercato.com write, Yann Sommer and Mike Maignan will be poles apart at San Siro in two days, but they might just reach the same finish line at the same time. Both have contracts expiring next June and are far from reaching an agreement over a renewal.

A common thread unites AC Milan and Inter with Sunday's derby approaching: both are in the market for a new goalkeeper. As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) report this morning, barring any sensational surprises Milan will be without Mike Maignan and Inter will be without Yann Sommer. Both are on contracts that expire next June, with no signs of a renewal. Negotiations over Maignan's extension have been stalled for some time.

Palace still want Mateta to extend his contract. It's going to take some judgement on Palace's end to assess how they think the discussions are going, and then to plan accordingly. If it starts becoming clear that he's not going to sign, they want to maximise the fee they're going to get. I don't think they'll let it get to the same situation with Guehi where if they don't take the offer he's going to leave on a free, they'll sell him before that.

Manchester United are looking at a move for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Arsenal make progress in extending Bukayo Saka and William Saliba deals, and a young Ajax defender is attracting extensive interest. Manchester United are eyeing a January move for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 22. (Teamtalk), external Arsenal are advancing in talks to extend the deals of England winger Bukayo Saka and France centre-back William Saliba, with the pair, both 24, out of contract at the end of the 2026-27 season. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United have reportedly added a new name into the mix as they look for a new striker signing before the end of the summer. According to the Daily Mail's Craig Hope, the Magpies are now also looking at Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth. The Norway international has been prolific during his time in La Liga, scoring 24 goals in all competitions last season, while he's also shone in spells at Villarreal and Real Sociedad.