The transfer market is abuzz with activity, and today’s updates bring intriguing developments from the world of football, courtesy of Simon Jones at Daily Mail Sport. Among the key stories are Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future and Leeds United’s ongoing quest for new players. For those who missed the previous day’s highlights, you can catch up with all the latest updates.

Bove in for medical at Watford

Watford is on the verge of signing Edoardo Bove, a former midfielder for Roma. The 23-year-old has landed in England and is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Monday.

The club has extended a five-and-a-half-year contract offer to Bove, signaling their long-term commitment to the player.

Bove’s move comes as a necessity due to Serie A’s stringent regulations, which prevent him from playing there after he was fitted with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator.

Edoardo Bove arriving at Watford for his medical today ahead of his move

Hammers may keep Wilson for survival fight after late goal at Spurs

Meanwhile, West Ham United is currently negotiating to retain Callum Wilson, fresh off his impressive goal-scoring performance over the weekend. The 33-year-old has been largely sidelined under the management of Nuno Espírito Santo but was considering terminating his contract this week. Both Al Shabab and Everton have shown interest in acquiring him.

His impact against Spurs underlined the important role he can play in their fight against relegation. 

The Hammers are also exploring their midfield options and  asked about a loan deal for 22-year-old Venezuela international winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Gueira.

West Ham and Aston Villa midfield target Quinten Timber was left out of Feyenoord’s starting team on Sunday night amid talks over his future. Marseille have made an offer to the Dutch club.

Quinten Timber, 24, is a midfield target for West Ham, Aston Villa and Marseille

The Hammers have confirmed midfielder Andy Irving, 25, has joined Sparta Prague.

Burnley are interested in Hammers midfielder James Ward-Prowse.

Chelsea still haggling over Rennes centre back 

Chelsea remain in talks with Rennes for £56million-rated centre back Jeremy Jacquet.

Chelsea are trying to bring the price down for the 20-year-old with their valuation closer to £45m. Jacquet wants the move but Rennes want a record sale for the defender who is also admired by Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Other Chelsea options include Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi and Como’s Jacobo Ramon.

Jeremy Jacquet, sliding in, remains a target for Chelsea who are trying to get his price down

Palace holding out for £35m for Mateta… as Guehi heads to City  

Juventus are continuing talks with Crystal Palace for striker Jean Philippe-Mateta after their opening offer was rejected. Juve offered a £1.7m loan fee with £24.5m to follow on qualification for Europe. Palace want around £35m for the 28-year-old.

Marc Guehi has completed his medical and is expected to be confirmed as a Manchester City player on Monday. 

Forest in for Napoli striker on loan with option to buy 

Nottingham Forest have progressed in talks with Napoli for striker Lorenzo Lucca.

Forest have offered around £800,000 as a loan fee with option to buy just over £30million.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is curtailing his loan at Forest and is poised to join Ajax on loan from Arsenal. The Ukraine international has only featured 10 times this season.

Ajax have agreed a loan fee with Arsenal and Zinchenko is due for his medical on Tuesday.

Lorenzo Lucca in action for Napoli’s goalless draw against Parma on Wednesday

Leeds still considering move for Strand Larsden 

Leeds United have discussed a move for Werder Bremen midfielder Romano Schmid but are looking at a striker next with Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen still a possible.

Fulham will go to £30m for PSV striker

Fulham are prepared to offer around £30m for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi. As Daily Mail Sport reported last week, Fulham have not given up hope of signing the USA international despite him undergoing surgery on a fractured arm. They had a first offer of £22m rejected at the start of January but PSV insist it may take £35m to prise away the 23-year-old this month.

Cherries close on £10.4m Toth move

Bournemouth will oversee a medical for Ferencvaros midfielder Alex Toth this morning after he flew into the UK late on Sunday.

Bournemouth are paying £10.4m plus add-ons for the 20-year-old.

The Cherries are advancing in talks for forward Rayan from Vasco da Gama and Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas.

Collyer on the road to Hull 

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is poised to join Hull City on loan this week.

Boro after winger Sarmiento 

Middlesbrough’s bid to sign Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento on loan has hit an impasse. The 23-year-old is currently on loan at Cremonese.

Brighton defender Diego Coppola is wanted by Fiorentina.

To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week go to: 

SUNDAY: Man United midfielder heads out on loan 

SATURDAY: Chelsea step up pursuit of Ligue 1 star 

FRIDAY: Man City agree five-year deal with Marc Guehi

THURSDAY: Conor Gallagher’s replacement lined up at Atletico 

WEDNESDAY: The latest on Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future