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The transfer window is now open, and we’re bringing you the latest updates from the world of football. Today, Simon Jones from Daily Mail Sport shares insights on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is eager to move, and Fulham’s interest in Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb. For a rundown of the previous day’s highlights, including Harry Kane’s contract negotiations with Bayern Munich, click here.
Crystal Palace Stands Firm on Mateta’s Price Tag
Jean-Philippe Mateta is keen to depart Crystal Palace, especially after Nottingham Forest’s recent £35 million bid following their initial inquiry over the weekend. However, Crystal Palace remains steadfast, holding out for a £40 million price. Meanwhile, the club is eyeing potential replacements like Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, although they have not yet made a formal offer. Leeds United, too, have yet to raise their bid after their £33 million plus add-ons proposal for Larsen was turned down last week.
Nottingham Forest Eyes England Talent
Jean-Philippe Mateta is determined to leave Crystal Palace after Nottingham Forest’s £35m bid
Forest target England starÂ
Lewis Dunk is a target for Forest boss Sean Dyche despite signing a new deal with Brighton only last month.
The centre-back agreed a one-year extension with the Seagulls in December but is now in the sights of Forest – as was first reported by Daily Mail Sport in November.
Dyche wants a proven Premier League defender to complement Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo and Dunk, 34, is top of his list.
Juve eye up Premier League misfitsÂ
Juventus have been rebuffed in a request to take Randal Kolo Muani on loan. The Frenchman is on loan at Spurs from Paris Saint Germain.
Juventus are also interested in Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee.
Roma hunt for a left-back ahead of Tsimikas’ Anfield return Â
Wolves have rejected an initial £6.9m offer from Roma for left-back David Moller Wolfe.
Roma are looking for options so they can send Kostas Tsimikas back to Liverpool but Wolves have no interest in selling Wolfe as it stands.
Liverpool defender Wellity Lucky has been ruled out for at least two months with a hamstring injury. The Anfield club have an increasing defensive injury list but have confirmed 17-year-old centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe is to join from Austria Vienna for their U21s.
Tammy closes in on Villa moveÂ
Besiktas have paid £11.2m to Roma for Tammy Abraham, as the Turkish club prepare to sell him to Aston Villa .
The striker had a medical on Saturday having travelled to the UK on Friday after Villa agreed an £18m fee with the Turkish side.
Besiktas had an obligation to buy in the loan deal which took Abraham from Roma last summer.
Tammy Abraham had a medical on Saturday after Aston Villa agreed an £18m fee with Besiktas
…and Villa are open to taking Luiz back on loanÂ
Villa remain open to a return for Douglas Luiz on loan with John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara out injured.
The Brazilian is on loan at Forest from Juventus, having moved to Italy in 2024 after five years at Villa Park. Chelsea enquired last week.
Read Tom Collomosse’s briefing on Aston Villa’s January plans here.
Toffees rebuff Iroegbunam approachÂ
Everton have rejected an offer from Lazio of around £10m for midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.
Bobb nears £30m City exit
Fulham are finalising a £30m deal for Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb and pushing ahead in talks to add Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven.
Neil cleared to join the Tractor BoysÂ
Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil has passed his Ipswich medical ahead of his loan move. He will be out of contract in the summer.
Canaries complete deal for Bees starÂ
Brentford midfielder Paris Maghoma has completed a transfer to Norwich City. The 24-year-old joined Brentford from Spurs in 2020.
Cherries must pay up soonÂ
Bournemouth are two games away from exercising the mandatory £16.9m purchase from AC Milan of full-back Alex Jimenez.
Bournemouth are two games away from having to pay AC Milan £16.9m for Alex Jimenez
Double Wednesday exit as Chelsea sign new youngsterÂ
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of left-back Yisa Alao, 17, from Sheffield Wednesday for an initial £600,000.
Barry Bannan arrived in London last night for a medical ahead of completing his move from Sheffield Wednesday to Millwall.
LaLiga star opts for Birmingham over Ajax
Deportivo Alaves winger Carlos Vicente is to undergo a medical today ahead of his £7m move to Birmingham City. The 26-year-old chose Birmingham over Ajax.
To catch up on all the recent moves and stories so far this week, go to:
YESTERDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo’s £36m deal for Lucas Paqueta
SUNDAY: Arsenal set sights on Real Madrid full back
SATURDAY: Forest join queue for Jean-Philippe MatetaÂ
FRIDAY: Tottenham move for Liverpool’s Andy RobertsonÂ