Aston Villa explore Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tammy Abraham moves, Manchester United decline Ajax’s Manuel Ugarte approach and Bournemouth fight to keep Marcos Senesi.
Aston Villa have expressed their interest in signing 28-year-old Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles exploring a move for Villa’s Ivory Coast international Evann Guessand, 24. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Villa are also stepping up their efforts to sign Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, with the club officials watching the 28-year-old England international play in Istanbul on Monday. (Sky Sports), external
Ajax have asked about signing Manuel Ugarte, 24, on loan as they search for a defensive midfielder but Manchester United are not looking to move out the Uruguay international. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has emerged as a new name on Manchester United‘s shortlist ro be their next manager but England head coach Thomas Tuchel and Marseille’s Roberto de Zerbi remain their top two targets. (Mirror), external
Inter Milan are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, but the Argentina international would have to accept a wage cut to sign next summer. (Sky Sports), external
Bournemouth plan to resist any bids for Marcos Senesi, 28, this month with Chelsea, Juventus and Barcelona among clubs who have shortlisted the Argentina centre-back as a possible target. (Talksport), external
Leon Bailey’s loan spell at Roma has been cut short with the 28-year-old Jamaica winger returning to Aston Villa. (Sky Sports – in Italian), external
Fulham are battling Wolfsburg and Real Betis in the race to sign Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott, 23, from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. (Independent), external
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is likely to be a strong contender to replace Oliver Glasner as Crystal Palace manager with the club also interested in Getafe’s Jose Bordalas and Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez. (Talksport), external
Sunderland have no intention of selling DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki, 21, to Manchester United but are willing to listen to offers for fringe players such as English goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, 25, and former England Under-20 midfielder Dan Neil, 24. (Sun), external
Everton have enquired about the availability of Sunderland‘s 25-year-old French striker Wilson Isidor as they look to strengthen their attack. (Mirror), external
Sheffield Wednesday’s 17-year-old English defender Yisa Alao is edging closer to a January transfer to Premier League giants Chelsea. (Sheffield Star), external