Overview
- Manchester City are reported to be nearing the signing of Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, with personal terms agreed and his £65m release clause expected to be activated.
- Manchester United have prioritised a central midfielder for January and are working from an eight-man list that includes James Garner, Carlos Baleba, Conor Gallagher, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Joao Gomes, Tyler Adams and Rúben Neves.
- United have made an informal enquiry about Rúben Neves, with Al-Hilal said to be open to offers around £15m, though no bid has been advanced.
- Everton manager David Moyes has publicly indicated the club will do everything possible to keep James Garner, who has six months left on his deal plus a club option.
- Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is cited as a leading United target, but multiple reports suggest a January move is unlikely with a summer transfer viewed as more feasible.