Transfer Update: Key Movements in Premier League and Beyond

Liverpool is poised to acquire 21-year-old Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge in January, with the transfer fee expected to reach £43 million.

Meanwhile, AS Roma is eager to bring back Mohamed Salah, the 33-year-old Egyptian winger currently with Liverpool; however, a move is not anticipated until the summer.

Manchester United is reportedly interested in Crystal Palace’s 28-year-old French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and Rennes’ 20-year-old defender Jeremy Jacquet. Additionally, the club may consider selling Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, potentially as early as January.

West Ham continues its pursuit of Fulham’s 29-year-old Spanish winger Adama Traore, although his salary demands could complicate the negotiations. In another development, Real Madrid plans to resume contract discussions with 25-year-old Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr., who is keen to remain at the club.

West Ham has also confirmed an agreement to sign Lazio’s 27-year-old Argentine striker Taty Castellanos for €29 million (£25 million).

Nottingham Forest is looking to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen, a 25-year-old Norwegian forward from Wolves, who is also being monitored by Crystal Palace. Chelsea is contemplating a bid for 19-year-old Brazilian defender Souza from Santos, although AC Milan appears to be the frontrunner for his signature.

Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland are keeping a close eye on 27-year-old Algerian midfielder Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC. Chelsea is also interested in 18-year-old Greek midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas of Genk, who has been linked with Arsenal.

Inter Milan aims to convert the loan of 30-year-old Swiss defender Manuel Akanji from Manchester City into a permanent deal. Additionally, Manchester United has decided not to recall 18-year-old English defender Harry Amass from his loan at Sheffield Wednesday.

Newcastle is preparing to approach Toulouse regarding the signing of 19-year-old French defender Dayann Methalie. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich is willing to sell 30-year-old German midfielder Leon Goretzka in January, with Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester United expressing interest.