Transfer Updates: January Prospects for Premier League Clubs

Brighton & Hove Albion is keen to secure a loan deal for Real Madrid’s 21-year-old Spanish striker, Gonzalo Garcia, in January, with Leeds United and Sunderland also expressing interest.

Manchester United faces competition from Borussia Dortmund in their pursuit of 16-year-old Swedish forward Kevin Filling, currently at AIK Stockholm.

Liverpool appears to be leading the race to acquire Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, aged 25, although Tottenham Hotspur remains a contender.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shown admiration for Semenyo; however, activating his £65 million release clause from Bournemouth poses a significant challenge for the club this January.

AC Milan has expressed interest in German striker Niclas Fullkrug, 32, who has been informed he can leave West Ham United in January.

West Ham, Everton, and AS Roma are all vying for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, who finds himself on the fringes at Old Trafford.

Barcelona is closely monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 25, but Liverpool is still favored to sign the England international.

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, will continue his loan at Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season instead of returning to parent club Chelsea in January.

Fulham has proposed a new three-year contract to their manager, Marco Silva, whose current agreement is set to expire at the end of the season.

Former Liverpool development coach Vitor Matos is the frontrunner to take over as Swansea City manager, having made a positive impression with Portuguese second division side Maritimo this season.

Negotiations between Manchester United and Kobbie Mainoo regarding a new contract have been paused as the 20-year-old England midfielder considers a loan move to Napoli in search of more playing time.

Manchester United declined Chelsea’s proposal to include Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 21, or French forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, in the deal that allowed 21-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to join the Blues.