Transfer News Roundup: Key Player Interests and Rumors

**Transfer News Roundup: Key Player Interests and Rumors**

Arsenal is currently monitoring the progress of Rodrigo Mendoza, a 20-year-old midfielder from Elche, who possesses a £17.5 million release clause in his contract, as reported by the Daily Telegraph. Meanwhile, Manchester City is preparing to enter the competition for Bournemouth’s Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo, who has a release clause that will decrease from £65 million in January to no less than £50 million by next summer.

In the defensive sector, Manchester United is looking to strengthen its backline with a new centre-back next summer but hopes to extend the contract of veteran England defender Harry Maguire, 32, at Old Trafford. Additionally, Roma has expressed interest in securing a loan deal for Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, from Manchester United in January.

Nottingham Forest has identified Brighton’s young midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, aged 20, as a potential target for the January transfer window. Similarly, West Ham is eager to facilitate a permanent transfer for German striker Niclas Fullkrug in January, with intentions to reinvest the proceeds into acquiring new forwards.

One potential acquisition for West Ham could be Promise David, a 24-year-old striker from Union Saint-Gilloise, who stands at 6 feet 5 inches and could be available for around £17 million. In another noteworthy rumor, Sunderland and Brentford are reportedly interested in AC Milan’s 24-year-old Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez.

Real Madrid is planning to activate the buyback clause in the contract of Nico Paz, a 21-year-old midfielder currently with Como, although this option will not be available until the summer. Everton manager David Moyes is keen to retain English midfielder James Garner, amidst interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest, as he approaches the end of his contract.

Lastly, AC Milan is looking to reopen contract discussions with French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, in light of interest from Juventus and several Premier League clubs.