Transfer News Roundup: Key Player Movements and Oncoming Deals

The back pages of various newspapers on Thursday feature notable developments in the football transfer market.

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is attracting interest from Atletico Madrid following the Spanish club’s recent sale of England international Conor Gallagher to Tottenham. Atletico Madrid has identified the 24-year-old Brazilian as a key target.

Additionally, Wolves’ Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi is expected to join Paris FC on loan.

Everton has submitted an official bid to Fenerbahce for Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, aged 28. The negotiations are currently focused on an initial loan arrangement, which includes a £17 million option to buy. Nottingham Forest is also in pursuit of En-Nesyri; however, reports suggest that he prefers a move to Everton.

Everton is further exploring a deal for Callum Wilson, aged 33, who is in discussions to terminate his contract with West Ham. The Toffees, alongside Werder Bremen and Ajax, are also monitoring Ukrainian right-back Yukhym Konoplya, 26, whose contract with Shakhtar Donetsk expires this summer.

West Ham plans to convene an internal meeting with shareholders this weekend to consider reducing the asking price for midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 28, who has garnered interest from Flamengo in Brazil.

Santos defender Souza, 19, is expected to undergo a medical with Tottenham in London on Thursday, as the club finalizes a £13 million deal for the Brazilian left-back.

Brentford is nearing a £15.6 million agreement for Lazio’s Matteo Cancellieri, 23, who represents Italy. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is in discussions with Ligue 1 club Angers regarding French forward Sidiki Cherif, 19, who has two and a half years remaining on his contract.

Roma plans to pay a £2 million loan fee for Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen, 26, with an agreement that includes a £25 million clause for a permanent transfer.

Bournemouth is bracing for potential challenges to retain English midfielder Alex Scott, 22, amidst interest from Premier League giants such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United.