Transfer News Update: Key Moves and Contracts in the Premier League

Bournemouth is actively pursuing a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal. However, the 18-year-old England Under-21 international prefers to remain with the Gunners until the end of the season, despite limited opportunities for first-team football.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has announced plans to intensify discussions regarding a contract extension in the upcoming weeks, before making a final decision on his future with the club.

Palace defender Marc Guehi has attracted interest this transfer window, with Liverpool reportedly preparing a £20 million bid for the 25-year-old England international.

AC Milan is considering two options to strengthen their defense: Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, 28, and Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian center-back Murillo, 23.

Manchester City’s John Stones is in the final year of his contract, and manager Pep Guardiola has raised questions regarding the 31-year-old defender’s long-term future at the club.

Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is on the verge of joining his 14th club, as he prepares for a move to UAE second-tier side Al Ittifaq.

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, has been linked with a move to Chelsea but is close to signing a contract extension with AC Milan.

Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano has verbally agreed to a new contract, with the only remaining issue being the inclusion of a release clause.

Liverpool is also contemplating a move for Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United forward who has been performing exceptionally well at Marseille this season.

Tottenham is negotiating the acquisition of Brazil left-back Souza from Santos after an initial £8 million offer was rejected.

Sheffield United is set to secure a loan for Wolves’ Dutch defender Ki-Jana Hoever for the remainder of the season, while they are also interested in signing Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone, 25, who previously impressed while on loan at Millwall.

Hull City is preparing to sign 31-year-old former QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng, pending his release from Middlesbrough.

Stoke City full-back Eric Bocat has attracted interest from Belgian club Standard Liege, which is seeking a loan deal with an option for a £1.6 million transfer, although Stoke prefers to retain the 26-year-old Frenchman.

Preston’s Icelandic midfielder Stefan Thordarson is likely to complete an £800,000 transfer to Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96.

League Two club MK Dons is leading the race to sign Huddersfield midfielder Ben Wiles, 26, who is set to reunite with his former manager Paul Warne.

Additionally, Crawley’s American midfielder Kyle Scott, 28, formerly with Chelsea, is being eyed for a move to the Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship.