Friday News (includes West Ham)
Posted: 21 Nov 2025, 09:27
BBC
Manchester United are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, as a possible replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times - subscription required, external)
Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also interested. (Teamtalk), external
Crystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January, having shortlisted the Ivory Coast international last summer as a replacement for Marc Guehi, when the England defender, 25, was expected to join Liverpool. (A Bola - in Portuguese, external)
Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external
Sunderland have not ruled out a January move for Lazio and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for £22m to £26m (Northern Echo), external
Arsenal are close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka, with the 24-year-old England winger's current contract set to expire in 2027. (Sky Sports, external)
Tottenham's search for a prolific goalscorer has focused on Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, 21. (Teamtalk), external
However, Chelsea and Manchester United could provide competition for former Atletico Madrid forward Samu. (Caught Offside) , external
Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad could eye a loan move in the January window as the 22-year-old Morocco international tries to rebuild match fitness after two major injuries. (Sky Sports, external)
Wolves have identified Manchester City's 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford as a prime January target. (Teamtalk), external
But Manchester City could offer Trafford to Newcastle in a player-plus-cash deal to secure the services of 23-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento. (Teamtalk, external)
English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, is the subject of interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, with parent club Liverpool willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (Football Insider, external)
Inter Milan are interested in signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers for the 33-year-old. (Football Insider, external)
Crystal Palace have held talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new deal as the club are aware of growing transfer interest in the 28-year-old France striker. (Sky Sports, external)
Liverpool are fighting to keep England youth winger Joshua Abe, with Arsenal and Chelsea both pursuing the 15-year-old. (Mail - subscription required)
Sky Paper Talk
Premier League
Manchester United face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson - The Times
Martin Odegaard is set to return for Arsenal in time for the North London derby - The Sun
Randal Kolo Muani will also be available for Tottenham, but will have to play in a protective mask - The Sun
West Ham striker Callum Wilson is still aiming for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad next summer - Daily Mail
Manchester United target Karim Adeyemi is said to be actively planning a move away from Borussia Dortmund - The Mirror
Chelsea have no intention of allowing goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to leave on loan in January - The Mirror
Manchester United are on a collision course with the FA to try and get the 2035 Women’s World Cup Final held at their proposed 100,000-seater stadium instead of Wembley - Daily Mail
Liverpool are fighting to keep 15-year-old Joshua Abe at the club amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal - Daily Mail
Crystal Palace have shortlisted Ousmane Diomande as they search for replacements for Marc Guehi - A Bola
Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has turned professional in padel, four years after retiring from football - The Express
International football
Scotland have Jose Mourinho to thank for hero Scott McTominay opting not to play for England - The Telegraph
Hungary and Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has denied his controversial celebration during the defeat to the Republic of Ireland was directed at Irish fans - Blikk
SportsView
West Ham eye January move for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas
West Ham United have enquired about signing Christos Mandas in January (h/t La Lazio Sia Monoi).
The ‘ambitious and determined‘ West Ham target has asked to leave Lazio in search of playing time and could find a new landing spot in London.
The Hammers are desperate for a reliable presence between the sticks.
Alphonse Areola’s poor performances last season prompted the club to sign Mads Hermansen, but he has been subpar.
In his four league appearances for West Ham, Hermansen has conceded 2.80 goals per game.
His distribution is equally poor, and his handling has been shoddy, forcing new manager Nuno Espirito Santo to turn back to Areola.
West Ham could sign Mandas to provide some stability. He has kept four clean sheets in nine Serie A appearances this term.
However, despite his impressive performances, Ivan Provedel has taken the starting berth and relegated him to the bench.
West Ham could be his next destination, but they are not alone in the race. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe, Bournemouth and Fiorentina are tracking the Greek shot-stopper.
The Hammers could consider a six-month loan with an option to buy in January.
Lazio may prefer an outright sale, but West Ham need flexibility as they fix their goalkeeping department on the fly.
A loan would allow Nuno to assess whether Mandas can genuinely make a difference at the back, while giving the player the regular opportunities he craves.
If he impresses across the second half of the campaign, West Ham can then trigger a permanent move.
It’s a low-risk, high-upside approach and precisely the kind of shrewd business they should be targeting.
Manchester United are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, as a possible replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times - subscription required, external)
Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also interested. (Teamtalk), external
Crystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January, having shortlisted the Ivory Coast international last summer as a replacement for Marc Guehi, when the England defender, 25, was expected to join Liverpool. (A Bola - in Portuguese, external)
Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external
Sunderland have not ruled out a January move for Lazio and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for £22m to £26m (Northern Echo), external
Arsenal are close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka, with the 24-year-old England winger's current contract set to expire in 2027. (Sky Sports, external)
Tottenham's search for a prolific goalscorer has focused on Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, 21. (Teamtalk), external
However, Chelsea and Manchester United could provide competition for former Atletico Madrid forward Samu. (Caught Offside) , external
Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad could eye a loan move in the January window as the 22-year-old Morocco international tries to rebuild match fitness after two major injuries. (Sky Sports, external)
Wolves have identified Manchester City's 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford as a prime January target. (Teamtalk), external
But Manchester City could offer Trafford to Newcastle in a player-plus-cash deal to secure the services of 23-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento. (Teamtalk, external)
English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, is the subject of interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, with parent club Liverpool willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (Football Insider, external)
Inter Milan are interested in signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers for the 33-year-old. (Football Insider, external)
Crystal Palace have held talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over a new deal as the club are aware of growing transfer interest in the 28-year-old France striker. (Sky Sports, external)
Liverpool are fighting to keep England youth winger Joshua Abe, with Arsenal and Chelsea both pursuing the 15-year-old. (Mail - subscription required)
Sky Paper Talk
Premier League
Manchester United face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson - The Times
Martin Odegaard is set to return for Arsenal in time for the North London derby - The Sun
Randal Kolo Muani will also be available for Tottenham, but will have to play in a protective mask - The Sun
West Ham striker Callum Wilson is still aiming for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad next summer - Daily Mail
Manchester United target Karim Adeyemi is said to be actively planning a move away from Borussia Dortmund - The Mirror
Chelsea have no intention of allowing goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to leave on loan in January - The Mirror
Manchester United are on a collision course with the FA to try and get the 2035 Women’s World Cup Final held at their proposed 100,000-seater stadium instead of Wembley - Daily Mail
Liverpool are fighting to keep 15-year-old Joshua Abe at the club amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal - Daily Mail
Crystal Palace have shortlisted Ousmane Diomande as they search for replacements for Marc Guehi - A Bola
Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has turned professional in padel, four years after retiring from football - The Express
International football
Scotland have Jose Mourinho to thank for hero Scott McTominay opting not to play for England - The Telegraph
Hungary and Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has denied his controversial celebration during the defeat to the Republic of Ireland was directed at Irish fans - Blikk
SportsView
West Ham eye January move for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas
West Ham United have enquired about signing Christos Mandas in January (h/t La Lazio Sia Monoi).
The ‘ambitious and determined‘ West Ham target has asked to leave Lazio in search of playing time and could find a new landing spot in London.
The Hammers are desperate for a reliable presence between the sticks.
Alphonse Areola’s poor performances last season prompted the club to sign Mads Hermansen, but he has been subpar.
In his four league appearances for West Ham, Hermansen has conceded 2.80 goals per game.
His distribution is equally poor, and his handling has been shoddy, forcing new manager Nuno Espirito Santo to turn back to Areola.
West Ham could sign Mandas to provide some stability. He has kept four clean sheets in nine Serie A appearances this term.
However, despite his impressive performances, Ivan Provedel has taken the starting berth and relegated him to the bench.
West Ham could be his next destination, but they are not alone in the race. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe, Bournemouth and Fiorentina are tracking the Greek shot-stopper.
The Hammers could consider a six-month loan with an option to buy in January.
Lazio may prefer an outright sale, but West Ham need flexibility as they fix their goalkeeping department on the fly.
A loan would allow Nuno to assess whether Mandas can genuinely make a difference at the back, while giving the player the regular opportunities he craves.
If he impresses across the second half of the campaign, West Ham can then trigger a permanent move.
It’s a low-risk, high-upside approach and precisely the kind of shrewd business they should be targeting.