TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United target AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan… as Newcastle ‘take first steps’ to sign Kalvin Phillips in January
- Newcastle is looking for a new goalkeeper after Nick Pope's injury
- It looks like Kalvin Phillips will leave Manchester City in January
- Manchester United have snakes in the dressing room, players who don't run. Bruce, Robson, Keane would never allow this… It all starts
With less than a month before the January transfer window opens, goalkeepers are dominating the latest round of transfer rumours.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are both keeping an eye on Mike Maignan's future at AC Milan after negotiations over a new contract broke down.
Meanwhile, Newcastle will be looking for a new goalkeeper as Nick Pope's shoulder injury has robbed Eddie Howe of his first choice for months.
Mailsport exclusively reported on Monday that David de Gea was among the candidates to replace Pope at St James' Park, with Aaron Ramsdale also since linked with a move to Tyneside.
The Magpies are also increasing their interest in Kalvin Phillips, with the England international confident of leaving the Etihad in January.
Below, Mailsport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping an eye on AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who is under contract until 2026
Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping an eye on AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The France international won the Serie A title with the Rossoneri in 2022 and is under contract until 2026, but talks over a new contract have stalled. (Voetmercato – in French)
Aaron Ramsdale is said to be considering a move to Newcastle to replace the injured Nick Pope, but Arsenal's £50million valuation for the goal could prove to be a stumbling block for the Magpies. (talkSPORT)
Everton are interested in bringing Lyon defender Jake O'Brien back to the Premier League, just six months after leaving Crystal Palace for the Ligue 1 club for a £1million deal. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international has started the last seven league games for Lyon, scoring three goals. (Voetmercato – in French)
Newcastle will be hoping to beat Juventus in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips as they look to strengthen their midfield options in January. The England international has made just eight appearances for Manchester City this season, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup, and has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad next month. (Rudy Galetti)
Newcastle are hoping to beat Juventus in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips in January
Raphael Varane wants to stay at Manchester United after the January transfer window and fight for his place at Old Trafford despite falling down the pecking order this season. (GENTLEMEN)
Donyell Malen is considering leaving Borussia Dortmund in January or at the end of the season after becoming unhappy at the Bundesliga club. The winger is high on Jurgen Klopp's list of targets and is being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs. Dortmund are said to be willing to let Malen leave for bids above £30m. (Florian Plettenberg)
Jean Philippe-Mateta wants to leave Crystal Palace in January and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in bringing the 26-year-old to the Bundesliga. (The Athletics)
Bayern Munich are hoping to beat a number of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old has developed into a key figure for Les Dogues this season. He played thirteen games as a central defender and scored twice. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are all said to be interested in the teenager. (TeamTalk)
Several Premier League clubs are interested in Mathys Tel, a Bayern Munich striker, who is under contract until 2027. The 18-year-old joined the Bundesliga giants from Rennes for £17million last season and has scored six goals in 18 games in all competitions this season. . (Image – In German)
Chelsea are among the clubs looking to increase their interest in Copenhagen star Roony Bardghji. The 18-year-old, who scored the winner as the Danish side defeated United 4-3 in the Champions League last month, is under contract with Copenhagen until 2025. Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona and Juventus are also interested. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham, Burnley and Sheffield United are all keen to sign Derby County defender Eiran Cashin. The 22-year-old has been an ever-present for the Rams this season. (TeamTalk)
