🔥 City Eye Liverpool Star & Forest Launch £35M Raid

Welcome back to your daily transfer briefing! Thanks for subscribing and staying on top of all the Premier League movement. The January window is heating up with some major developments across multiple clubs. From Forest's ambitious striker pursuit to City's interest in Liverpool's star right-back, here's everything you need to know.

Nottingham Forest have reportedly submitted a £35 million bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to BBC Sport. Sean Dyche is clearly looking to add firepower to his attacking options, and Mateta's physical presence and aerial threat could be exactly what Forest need to solidify their position in the table.

What makes this particularly interesting is that Aston Villa were also linked with Mateta recently, so we could be looking at a proper bidding war. The French striker has been in impressive form for Palace, and losing him mid-season would be a significant blow to Oliver Glasner's plans.

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, per BBC Sport. Even with arguably the best squad depth in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola is reportedly eyeing the England international right-back.

The timing is intriguing - earlier reports suggested Alexander-Arnold wouldn't be joining Real Madrid, so perhaps City sense an opportunity to pounce. A move from Liverpool to their rivals would be one of the most controversial transfers in Premier League history, and you'd imagine Arne Slot will be doing everything possible to prevent it.

Tottenham could pay just £5 million for Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, according to BBC Sport. That's an absolute bargain for a player with Robertson's experience and delivery from wide areas. At 31 years old, he'd bring crucial leadership to Spurs' backline, though Thomas Frank would need to move quickly to seal this deal.

Adding to Liverpool's defensive uncertainty, Ibrahima Konate's contract situation reportedly isn't settled yet, according to BBC Sport. The French centre-back has been crucial when fit, and Liverpool will desperately want to tie him down long-term given the potential departures elsewhere in their backline.

Mohamed Salah remains a prime target for the Saudi Pro League, BBC Sport reports. The Egyptian king has been Liverpool's talisman for years, consistently delivering goals and assists at an elite level. While the Saudi clubs have seemingly endless resources, Liverpool fans will be hoping Arne Slot can convince him to extend his Anfield career beyond this season.

Chelsea are open to selling Enzo Fernandez, BBC Sport reports. It's remarkable that a player who cost over £100 million just a couple of years ago might already be heading for the exit under Liam Rosenior. Chelsea's transfer strategy remains as unpredictable as ever.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have also made a move for young talent Jacquet, according to BBC Sport. The club's commitment to stockpiling promising youngsters continues unabated as they build for the future while simultaneously clearing out recent expensive signings.

Crystal Palace are facing a potential exodus. Beyond the Mateta situation, Marc Guehi is attracting serious interest from multiple top clubs:

To add to Palace's worries, Real Madrid have joined the race for midfielder Adam Wharton, BBC Sport reports. The young Englishman has been turning heads with his mature performances, and when Real Madrid start circling, you know you've got something special on your hands.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner is reportedly on Manchester United's radar, per BBC Sport. With Michael Carrick currently serving as interim manager, United are exploring their options, and Glasner's impressive work at Palace has caught their attention.

Aston Villa are making moves on multiple fronts:

Villa's recruitment has been excellent recently under Emery, and these moves suggest they're serious about building a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.

Atletico Madrid want Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, according to BBC Sport. Rob Edwards will be desperate to keep hold of the Brazilian, who's been one of Wolves' standout performers this season and exactly the sort of player you don't want to lose mid-campaign when battling in the lower half of the table.

Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle's Tino Livramento, BBC Sport reports. The young right-back has been excellent for Eddie Howe's side, and Arsenal's interest suggests they're thinking about long-term succession planning in that position.

Mikel Arteta is also in the race to sign Marc Guehi, so Arsenal clearly have multiple defensive targets lined up as they look to strengthen their backline for a sustained title challenge.

Everton are eyeing Arsenal's Ben White, according to BBC Sport. David Moyes would love to add White's quality and versatility to his backline, though prising him away from Mikel Arteta seems highly unlikely given his importance to Arsenal's system.

Bournemouth are keen on Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, according to BBC Sport. The teenage midfielder is highly rated at the Emirates, and a loan move to Andoni Iraola's exciting, progressive Bournemouth side could be perfect for his development and Premier League education.

Beyond their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marc Guehi, Manchester City have also made a move for Anderson, per BBC Sport. Details remain scarce on this particular target, but Pep Guardiola is clearly planning ahead and reinforcing multiple areas of his squad.

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That's your complete transfer briefing for today. The January window is delivering plenty of drama, and we'll keep you updated on all the latest developments as clubs battle to strengthen their squads for the run-in.

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