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Chelsea join race for McAtee
James McAtee could be on the move in January, with Chelsea just one of the Premier League sides interested in the player.
Leeds, Bournemouth, Fulham, Sunderland and a host of European sides are also linked with the player.
“The England U21 captain joined Forest in the summer from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £30 million.
“Bournemouth, wary of losing Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City next month with formal approaches expected imminently, hold an interest in taking McAtee on loan with Fulham and Sunderland also looking at that possibility.
“And abroad, Bundesliga sides Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt have maintained a watching brief while Porto and PSV Eindhoven are also among McAtee’s admirers.”
Zirkzee wants Roma move
The Manchester Evening News reports that Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is keen to move to Roma.
Reports in Italy suggest the Dutchman would cost about £35m, with an initial loan spell lined up.
“The publication claims that the Dutch forward has gone as far as “promising” himself to Roma by saying ‘yes’ to a move when the window opens, as it looks increasingly likely that he will make a grand return to Serie A in mid-January, when Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui return from AFCON.
“A loan deal with an obligation to buy looks the most likely scenario for Zirkzee come January, should Roma be happy to agree to a fee of around £35 million to take the forward on permanently come season’s end. With United seemingly looking to strengthen their engine room next month, it will be interesting to see which names crop up as a potential replacement for Zirkzee.”
United target Garner return
Manchester United have been linked with a move for their former midfielder, Everton’s James Garner.
Garner has six months left on his current deal, and United could sign him in January ahead of a more expensive midfielder in the summer.
“Garner’s name is rising up United’s wish list as they look at potentially adding a midfielder next month.
“Garner has just six months remaining on his Toffees contract and is viewed by The Red Devils as an affordable addition to go alongside more significant spending next summer.”
Moyes wants new Mykolenko deal
David Moyes hopes to tie down left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko to a new contract as his current deal approaches its end.
The Ukraine international will be able to negotiate a free transfer exit ahead of the summer when the new year begins.
“The 26-year-old, who has made 138 appearances for Everton, scoring four goals, including 16 outings this term, is their only current available option at left-back with first team experience given that summer recruit Adam Aznou is yet to feature in the senior side.
“While the future of James Garner – whose current deal also expires at the end of this season – has been the source of much attention in recent weeks, Mykolenko’s position has gone somewhat under the radar, although Moyes insists that negotiations over a new contract are progressing.”
