Football gossip: Cunha, Garnacho, Kerkez, Ait-Nouri, Mitchell, Antony, Dibling, Rashford

Nottingham Forest have identified Wolves and Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha as their top target for the January transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squad in pursuit of Champions League qualification. Simultaneously, Arsenal have also shown strong interest in the 25-year-old Cunha, likewise hoping to sign him in January.

Chelsea Football Club plans to engage in further negotiations with Manchester United regarding the transfer of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old is reportedly valued at around £50 million. On another front, Manchester United are actively seeking a left-back, having inquired about Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, Wolves’ Rayan Aït-Nouri, and Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell, while manager Ruben Amorim has prioritized signing a left-back.

West Ham United are looking to support their new manager, Graham Potter, by bringing in a new center-back and center-forward before the transfer deadline on February 3rd. Chelsea, on the other hand, have indicated they will not easily let French forward Christopher Nkunku leave for Bayern Munich unless they receive at least £70 million. Additionally, Manchester United's Brazilian winger Antony is close to joining Real Betis on loan.

Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are currently the most likely clubs to sign Southampton's 18-year-old English midfielder Tyler Dibling. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are both actively vying for the signature of Chelsea and Portuguese defender Renato Veiga, with the 21-year-old available on loan or a permanent transfer. Marseille is the latest club to express interest in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, but Rashford's preferred destination is Barcelona, who have freed up funds to sign the England international. Monaco are also interested in Rashford and have the capacity to cover his £315,000-a-week wages during a loan spell.

Fulham have inquired about AC Milan's Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, who would be available for transfer if the Italian club signs Manchester City's English full-back Kyle Walker. Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with La Liga club Real Valladolid to sign 18-year-old Sierra Leonean center-back Juma Ba. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has stated he has rejected an invitation from a Russian club to return to playing. Derby County have turned down a bid from Brighton for former Republic of Ireland U21 center-back Eiran Cashin. After a £10 million bid was rejected, Celtic are unlikely to match Aston Villa's asking price for English forward Louie Barry.