TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd want Mateta as Crystal Palace agree £33m deal

Manchester United are lining up a renewed move for Jean-Philippe Mateta as Crystal Palace strike a £33m deal and major changes loom elsewhere.

Man Utd renew interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta

Manchester United are ready to reignite their pursuit of Crystal Palace attacker Jean-Philippe Mateta in January after tracking the France international during the summer.

The Red Devils’ desire to strengthen their attacking options is clear, although there are several other areas of Ruben Amorim’s squad that are also under review.

Sky Sports has confirmed that United remain keen on Mateta after missing out on Antoine Semenyo, with the 28-year-old potentially arriving to facilitate Joshua Zirkzee’s departure to Roma.

The same report adds that Amorim’s side are also targeting Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet.

Crystal Palace agree £33m deal for Brennan Johnson

Crystal Palace have struck an agreement with Tottenham to sign Brennan Johnson from their London rivals.

A deal worth £33.5m has been agreed between the clubs, with Fabrizio Romano indicating that the transfer is close to completion.

“Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, here we go! Deal agreed also on player side with personal terms in place,” Romano reported on X.

Liam Rosenior set to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior is set to take over from Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager, FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed.

Maresca’s departure from Stamford Bridge was confirmed on New Year’s Day following a behind-the-scenes fallout.

Former Hull City boss Rosenior is now poised to step in, although the role could initially be on an interim basis until the summer.

Liverpool close in on surprise Joel Ordonez signing

Liverpool are “close” to completing a surprise January move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez, according to Bolavip.

The Ecuador international has long been viewed as a target for Chelsea and is admired by Moises Caicedo, but it now appears the Anfield club have moved ahead of their rivals.

The Reds are seeking defensive reinforcements following an injury to Giovanni Leoni and the potential summer departure of Ibrahima Konate, while a deal for Marc Guehi is now considered unlikely.

Transfer rumour round-up

Manchester United have seen a bid for an RB Leipzig player Yan Dioamnde rejected, with the proposal dismissed as “laughable”.

Enzo Maresca is already in talks with Manchester City over succeeding Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool are exploring the possibility of signing Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid. (TeamTalk)

Mohamed Salah has emerged as a surprise target for Roma, with the Giallorossi considering a summer move. (La Repubblica)

Barcelona are in talks with Atletico Madrid attacker Julian Alvarez. (Sport)

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan remains of interest to Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus as he enters the final six months of his contract. (Calciomercato)

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri is on the radar of Bournemouth. (Daily Mail)

West Ham remain in talks to sign Fulham winger Adama Traore, while Luis Guillerme is set to join Sporting in a €20m deal. (Sky Sports)

Everton are exploring a move for Watford midfielder Imran Louza. (TeamTalk)