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

With less than a month until the January transfer window opens, goalkeepers are dominating the latest round of transfer rumours.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are both monitoring Mike Maignan’s future at AC Milan, after negotiations over a new contract stalled. 

Meanwhile, Newcastle will be in the market for a new goalkeeper as Nick Pope’s shoulder injury has deprived Eddie Howe of his first-choice shot-stopper for months.

Mail Sport exclusively reported on Monday that David de Gea was among the candidates to replace Pope at St James’ Park, with Aaron Ramsdale also linked with a switch to Tyneside since.

The Magpies are also stepping up their interest in Kalvin Phillips, with the England international seemingly certain to leave the Etihad in January. 

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping tabs 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 deal have stalled. (Footmercato – in French)

Aaron Ramsdale would consider a move to Newcastle to replace the injured Nick Pope, but Arsenal‘s £50million valuation of 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 he left Crystal Palace for the Ligue 1 club for £1m. The Ireland Under-21 international has started the last seven league games for Lyon, scoring three goals. (Footmercato – in French)

Newcastle are hoping to beat Juventus in the race to sign Kalvin Phillips as they look to bolster their midfield options in January. The England international has played just eight games 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 beyond the January transfer window and fight for his place at Old Trafford, despite falling down the pecking order this season. (MEN) 

Donyell Malen is considering leaving Borussia Dortmund in January or at the end of the season after growing unhappy at the Bundesliga club. The winger is high on the list of Jurgen Klopp’s targets and has been monitored by a number of Premier League clubs. Dortmund would be prepared to let Malen leave for bids north of £30m. (Florian Plettenberg)

Jean Philippe-Mateta is looking to leave Crystal Palace in January and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in bringing the 26-year-old to the Bundesliga. (The Athletic) 

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 established himself as a key figure for Les Dogues this season, playing 13 games at centre-back and scoring twice. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are all said to be interested in the teenager. (TeamTalk) 

Several Premier League clubs are interested in Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, who is under contract until 2027. The 18-year-old joined the Bundesliga giants for £17m from Rennes last season and has scored six goals in 18 appearances in all competitions this term. (Bild – in German)

Chelsea are among the clubs looking to step up their interest in Copenhagen starlet Roony Bardghji. The 18-year-old, who scored the winner as the Danish side beat 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 looking to sign Derby County defender Eiran Cashin. The 22-year-old has been ever-present for the Rams this season. (TeamTalk)