David Moyes is a keen admirer of massive centre-forwards, so it should not come as a surprise that Everton want to bring in all 6ft 2in of Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. An initial loan offer, with a £20m option, is on the table for the Moroccan, leaving a decision to made in Istanbul. There is a chance Callum Wilson could swap West Ham for Merseyside to join up with Moyes, too.
Nottingham Forest are also interested in En-Nesyri but their main striking target is Olympiakos’ veteran forward, Mehdi Taremi. Sean Dyche was hoping for a quiet month but needs must and that could include sending Oleksandr Zinchenko back to Arsenal after a very forgettable loan spell at the City Ground.
All that lovely cash made from selling Conor Gallagher to Tottenham needs to be put to use by Atlético Madrid. It’s a good job they already have a cunning plan to spend it on Wolves maestro João Gomes. With the club staring at relegation, this could be a fine chance to make some cash on the the Brazil international, who also has interest from Napoli. Another potential Molineux departure is Marshall Munetsi, closing in on a loan to Paris FC.
Crystal Palace’s January squad-bolstering could begin with a teenage arrival. The Angers forward Sidiki Cherif is currently in talks with the Eagles over a move to the Premier League. The 19-year-old, who can play across the front line, has impressed in Ligue 1, scoring four goals in 17 appearances to attract the interest of Oliver Glasner.
There is nothing that cannot be solved at Tottenham by signing a 19-year-old left-back. Santos defender Souza has been courted for a while and is set to undergo a medical before completing a move to north London.
Dan Neil is heading out of boyhood club Sunderland. The midfielder has barely had a kick since promotion to the top flight, leaving him with a desire to try something new at FC Köln. The Bundesliga is calling for Neil, who has also turned heads at West Ham and Rangers without either club making a concrete offer.
Jeremy Sarmiento has not pulled up any trees alongside Jamie Vardy at Cremonese but that has not stopped Middlesbrough wanting to acquire his services. Brighton are set to recall the Ecuadorian international but he will not be unpacking his bags before heading to the Riverside.
After four loans away from Chelsea, David Datro Fofana might finally be able to call somewhere home. Currently knocking them in for Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük, Fofana is wanted by Derby but Celtic and Royal Antwerp could consider rivalling the Championship club for his signature.
And the former Rams midfielder Tom Lawrence could be primed for a return to England. Having impressed for Perth Glory in Australia, now Norwich, Blackburn and Charlton have taken a liking to the Wales international. He is only contracted for a further five months, so there could be a cheap deal to be done.
