Aston Villa against Forest: Top-Flight Match Preview
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- By Ariel Wheeler
- 19 Jul 2026
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is now a key objective for Inter Milan, while Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a undisclosed buyout clause, and the Blues are keen on young Portuguese prospect Cardoso Varela.
Serie A contenders Inter Milan have joined the hunt to sign the services of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but Liverpool continue to be the frontrunners to land the 25-year-old England star.
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo does have a buyout clause in his contract, but the club are keeping it under wraps as they aim to keep the 25-year Ghanaian international, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Chelsea and Barcelona are each watching Dinamo Zagreb's 16-year-old Portugal forward Cardoso Varela, bringing to the recruitment speculation surrounding the young talent.
Brighton have no intention to sell Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba in January, despite the 21-year-old drawing attention from Manchester United during the previous window.
Manchester United have placed Crystal Palace and English player Adam Wharton, 21, above Baleba on their shortlist of recruitment objectives.
Manchester United are evaluating extending Brazil star Casemiro's contract beyond this season, however provided the 33-year agrees to a wage reduction.
Attention in Casemiro has emerged from Brazilian clubs and Saudi Arabia, yet Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim may make a case for the ex- Real Madrid star to stay.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33-year-old, has emphasised that he does not intend to depart the team, even with interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz is desired by Barcelona, yet the club will not allow the 29-year-old Colombia player depart in January.
Ex- Tottenham football officer Scott Munn's decision to join Italian club Parma rather than Nottingham Forest is a additional sign that boss Ange Postecoglou is on uncertain ground at the club.
New Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will lead an review into the contract situation of the team's top stars, as the team aim to prevent a recurrence of the player saga that saw Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 26-year-old, join Liverpool.
Chelsea are not worried over the long-term of Ecuador talent Moises Caicedo, 23, after the public dismissal of his representative.
The midfielder is set to be rewarded with a new contract by Chelsea to ward off attention from Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund are keen on Barcelona's 17-year Spain youngster Guille Fernandez, who has yet to make a first-team appearance with the Catalan club.
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