Transfer gossip: Manchester United reportedly eye Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez
English media report that Manchester United are interested in Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are said to like United defender Lisandro Martinez. These are largely unconfirmed transfer-market rumours.
A round-up of football transfer reports linking clubs in England, Spain and Italy suggests several European sides are preparing for the next transfer window. The information comes from various media outlets, and none of the deals has been confirmed.
Manchester United's interests
Premier League club Manchester United are interested in Barcelona's 23-year-old Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez, according to the Mail, as they look to strengthen their attack in January. The Times reports that the club will target a new left-back and a striker in the January transfer window. Teamtalk says United's interest is also growing in Fulham's 26-year-old Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey.
Meanwhile, AS reports that United defender Lisandro Martinez, a 28-year-old Argentina international, is set to leave at the end of the season. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are both keen on him.
Other possible deals
Football Insider says Arsenal have no worries about paying a big fee for Club Brugge's 22-year-old German striker Nicolo Tresoldi, rated at £42m, whose value is expected to rise next summer.
Talksport reports that several Premier League sides are monitoring Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah, a 26-year-old Ghanaian, with Everton leading the race.
Mundo Deportivo writes that Barcelona could move for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, a 27-year-old Italy international, in January after missing out on him this summer.
Football Insider also says Leeds are interested in Maccabi Tel Aviv's 24-year-old Malian midfielder Issouf Sissokho. Teamtalk reports that Crystal Palace will face strong competition from Italian clubs for Lecce's 21-year-old Portuguese defender Tiago Gabriel.
Finally, Gazzetta reports that Nottingham Forest's 23-year-old English winger Omari Hutchinson, currently on loan at AC Milan, will return to Forest next summer, with the Serie A club set to target Real Madrid's 20-year-old Brazil forward Endrick instead.
