The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and rumors floating around. Transfer Talk brings you the latest news on rumours, comings and goings and of course, closed deals!
TOP STORY: Forest aim to replace USMNT's Turner in January transfer window
Nottingham Forest are hoping to sign a goalkeeper in the final days of the January transfer window, which could allow them to replace the US men's national team's No.1. Matt Turneraccording Fabrizio Romano.
Forest are already working on a deal for RB Leipzig goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi and there have already been contacts between Premier League and Bundesliga clubs regarding the 33-year-old Hungarian international.
However, a transfer could be difficult for Forest as Leipzig reportedly do not want their backup goalkeeper to leave.
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Gulacsi has been at Leipzig since arriving from RB Salzburg in the summer of 2015, but has made just three appearances this season (none of them in the Bundesliga) after losing his starting job to Janis Blaswich.
Now everything indicates that, under Nuno Espirito Santo, Turner, 29, could suffer the same fate by losing his starting job due to Forest's search for a new goalkeeper. This comes amid questions about the USMNT goaltender's capabilities at the net, with a specific topic of discussion being Turner's use of his feet.
When Steve Cooper was still in charge at the City Ground, there was a period of five Premier League games in which Turner was benched in favor of Odysseas Vlachodimos. Turner has played every minute in the league since the new coach's arrival.
PAPER GOSSIP
– The loan from Atlético de Madrid to the Juventus striker Moise Kean is being slowed down by the wait for Ángel Correa's departure, according to Calciomercato. The 28-year-old striker has received an offer from Saudi club Al Ittihad but a conclusion has yet to be reached, leaving Kean, 23, waiting for his signing to close.
– Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in the KRC Genk attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, according to Football Transfers. Both Premier League giants have been scouting the 19-year-old and believe he can become a key player for them in the future.
– Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee is AC Milan's priority for the summer transfer market, as reported by Calciomercato, with the Serie A club hoping to sign a young striker. Bayern Munich have the option of re-signing the 22-year-old for €40 million due to a clause, but are unlikely to do so as they already have Harry Kane and Mathys Tel in their attack.
– Brighton & Hove Albion are in talks with Leicester City over a move for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to The Athletic. The 25-year-old midfielder has been key for the Foxes as they aim to return to the Premier League, but talks continue despite his demands of £30m being more than the Seagulls want to offer. There is also interest from Brentford, Arsenal and Fulham.
– VfB Stuttgart keep an eye on the Porto midfielder Marko Grujic, reports Sky Sports Deutschland, and the Serbian international is looking for more playing time to fulfill his ambitions of playing in the European Championship this summer. The same media claims that the Bundesliga club has already secured the signing of the Freiburg midfielder. Yannik Keitelwhich could contribute to Grujic's salary becoming a sticking point.
