Palace open Wharton contract talks – Monday’s gossip

Crystal Palace open contract talks with Adam Wharton, Tottenham are keen on Real Madrid forward Rodrygo and Manchester United want midfield signings in January.

Crystal Palace are in talks with England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, over a new contract after his impressive start to the season. (Give Me Sport)

Tottenham remain interested in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 24, and would be prepared to pay the Spanish club’s asking price of £70m for the Brazil international. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Manchester United want to sign a central midfielder in January, with Atletico Madrid’s former Chelsea player Conor Gallagher, 25, and Germany international Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart, 24, top of their list. (Give Me Sport)

United are also keen on Valencia’s Javi Guerra, with Atletico and AC Milan also watching the 22-year-old. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

United are unable to recall 22-year-old Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from his loan spell with Napoli in January. (Star)

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay wants Napoli to sign his former Manchester United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo, 20, who is out of favour at Old Trafford. (Sun)

Wolves will back prospective new manager Rob Edwards in the transfer market in January, with an ambition to sign young, domestic-based players. (NBC)

West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug, 32, is a January target for Italian club AC Milan, with the Hammers considering letting the Germany forward leave on loan. (Tuttomercatoweb – in Italian)