Transfer Updates: Dunk Palmer Sterling Onana Ward-Prowse Others

Brighton have rejected a transfer approach from Nottingham Forest for club captain Lewis Dunk, according to Sky Sports whose reports claimed the Seagulls have no intention of selling the 34-year-old England defender.

At Chelsea, Cole Palmer has been declared off limits. Sky Sports says the Blues consider the 23-year-old playmaker “untouchable” despite links with Manchester United, viewing the England international, who is under contract until 2033, as central to the club’s long-term plans.

However, Raheem Sterling looks set to depart Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes. Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea and the 31-year-old forward are in discussions over facilitating an exit.

West Ham are exploring loan moves to strengthen their squad. The Guardian reports the Hammers are interested in Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, though any deal would require Brazilian defender Igor Julio to return to Brighton to help balance the books.

The future of Andre Onana is also under discussion. The Daily Mail claims representatives of the Manchester United goalkeeper, currently on loan at Trabzonspor, have held talks about a possible return to former club, Inter Milan, in the summer.

Wolves are active in the transfer market and are in talks to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes on loan from Marseille, according to Talksport.

The Midlands club are also tracking Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko. Football Insider reports Coventry City and Middlesbrough are among the Championship sides interested in the 26-year-old Mali international.

Burnley are pushing to reinforce their midfield, with the Telegraph reporting talks are underway with West Ham over a loan deal for James Ward-Prowse.

Sunderland have sought to calm transfer speculation surrounding Eliezer Mayenda. The I paper reports that the Championship club have played down suggestions that the 20-year-old Spanish forward could be allowed to join Paris FC.

Derby County are eyeing attacking reinforcements, with Mike McGrath of the Telegraph reporting the Rams are keen on Ipswich Town forward Sammie Szmodics, who has found opportunities limited this season.

In Ireland, Bristol City have submitted a £400,000 bid to Bray Wanderers for teenage duo Billy O’Neill and Reece Knight. The Irish Examiner reports the 17-year-old attacker has registered 23 goal contributions in 42 games, while Knight is the younger brother of Robins captain Jason Knight.

Celtic are preparing to battle Norwich City for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh. Sky Sports reports the 25-year-old could be available after Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Sheffield Wednesday are keen on a loan move for Manchester City defender Stephen Mfuni. The Sheffield Star says the 17-year-old, who recently made his senior debut, is attracting interest.