What the papers say
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush is shaping up to be a hot commodity in European football, with The Mirror reporting that Manchester United, Tottenham, Paris St Germain and Barcelona are all sending scouts to watch the 25-year-old in action for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Liverpool and Nottingham Forrest also count themselves among the young gun’s admirers.
![Eintracht Frankfurt v Aberdeen – UEFA Europa Conference League – Group G – Deutsche Bank Park](http://footballmad.co.uk/content/images/2024/12/Football-rumours-Premier-League-clubs-keeping-tabs-on-Omar-Marmoush-2.webp?w=640)
Manchester City are tracking Sierra Leone centre-back Juma Bah, according to The Sun. Scouts are keeping an eye on the teenage defender and are weighing up making a move in the January transfer window. The young talent has made a big splash in his debut LaLiga season, also attracting the attention of Newcastle, Everton and Crystal Palace. He joined Valladolid on loan from AIK Freetong this year.
![Swindon Town v Port Vale – Sky Bet League Two – Play Off – Semi Final – First Leg – County Ground](http://footballmad.co.uk/content/images/2024/12/Football-rumours-Premier-League-clubs-keeping-tabs-on-Omar-Marmoush-1.webp?w=640)
Aston Villa may recall Louie Barry from his loan at Stockport to send him to a Sky Bet Championship club, The Star reports. Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesborough are reportedly top contenders to sign the 21-year-old.
Social media round-up
🚨⚫️🟡 Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham are all interested in Dortmund’s new superstar Jamie #Gittens and are closely monitoring his situation! #LFC
The 20-year-old winger has a contract until 2028 and scored another stunning goal against FC Bayern yesterday.
At the… pic.twitter.com/RxBnk0tcGU
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 1, 2024
⚪️✅ Jude Bellingham will be fit and ready to face Athletic next week, after tests with Real Madrid staff tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZbasdHb2yy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 1, 2024
Players to watch
Mohamed Salah: Paris St Germain are in talks with the Liverpool star over the possibility of a free transfer when the 32-year-old’s contract runs out at the end of the season, according to L’Equipe.
![Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – St Mary’s Stadium](http://footballmad.co.uk/content/images/2024/12/Football-rumours-Premier-League-clubs-keeping-tabs-on-Omar-Marmoush-3.webp?w=640)
Kieran Trippier: Newcastle are reportedly willing to part ways with the 34-year-old former England right-back during the January transfer window, Football Insider reports.