Liverpool are not willing to sanction exits of first team players despite Inter Milan's interest in Curtis Jones

The transfer window is open and here are all the developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones – including the latest in West Ham’s search for a centre back and Everton’s interest in a Chelsea winger.

Liverpool’s stance on Curtis Jones amid Inter interest

Inter Milan would like to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones but, with their squad stretched, it is not in the Anfield club’s interests to let any first team players leave this window.

Liverpool are not willing to sanction exits of first team players despite Inter Milan's interest in Curtis Jones

Liverpool are not willing to sanction exits of first team players despite Inter Milan’s interest in Curtis Jones

Man City goalkeeper emerges as Forest target

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has emerged as a new target for Nottingham Forest.

After struggling to make headway on Jose Sa from Wolves, Sean Dyche’s side enquired about City’s England international James Trafford but the 23-year-old preferred to stay as back-up to Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Forest have now turned to Ortega, though the German does have other options.

Forest have also made a loan offer to Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The deal would include an option to buy.

Oleksandr Zinchenko underwent a medical at Ajax on Friday ahead of sealing his £1.2m move from Arsenal to Ajax.

Nottingham Forest are interested in a move for Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega

Nottingham Forest are interested in a move for Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega

West Ham eye loan for Southampton centre back

West Ham have asked Southampton about signing their England international Taylor Harwood-Bellis on loan in their quest to sign a centre-back. 

The Hammers have been discussing a deal for Axel Disasi but Chelsea are still trying for a sale rather than loan.

Jacquet keen to join Chelsea

Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, 20, is keen to join Chelsea if they can agree a fee with talks this weekend.

Chelsea had discussed bringing back Mamadou Sarr from his loan at Strasbourg but it hinges on where Aaron Anselmino goes next.

Paqueta’s £36.5m West Ham exit confirmed 

Flamengo have announced the signing of Lucas Paqueta from West Ham for £36.5m. 

Paqueta has signed a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2030.

Bobb claims Fulham move an ‘easy decision’ 

Fulham have completed the £27million signing of attacking midfielder Oscar Bobb from Manchester City. 

The Norway international has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and said: ‘I spoke to Sander [Berge], my good friend, and I spoke to the manager, and he explained what the system’s like, and how the lads are, and how the club is.

‘He seemed lovely, so it was an easy decision basically. I’m very excited.’

Oscar Bobb has insisted moving from Manchester City to Fulham was an 'easy decision'

Oscar Bobb has insisted moving from Manchester City to Fulham was an ‘easy decision’

Toffees interested in Chelsea winger 

Everton are among the clubs showing interest in Chelsea winger Tyrique George.

Forest have been looking at Dwight McNeil of Everton who are willing to let full-back Adam Aznou leave on loan.

Leeds rebuff Perri approach

Leeds United have rejected an approach from Besiktas for goalkeeper Lucas Perri.

Wolves keen on Adams move

Wolves are working to bring Scotland striker Che Adams back to the Premier League from Torino.

Burnley defender attracts Bundesliga interest

Werder Bremen have approached Burnley over a deal for defender Hjalmar Ekdal who was also the subject of an enquiry from Nice.

Millwall close on loan deal for Brighton winger 

Brighton winger Tommy Watson is in talks to join promotion-chasing Millwall on loan.

A number of other clubs have shown an interest in the England U21 international who was one of the stand-out performers in the Championship for Sunderland last season.

Hull sign Liverpool and Man United youngsters 

Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas and Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer have signed for Hull City on loan.

Championship duo eye Villa’s Europa League matchwinner

West Brom want Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba for the season but face competition from Leicester.

Hoffenheim have enquired about a loan for Aston Villa’s Rory Ferguson. 

West Brom and Leicester want to sign Aston Villa's Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan

West Brom and Leicester want to sign Aston Villa’s Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan

Norwich switch striker targets

Norwich City are targeting Randers striker Mohamed Toure. 

The Australian, 21, is considered more viable than Bodo/Glimt’s Kasper Hogh who continues to impress in the Champions League.

Rangers after Saints forward 

Rangers are keen on Southampton striker Cameron Archer.

Sissoko nearing Watford exit 

Watford midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 36, is in talks to join Rafa Benitez at Panathinaikos. 

Al Ula are signing Watford’s Pierre Dwomoh. 

Watford have signed left-back Stephen Mfuni from Manchester City on loan.

Spurs striker heads to Scotland 

Hibernian have signed Dane Scarlett on loan from Tottenham.

Wrexham forward heading for Bolton 

Bolton are in talks to sign Wrexham striker Ryan Hardie.

To catch up on all the moves and stories so far this week, go to: 

FRIDAY: Liverpool’s Curtis Jones wanted by Serie A giants

THURSDAY: Palace agree loan for Aston Villa’s Guessand

WEDNESDAY: Latest on free agent Jesse Lingard

TUESDAY: Tammy Abraham seals Aston Villa move

MONDAY: West Ham agree Flamengo’s £36m deal for Lucas Paqueta

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