Football gossip: Matita, Guisande, Abraham, Ugarte, Martinez, Sensi, Bailly, Parrott, Isidore

Aston Villa Explore the movements of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tammy Abraham, Manchester United He rejected Manuel Ugarte’s Ajax approach Bournemouth The fight to keep Marcus Sensei.

Aston Villa They have expressed interest in signing the 28-year-old Crystal Palace and French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles exploring a move for Ivory Coast international Ivan Guisand, 24. (Sports – subscription required), external

villa It is also intensifying its efforts to sign Rome Striker Tammy Abraham, currently on loan to the club Besiktasas club officials watched the 28-year-old England international play in Istanbul on Monday. (Sky Sports), external

Ajax They asked about signing Manuel Ugarte, 24, on loan as they searched for a defensive midfielder, but Manchester United They are not looking to get out of the Uruguay international. (Sports – subscription required), external

Borussia Dortmund Coach Niko Kovac has emerged as a new name Manchester United‘s The shortlist will be their next coach but England coach Thomas Tuchel and Marseille Roberto De Zerbe remains their top two goals. (mirror), external

Inter Milan They explore step to Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, but the Argentina international will have to accept a pay cut to sign next summer. (Sky Sports), external

Bournemouth It plans to resist any offers to buy Marcos Senesi, 28, this month ChelseaJuventus and Barcelona Among the clubs that have selected the Argentine centre-back as a potential target. (talk sport), external

Leon Bailey’s loan period Rome He was cut short with the return of the 28-year-old Jamaican winger Aston Villa. (Sky Sports – in Italian), external

Fulham They fight Wolfsburg and Real Betis In the race to sign Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, 23, from Alkmaar In the summer. (independent), external

City of Coventry Manager Frank Lampard is likely to be a strong contender to replace Oliver Glasner Crystal Palace The manager with the club is also interested Getafe Jose Bordalas W Rayo Vallecano Inigo Perez. (talk sport), external

Sunderland They have no intention of selling DR Congo midfielder Noah Siddiqui, 21, to Manchester United But they are willing to listen to offers for fringe players such as England goalkeeper Anthony Paterson, 25, and former England Under-20 midfielder Dan Neil, 24., external

Everton I inquired about availability Sunderland‘s 25-year-old French striker Wilson Isidore is looking to strengthen his attack. (mirror), external

Sheffield Wednesday 17-year-old England defender Yessa Alao is closing in on a January move to the Premier League giants Chelsea. (Sheffield Star), external