Newcastle explore bringing Anderson back - Thursday's gossip

Newcastle United explore bringing Elliot Anderson back to club, Bayern Munich chief says no release clause in Michael Olise contract and Harry Maguire yet to be offered new deal by Manchester United.

Newcastle United have explored the possibility of bringing England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 22, back to the club, having sold him to Nottingham Forest in 2024. (i Paper - subscription required)

Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl says 23-year-old France winger Michael Olise, who has been linked with a number of clubs, does not have a release clause in his contract, which runs until June 2029. (Talksport)

Manchester United are still interested in 24-year-old Germany defensive midfielder Angelo Stiller, but Stuttgart's asking price for the 24-year-old is expected to be more than €50m (£43.5m). (Sky Sports Germany)

Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is also a target for Manchester United, who view the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for fellow England international Kobbie Mainoo, 20. (Football Insider)

England centre-back Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United for free when his contract comes to an end next summer as the Old Trafford club have yet to offer the 32-year-old a new deal. (Mail - subscription required)

Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among the clubs keen on 21-year-old Porto and Spain striker Samuel Omorodion, who has previously been close to joining Chelsea and had talks with Nottingham Forest. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

England defender Fikayo Tomori is in talks with AC Milan over a new contract, with the 27-year-old having said he does not want to leave the Serie A side. (Fabrizio Romano)

France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, is thought to want to leave Crystal Palace, with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham possible destinations. (Caught Offside)

West Ham are keen on 24-year-old Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee and could try to sign him on loan from Manchester United in January. (i Paper)

Borussia Dortmund could send 20-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who they signed from Sunderland last summer, out on loan in January. (Football Insider)

English attacking midfielder Samuel Alker, 16, has yet to agree to signing a professional deal with Leeds United when he turns 17 in March and is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. (Mail)