Man City eye Sunderland keeper - Monday's EFL gossip
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Windass targeted by Pele's old club, teenage Sunderland keeper attracting interest from Man City, Derby eye Louie Barry loan.
Derby are hoping to beat Sheffield United and Leeds to the punch and complete a loan deal for Louie Barry, who has been recalled by Aston Villa after scoring 16 goals on loan at Stockport in League One this season. (Yorkshire Post), external
Brazilian club Santos have submitted a bid to sign Josh Windass, 30, from Sheffield Wednesday. (TalkSport, external)
Swansea are among a number of European clubs eyeing a move for 20-year-old Saudi Arabian midfielder Abdulmalik al-Jaber, who plays for Bosnian side Zeljeznicar. (TeamTalk, external)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is keen on Sunderland's 18-year-old goalkeeper Matty Young, who has kept six straight clean sheets to help loan club Salford climb the League Two table. (The Sun, external)
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has enquired about Roma's out-of-favour midfielder Enzo Le Fee, whom he formerly managed at Lorient. (Matteo Moretto, external)
Leeds are keeping tabs on Coventry midfielder Ben Sheaf, with the former Arsenal youngster expected to cost around £8m. (Leeds United News, external)
Whites forward Joe Gelhardt is expected to leave on loan this month, after struggling for minutes this season, with QPR, Derby, Coventry, Plymouth and Portsmouth reportedly interested, though the 22-year-old could also have options overseas. (Darren Witcoop, external)
Under-fire United keeper Illan Meslier might be allowed to leave Elland Road this month, if the club receive an acceptable offer for the 24-year-old. (Daily Mail), external
Leeds are also reportedly interested in a move for Hoffenheim striker Mergim Berisha, a 26-year-old who has scored once in 17 appearances this season. (Football League World, external)
Birmingham could be in for a cash-boost if former star Jobe Bellingham is sold by Sunderland this month. The England Under-21 midfielder has attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle and Crystal Palace, with the Blues said to hold a 15% sell-on fee. (Birmingham Live, external)
Blues are set to complete the signing of defender Phil Neumann from Hannover 96 after reportedly agreeing a £3.3m fee with the German Bundesliga 2 club. (Birmingham World, external)