Transfer gossip round-up: Napoli interested in Woltemade loan - Sunday's gossip

The BBC gossip feed has left us with a packed transfer docket, and Sunderland’s name pops up more than once as the club chases loan deals and outright signings.

Sunderland are reportedly eyeing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish on loan, with Football Insider saying the north‑east side are confident of sealing the 30‑year‑old Englishman. The same outlet, alongside the Sun, also lists a Levante striker as a target – Karl Etta Eyong, 22, who supposedly carries a £26m release clause, according to the Sun’s report. Adding to the mix, Teamtalk claims Sunderland are close to agreeing a fee for Marseille winger Igor Paixao, 26, though the French side is said to be fighting to keep the Brazilian.

Across the continent, Italian interest is circling Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade, 24, with Sky Sports reporting that multiple Serie A clubs are watching the striker and Napoli are the most serious about a loan move. Meanwhile, Fiorentina have reportedly reached out to Leeds United about their 22‑year‑old Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto, as Athletic notes in its coverage.

Further afield, Arsenal are said to be exploring a move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez‑Pardo, 21, with Caught Offside noting the Belgium international’s £60m valuation. In England, Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr, 28, is reportedly keen on a switch to Liverpool, with the Sun reporting ongoing talks between the clubs over the Senegal attacker.

Aston Villa have allegedly put an offer on the table for Ivory Coast attacker Amad Diallo, 24, directed at Manchester United, according to 225 Foot – in French. In the north‑west, Hull City’s manager Sergej Jakirovic has apparently urged the club not to send left‑back Ryan Giles, 26, on loan to Burnley after an agreement was reached, as Talksport reports.

All told, the day’s rumour mill is buzzing with loan possibilities, cross‑border pursuits and a few last‑minute pleas, keeping the transfer window as restless as ever.