Brighton reject Dunk approach - Wednesday's gossip

Brighton have turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Dunk, Chelsea consider Cole Palmer to be "untouchable" and Raheem Sterling is expected to leave the Stamford Bridge club.

Brighton have turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest for 34-year-old England defender Lewis Dunk. (Sky Sports), external

Chelsea consider playmaker Cole Palmer, 23, "untouchable" amid links with Manchester United and regard the England international, who is contracted until 2033, a key player in the club's future. (Sky Sports), external

But Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to leave before the winter transfer window closes, with both parties in talks about securing an exit for the 31-year-old former England international. (Fabrizio Romano), external

West Ham are looking at loan deals for Tottenham's Czech keeper Antonin Kinsky, 22, and Chelsea's French defender Axel Disasi, 27, but the Hammers will have to send Brazilian defender Igor Julio, 27, back to Brighton to help make both deals happens. (Guardian), external

The representatives of 29-year-old Manchester United keeper Andre Onana, who is on loan at Trabzonspor, have held talks about the Cameroon international returning to former club Inter Milan in the summer. (Mail), external

Wolves are in talks to sign 25-year-old England midfielder Angel Gomes on loan from French club Marseille. (Talksport), external

Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko is another target for Wolves, with Championship clubs Coventry City and Middlesbrough also interested in the 26-year-old Mali international. (Football Insider), external

Burnley are in talks with West Ham over signing 31-year-old English midfielder James Ward-Prowse on loan. (Telegraph), external

Sunderland have played down reports 20-year-old Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda could be allowed to move to Paris FC. (The I paper - subscription required), external

Derby County are keen on a deal for Ipswich Town and Republic of Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics, 30, who has struggled for game time at Portman Road this season. (Mike McGrath, Telegraph), external

Bristol City have offered League Of Ireland side Bray Wanderers £400,000 for 17-year-old attacker Billy O'Neill, who has 23 goal contributions in 42 games, and 18-year-old midfielder Reece Knight, younger brother of Robins club captain Jason. (Irish Examiner), external

Celtic are set to rival Norwich City in a move for 25-year-old Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh, who could leave the Norwegian side after Wednesday's Champions League game against Atletico Madrid. (Anthony Joseph, Sky Sports), external

Sheffield Wednesday are keen on a loan deal for Manchester City's 17-year-old defender Stephen Mfuni, who made his Citizens debut in the FA Cup rout against Exeter City earlier this month. (Sheffield Star), external

Sheffield United face competition from three unnamed clubs for Rangers midfielder Joe Rothwell, 31, who is set to leave Ibrox in this window. (Rangers Review - subscription required), external

Watford remain in the market for a defender with five days of the transfer window remaining, but may allow veteran midfielder Moussa Sissoko to leave Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer), external

Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw has said striker Sam Nombe is staying put after League One rivals Bolton Wanderers submitted a £2m bid earlier this week. (Yorkshire Post), external

Gillingham look set to complete the £250,000 signing of Northern Ireland international striker Ronan Hale from Ross County after having two bids knocked back earlier in the window. (Kent Online), external