Transfer notebook: Kyle Walker will rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, David Moyes could return to save Crystal Palace, West Ham have regrets
David Moyes would be a candidate to replace Oliver Glasner as Crystal Palace boss if the Eagles decide to make a change in the dugout.
Glasner is under increasing pressure after equaling Palace's longest winless start to a Premier League season with Monday's 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
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Moyes is set to return to management after leaving West Ham at the end of last season and is offering the option of a firefighter-style appointment to avoid the threat of relegation.
Palace owner Steve Parish also has a long-standing admiration for the formerly unemployed man. Chelsea Chief Graham Potter.
Glasner still has credit in the bank with Parish after leading Palace to their best Premier League finish of 10th last season.
But with a home game against Tottenham on Saturday followed by a trip to Aston Villa, the Eagles could easily be looking not winning any of their first ten games.
Is Kyle leaving?
city of manchester They're unlikely to stand in Kyle Walker's way if he decides he wants to leave at the end of the season for one last payday.
England international Walker, who turns 35 in May, is the subject of great interest from Ivan Toney's Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Ahli.
In addition to Roberto Firmino, his former Manchester City teammate, Riyad Mahrez, also plays there.
Despite captaining the club, veteran Walker is no longer guaranteed a starting spot at the Etihad Stadium.
That's largely down to the excellent early-season form of his Three Lions teammate Rico Lewis, 19.
City also have a policy of not retaining players against their will and, with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, now is the time for Walker to seriously consider his next move.
Walker is not the only big-name City star whose future as a midfielder is uncertain Kevin De Bruyne He also has offers from both Saudi Arabia and the MLS.
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Cherries with eagle eyes
Bournemouth are calm about the future of highly-rated Antoine Semenyo, talkSPORT understands.
Semenyo is attracting the attention of teams such as Newcastle and Tottenham after a stellar start to the season.
The 24-year-old has spoken publicly of his desire to one day play in the Champions League.
The Cherries only tied Semenyo to a new five-year contract in the summer.
It means the club can demand a huge fee for the former Bristol City player.
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West Ham's regret at Fullkrug?
western ham are in the market for a new number 9 amid growing concerns over the fitness of summer signing Niclas Fullkrug.
Since his £27million move from Borussia Dortmund, Fullkrug has only been able to make three substitute appearances in the Premier League.
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It has raised questions about the wisdom of manager Tim Steidten's decision to buy a 31-year-old with a poor injury history, despite being fit. praised for his performances at Euro 2024.
The German international was not even on the bench during Saturday's 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham, the sixth consecutive game he has missed due to an Achilles tendon problem.
In Fullkrug's absence, Michail Antonio has led the way, but coach Julen Lopetegui does not see the Jamaican as a long-term solution and is putting pressure on the hierarchy to dip into his pockets in January.
One potential target is Panathinaikos leader Fotis Ioannidis, who was on the Hammers' shortlist in the summer.
