Premier League giants willing to listen to offers for Middlesbrough target - gossip

For Middlesbrough, it could provide Neil Warnock with the opportunity he needs to boost his squad ahead of a potential promotion push over the second half of the season.

One name that has emerged as a potential target is that of Manchester United defender Phil Jones.

Boro and Derby County have been identified as potential suitors for the out of favour England international, and according to The Athletic, United will be willing to listen to offers for the 28-year-old.

As always, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the second tier – so scroll down to see the latest news, gossip and odds from around the internet:

Sheffield Wednesday are one of a host of clubs in the running to sign HJK Helsinki defender Daniel O’Shaughnessy in January. QPR, Barnsley, and Preston North End are also keen on the Finland international. The 26-year-old could cost around £500,000. (Football Insider)

Sheffield Wednesday are also set to reignite their interest in free agent Andre Green. The winger has been without a club since leaving Aston Villa four months ago. (Football Insider)

Watford are one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on Nimes Olympique midfielder Matteo Ahlinvi. The 21-year-old is also attracting interest from VfB Stuttgart and Swiss side Young Boys. (Foot Mercato)

Brentford are in talks with promising striking talent Marcus Forss over a new long-term deal. The 21-year-old is said to on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund. (TEAMtalk)

Brighton are considering recalling 20-year-old attacking midfielder Ryan Longman from his loan spell at AFC Wimbledon. The youngster has impressed in League One, and it’s understood that a number of Championship sides would be willing to offer him another temporary stint at a higher level during the second half of the season. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool have had a bid accepted for by Birmingham City for England youth international Calum Scanlon. The versatile 15-year-old defender will cost the Reds £500,000. (The Times)

Kevin Campbell has argued that Reading starlet Michael Olise is ready to make the step up to the Premier League. The 19-year-old has an £8 million release clause in his contract, and is said to be attracting interest from Leeds United Liverpool, Arsenal, Wolves, and Crystal Palace, among others. (Football Insider)

Preston-linked free agent Jack Byrne has hinted that a decision on his future could be imminent. The 24-year-old has been without a club since leaving Shamrock Rovers, and said: “I’m away now for a week, I’m taking a week or 10 days off and get all the options on the table and sit down. I won’t exclude Shamrock Rovers, of course I won’t, as they’ve been so good to me over the last two years. I’ll sit down with my family and know everything that’s on the table, I’ll make a decision that’s best for me, my family, and my football”. (Irish Independent)