Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Brightonare set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari.

Relegation-threatened Forest want to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes on Monday and have bid for the Sweden international, but sources have told BBC Sport the offer will be turned down.

Ayari signed for Brighton from AIK Stockholm in 2023 and has made 66 appearances for the Seagulls since his £3.5m arrival, scoring six goals.

Since arriving in England the 22-year-old has also had loan spells at Blackburn and Coventry.

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Burnley manager Scott Parker on new signing James Ward-Prowse who is on loan from West Ham: "I think he will bring quality. We have seen James play numerous games at the Premier League level. He know where he stands and knows what he is worth. We've needed some cover in there so we have recruiting him because we know he will be valuable to us.

"He leads by example and I am looking forward to him adding that to us."

On Ward-Prowse set pieces: "I think it's massive. He's an absolute expert. Definitely helps in that area. It would be unfair on me to only compliment him on set-pieces."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker on if he is going to make anymore signings this season: "We are trying to, it's a difficult market, and I don't want to bring people in who can't improve us but just to add numbers to what the squad looks like.

"We are active and we I think there will be some departures of players who need game time."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker on team news and injuries: "BothZian Flemming and Joe Worrall should be back and available after training. They will be available which is good.. Everyone else is in a good place."

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Burnley manager Scott Parker is in the hot seat and we will be bringing you his full quotes shortly but here is what to expect

• Pleased with James Ward-Prowse signing
• Trying to bring more players in
• There will be departures in this window
• Unfair to just compliment Ward-Prowse on set pieces

Free agent Jesse Lingard is in talks with English and Italian clubs, according to (Mail+)., external

Having left FC Seoul in December, could the 33-year-old still be of value in the Premier League?

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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenoir was asked about the transfer rumours that have begun to swirl around star striker Cole Palmer and firmly closed them down.

The Sun had reported Palmer was open to moving Manchester United but Rosenoir says the England international is happy where he is.

He said: “Is he untouchable, is he happy? Yes and yes. It’s simple, Cole Palmer is an incredible player like many players in the group.

“Cole is here, he’s very happy and I can’t wait to see him back on the pitch.

“Cole is very happy. I’ve had numerous conversations with him.

“Our thoughts are on how we can make this team better, how he can improve and how I can help him. He loves being here and he wants to be a Chelsea player.”

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Here's a reminder of one of yesterday's top transfer stories, Douglas Luiz returned to Aston Villa on loan.

The Brazil midfielder was on loan to Nottingham Forest in the first half of the season but was recalled by his parent club Juventus.

Luiz has now moved back to the club he played for from 2019-2024.

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That's your lot from West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

Burnley's Scott Parker and Leeds United manager Daniel Farke are both talking in the next hour and we'll also bring you any transfer lines that come out of their respective news conferences.

Before that though, we'll carry on dipping into the other transfer ongoings from around the Premier League.

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West Ham manager on new signing Adama Traore: "I know him very well, I have worked with him many years and I know him which is why I said he is unique. There are not many players with his ability on one-v-one situations.

"There are not many players with his speed, with his pace and I think he is going to give us many, many things. We need his threat he possesses. His energy, not only on the pitch but in the dressing room, training round he is a special person to have around."

On whether Traore will play on Saturday: "We didn't decide yet. We still have tomorrow to decide the squad and the team. Adama physically is okay so he can be an option."

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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo also spoke on James Ward-Prowse and Guido Rodriguez leaving and rebalancing the team: "It's okay, I think we still have days to go. The club is working very hard, there are negotiations that are still ongoing. I am not going to tell you which are ongoing and we are expecting things to happen.

"Like I said at the start of the transfer window to rebalance the squad, trying to make the squad more competitive. Having options and solutions that can allow us to keep fighting."

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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was also asked how Lucas Paqueta's transfer situation could have been different: "If it was in another moment of the season, if we were not in the situation that we are. Two years ago we knew what happened with Lucas so many things have happened to come to this end.

"It could be done two years ago and everything would be different but it is what it is and we move forward."

And on if it is important that West Ham replace Paqueta: "You cannot replace Lucas because he is unique. He is a number 10 that has special qualities. You cannot find many players like Lucas in the transfer window, you cannot find them. We have to move forward with that we have."

On having to look internally for his replacement: "That is what we have been doing for the last three matches."

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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has said on his team news for Chelsea this Saturday: "There are always things to assess, always knocks. There are situations we have to assess, that's normal."

And he added on Lucas Paqueta and his potential move to Flamengo: "It's not official yet so we as a club have allowed him to travel to do his medical but I think we will find a solution that everybody was aware and came to a good conclusion.

"Lucas was clear he wanted to return home and we expect the medical and things to come official. Let's wait and see.

"For me, Lucas is a special player and a special person. He is a number 10 I tell you many times. I think in terms of club, it was not the proper way.

"I think everything could be different but the circumstances is what it is. He wanted to go to Brazil, he had an offer, we expect the medical and you keep moving knowing he is a special person and player. We wish him all the very best."

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The transfer rumour mill is always in overtime and this winter window Lucas Paqueta's name has been thrown around. However, on Wednesday West Ham agreed to sell the Brazil forward to Flamengo.

BBC Sport reported the move would cost 41m euros (£35.5m) and the 28-year-old had been given permission to fly to confirm the deal.

Expect this to be top of the question list for Nuno shortly...

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We are due to hear from West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo imminently.

He will inevitably be asked about the transfer window, particularly about Lucas Paqueta, external and James Ward-Prowse.

The Hammers boss will also be bringing fans team news updates before his side take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.