This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Seven Man Utd transfers Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants answers for as trio set for January exits
The winter transfer window is still over a month away but the rumour mill is already churning. Expectations heading into January are that Premier League clubs will be active in the market, especially Manchester United.
The Red Devils are reportedly looking to strengthen in four positions, particularly defensive midfielder with Erik ten Hag said to be underwhelmed by Sofyan Amrabat's contributions so far. Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking to overhaul their midfield with Thomas Partey expected to be replaced in the New Year.
The Ghanaian midfielder is linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while the Gunners are hoping to bring in Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz in his place. Liverpool may not be getting their top midfield target though. Bayern Munich are favourites to sign highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz ahead of Liverpool, who had been weighing up an offer.
Follow all the latest news and gossip with Express Sport’s LIVE transfer blog, below…
We hope you've enjoyed Express Sport's rolling transfer coverage enough to tune back in tomorrow morning, when we'll have a brand new feed to keep you bang up to date on the latest rumours ahead of the January window!
Liverpool are preparing to have another crack at signing OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, according to Tutto Juve.
The Frenchman is a long-standing transfer target for the Reds, and Ibrahima Konate openly stated that he would welcome him to Anfield if a move was agreed last summer.
It never materialised, but the report indicates that Liverpool are willing to splash £45million on the 22-year-old as he continues to grow and improve.
Khephren Thuram has made a blistering start to the season with OGC Nice (Image: Getty)
Chelsea will recall Andrey Santos from his season-long loan at Nottingham Forest, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Brazilian, 19, was expected to hit the ground running away from Stamford Bridge but he has notched a meagre seven minutes of Premier League football under Steve Cooper.
Chelsea have reportedly already made the call to cut the agreement short, and it's merely a case of making it formal with Forest over the coming weeks.
\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd35 Chelsea are prepared to recall Andrey Santos in January as they\u2019re not happy with current situation on loan at Nottingham Forest.
Internal decision already made, now just waiting to make it formal in the next weeks if there will be no changes. pic.twitter.com/tmg0ggO4Ci
Armando Broja is determined to stay at Chelsea despite the threat of another striker arriving at Stamford Bridge in January.
Todd Boehly is believed to regard Napoli star Victor Osimhen as his top striker target.
Fulham are keen to offer Broja an exit route this winter, but Express Sport understands that such an approach would not tempt him away from Stamford Bridge.
The player's camp are yet to receive a formal proposal from the Cottagers, with the January window just over a month away.
Liverpool icon Glen Johnson believes Victor Osimhen will be left "kicking himself" if he makes the switch to Stamford Bridge in January.
Speaking to GGrecon, he said: “Regardless of what’s happening at Napoli, I believe Victor would want to join Chelsea anyway. However, Victor will be kicking himself that this move could happen when Chelsea are currently in transition.
"Of course, they’re a big team and they’re going to bounce back eventually, but as long as Victor is willing to wait 18 months or so for that to happen, then I’m sure he’d still want to sign for them in January.”
Mykhaylo Mudryk reportedly wants Chelsea to sign his former Shakhtar Donetsk teammate Georgiy Sudakov. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues are keen on capturing the Ukraine international, who comes highly recommended by Mudryk
Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner is reportedly prepared to stay and fight for his place at RB Leipzig rather than move to Manchester United in the New Year.
Man Utd are said to be interested in snapping up the German forward in order to relieve pressure on £64million summer signing Rasmus Hojlund. Following woeful campaigns in the Premier League with the Blues, Werner returned to Leipzig in the hopes of reigniting the type of form that pushed Chelsea to fork out £47.5million for his services. However, Werner has quickly fallen out of favour at the Red Bull Arena and has been linked with a move elsewhere in January.
Mason Greenwood is reportedly attracting interest from other Spanish clubs after impressing on loan at Getafe. According to the Sun, Real Sociedad and Valencia are both "monitoring" the Manchester United loanee's situation as they weigh up a move for the 22-year-old at the end of the season.
Manchester United are reportedly "ready to pounce" for Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller in January. The German forward has lost his place in Thomas Tuchel's side to Jamal Musiala and has been linked with a move away from his boyhood club. According to German newspaper BILD, the Red Devils are the favourites to snap him up.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Bayern Munich are favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz ahead of Liverpool.
The 20-year-old is leaning towards a move to Bayern providing they are able to come to an agreement with Leverkusen. Witz is said to be at the top of Bayern's shortlist for 2024 or 2025.
Bayern wants to try to sign him if there’s a chance but it also depends on Thomas Muller and Jamal Musiala's next steps.
Arsenal are in desperate need of a midfield re-shuffle and that appears to be their number one priority heading into January. Injury-troubled Thomas Partey is expected to leave in the New Year with reports linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia while the Gunners are hoping to bring in Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz in his place.
The Villans aren't keen on the idea of selling their star midfielder halfway through the season but may be persuaded if they receive an offer they simply can't refuse. Villa value Luiz at upwards of £80million.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad in four positions in the New Year. According to the Guardian, Erik ten Hag is particularly keen on bringing in a new defensive midfielder as Sofyan Amrabat has been underwhelming since joining on loan from Fiorentina in the summer.
Good morning and welcome to the Express Sport transfer news live blog. We'll be bringing you all the latest news and gossip ahead of what promises to be an exciting January transfer window.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy