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Premier League action returns today, but plenty of work is ongoing in the background ahead of next month's January transfer window. Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs at the centre of speculation as the English top-flight enters the hectic winter period.
United are linked with strengthening different areas as the club gears up for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival once his £1.3billion deal for a 25 per cent stake is ratified.
But departures are more likely at Old Trafford. Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho are two of a handful of potential big-name departures.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are seemingly leading the heavyweight interest in Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with Chelsea and Tottenham also linked.
As for the latter, Ange Postecoglou is said to be eyeing centre-back reinforcements after losing Micky van de Ven through injury.
Manchester City and Liverpool appear to be Arsenal's biggest title rivals and could also dip into the transfer market for welcome reinforcements midway through the campaign.
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Manchester United are reportedly chasing the signature of Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy in the January transfer window. The Frenchman has scored a remarkable 15 in nine Bundesliga goals and has a £15million release clause penned into his contract. According to the Guardian, the Red Devils are keeping eye on his situation heading into the New Year.
Tottenham target Ben Godfrey is expected to leave Everton in the New Year. According to Football.London, Spurs are monitoring the centre-back as they look to recruit more numbers to their backline. They will no doubt be boosted by the news that the Toffees intend to part company with the 25-year-old.
Tottenham are reportedly looking to take advantage of Everton's difficult situation following their points deduction by bailing out star defender Jarrad Branthwaite in January.
According to talkSPORT, Tottenham have placed Branthwaite towards the top of their winter shortlist in their search for a new centre-back.
Newcastle 'settle on No 1' January transfer target
Newcastle are set to turn their attention on snapping up Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City with Ruben Neves keen on staying in Saudi Arabia. Tottenham, West Ham and Juventus are also said to be monitoring his services but the Magpies have made him their No 1 transfer target in the New Year.
Brentford are reportedly planning on keeping hold of Ivan Toney past the January transfer window. According to the Daily Mirror, Bees boss Thomas Frank has said that the club would let Toney go “for the right price” but that will not be in January. This is a massive blow for Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, who are all said to be chasing his signature.
Ruben Neves has confirmed he won't be joining Newcastle United in the January transfer window.
He told BBC Sport: "I don't go. I think that's rumours because of the owner of the clubs of course and because I've played in England as well.
"There was Newcastle interest before I came here but I'm really happy here. My family's really happy, so I'm having a great time. Everything is going really well for me and I want to stay here."
It's claimed that the 29-year-old defender is seriously considering a return to Sporting Club, where he started his career after growing up in Portugal.
Dier can negotiate a contract with overseas clubs from January, with his Spurs deal set to expire next summer.
Transfer news LIVE: Eric Dier is considering a Spurs exit. (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal are being strongly linked with a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney.
And Gunners icon David Seaman believes he could have the same impact as Erling Haaland at Manchester City.
"I would imagine that Arteta would be looking at it [signing Ivan Toney in January]," Seaman told The Sports Daily.
"Especially with the injuries that Gabriel Jesus is suffering. Toney is good, he’s strong in the air, but he’s good with his feet as well. I’m comparing it to when Haaland came to Manchester City.
“People were asking why they needed a striker like that. They were already scoring the most goals in the league and winning the title without him, but then you see the impact he had.
"A big target man like him, who guarantees goals could certainly work at Arsenal."
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