TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Donny van de Beek is set to leave Manchester United on loan in January… while Barcelona target Giovani Lo Celso and Juventus want to sign Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips
- Donny van de Beek has made just 42 appearances since joining United in 2020
- It looks like Kalvin Phillips will leave Manchester City in January
- Chelsea are BAD without the ball and you have no idea which team turns up every week – Listen to It all starts
Manchester United are out of the Champions League and Erik ten Hag could be preparing for a major overhaul of his squad in the January transfer window.
Eternal outcast Donny van de Beek appears to be getting a way out of Old Trafford, with clubs in the Bundesliga and LaLiga interested in the former Ajax midfielder.
United are also monitoring RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda as Ten Hag looks to strengthen his attacking options, with Anthony Martial set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips remains linked with a move to Juventus next month and Barcelona are targeting a loan move for a midfielder from Tottenham.
Below, Mailsport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Wednesday.
Donny van de Beek has been linked with a move to Eintracht Frankfurt in January
Eintracht Frankfurt led the race to sign Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek on loan, with Girona also interested in the Dutchman. The former Ajax midfielder has made just 42 appearances since moving to Old Trafford in the summer of 2020.Fabrizio Romano)
RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda has emerged as a target for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his attacking options. The 23-year-old, who has a release clause worth £70m, has scored 10 goals in 14 Bundesliga games since joining Leipzig this summer. (TeamTalk)
Juventus remain interested in signing Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips and are considering a move for the 28-year-old in January. The England international has made just eight appearances for Manchester City this season, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup, and has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad next month. (Gazetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Barcelona are considering taking Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso on loan in January. The Argentina international has scored twice in seven Premier League games this season after recovering from a hamstring injury. (90min)
Barcelona are considering a loan move for Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in January
Juventus remain interested in signing Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips next month
Newcastle face competition from Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy. The 27-year-old has scored sixteen goals in the Bundesliga this season. (Sports Image – In German)
Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring Alphonso Davies' situation after the defender's negotiations with Bayern Munich stalled. The Canadian is under contract until 2025 and reportedly wants his new contract to be worth between £8 and £11 million per year, but the Bundesliga giants' offer for a new contract does not meet his demands. (Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool have opened talks with Ibrahima Konate over a contract extension. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but Jurgen Klopp is keen to keep the France international at Anfield. (le10sport – in French)
The Reds are considering recalling Nat Phillips from his loan spell at Celtic following Joel Matip's season-ending injury. (The mirror)
Sunderland are hoping to appoint Will Still as their new manager but face a tough task in convincing the 31-year-old to leave Reims for the Stadium of Light. (The Telegraph)
Arsenal have reportedly submitted a £17 million bid for Santos and Brazil Under-20 striker Marcos Leonardo. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
Jose Mourinho could make a sensational return to the Premier League if he leaves Roma when his contract expires at the end of the season. Newcastle's owners are known admirers of the Portuguese, but the Serie A side are keen to sign the 60-year-old to a new contract. (Gazetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is unlikely to join Bayern Munich in January. The Uruguayan is at the top of the Bavarians' wish list and has also been linked with Manchester United. (Sky Sports Germany)
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on Julen Lopetegui in case they part ways with Roy Hodgson and Steve Cooper respectively. The Spaniard has not managed to do so since leaving Wolves before the start of the season. (The sun)
