TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United and Dortmund consider Jadon Sancho swap unlikely, the Red Devils hold first talks for Bundesliga star and Chelsea chase £35m Brazil wonderkid
- Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha continues to be linked with a move away
- Man United and Juventus are among the clubs looking for a Valencia star
- United are three points behind City… a ranking can LIE. There are rifts between them – It all starts
Jadon Sancho's future remains one of the main talking points as the January transfer window approaches.
Talks reportedly took place between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund on Friday over a possible deal for Sancho, which could see Donyell Malen move to Old Trafford in return.
The Red Devils have also reportedly opened talks to sign a striker to provide more competition for Rasmus Hojlund, while Chelsea are eyeing another emerging Brazilian star.
Fulham's Joao Palhinha continues to be linked with a move away after seeing a summer move to Bayern Munich collapse on deadline day.
Here, Mailsport takes you through the biggest transfer rumors on Saturday.
Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho has been linked with a return to Borussia Dortmund
Man United and Dortmund are said to have held talks over a deal involving Donyell Malen
Fulham star Joao Palhinha continues to be linked with a move away from Craven Cottage
Man United and Borussia Dortmund believe a swap deal between Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen is unlikely at this stage. Malen wants to leave Dortmund in January, but is not yet considered an important target by the Red Devils. (Florian Plettenberg – Sky Sport Germany)
Manchester United have held initial talks with Stuttgart over striker Serhou Guirassy, who has scored 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches this season. The Red Devils could activate a release clause in Guirassy's contract, with the striker also being pursued by West Ham. (Sky Sports Germany)
Chelsea have started negotiations to sign Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian from Palmerias. The Blues are willing to agree a deal worth £35 million for the forward, who would join in 2025 when he turns 18.GOAL)
Juventus have joined Man United in the race to sign Valencia star Javi Guerra. The Old Lady are preparing a £21m bid for the 20-year-old midfielder, although Valencia are expected to hold out for a £34m bid. (Football Spain via Estadio Deportivo)
Bayern Munich are unlikely to take a different approach to signing Fulham's Joao Palhinha in January after being put off by the high asking price for the midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany)
Arsenal, Man United and Liverpool have entered the race to sign Palhiniha, with Fulham demanding £60 million to sell the Portugal international. (TeamTalk)
Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, right, is attracting interest from Man United and Juventus
West Ham are ready to cut their losses on out-of-favour striker Maxwel Cornet. The purchase of Burnley for a fee of £17.5 million has brought just two Premier League starts for the Hammers in 18 months. (talkSPORT)
Julen Lopetegui is interested in taking over if Steve Cooper is sacked as head coach of Nottingham Forest. The former Wolves boss turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al-Ittihad as he eyed a return to the Premier League. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool are considering a move for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. However, Jurgen Klopp has played down suggestions that the Reds will target a centre-back following Joel Matip's long-term knee injury. (Mirror)
