- Man United are heavily dependent on their number 1 goalkeeper Andre Onana
- Crosstown rivals City may be sad to let go of two talents in Spurs and Villa stars
- Ivan Toney is ambitious and wants to win titles… you can’t begrudge him that! It all starts
With just under two weeks before the transfer window begins to close, the market is heating up as Premier League clubs look to secure their winter signings.
A number of top sides are keen to land a reliable striker, but Chelsea and Arsenal’s late pursuit of willing Al-Ittihad goalscorer Karim Benzema could encounter turbulence due to his exorbitant wages.
The Blues may also struggle to sign Viktor Gyokeres from his new club Sporting Lisbon due to the high demands of his release clause.
Elsewhere, squads are looking to strengthen their midfield, with both West Ham and Fulham looking to recruit for the position.
Here, Mail Sport breaks down Friday’s biggest transfer stories.
Manchester United are looking to boost their goalkeeping options and could move for Ivan Provedel from Lazio
Harry Maguire has been a regular starter but could be moved up in a defensive overhaul
Former Man City player Pedro Porro could be enticed to return to the Etihad in a bumper deal
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Long-term Fulham target Andre is back in talks with the Cottagers, but the west London club are yet to make an official bid as they are also looking for a striker in the window (Evening standard)
Manchester United are planning a defense overhaul over the summer, allowing team strongmen such as Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to leave for a significant fee.ESPN)
Man United are also looking to diversify their resources in goal and could make a move for Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, while number 1 Andre Onana is in attendance at AFCON (Quotidiano Sportivo)
Lazio could also lose the services of Alessio Romagnoli, with the midfielder attracting the attention of Premier League clubs such as Fulham, Brighton and Newcastle.Quotidiano Sportivo)
Alessio Romagnoli (left) has attracted interest in the Premier League from, among others, Brighton
Fulham are in talks for Fluminense midfielder Andre, but are yet to submit an official offer
West Ham are considering bringing Kalvin Phillips to the London Stadium on loan as the out-of-favour Manchester City man looks to increase his playing time ahead of EURO 2024.The mirror)
Man City may be preparing to make a £200m bid for former players Douglas Luiz and Pedro Porro after their two respective stints in which neither player made a single appearance in sky blue.Football insider)
Newcastle defender Javier Manquillo begins talks to sign for Celta Vigo amid possible reunion with former coach Rafael Benitez (Mail Sport)
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorin has insisted that Chelsea will have to activate Viktor Gyokeres’ £85.6 million release clause to secure the in-form striker.Goal)
Chelsea will have to cough up Viktor Gyokeres’ hefty release clause to sign the Sporting striker
Joelinton may have played his last for the Magpies after suffering a thigh injury that required surgery
Joelinton may have played his last game for Newcastle after suffering a thigh injury, as the club’s top player continues to dish out details of a potential new deal with the Magpies (Mail Sport)
Chelsea and Arsenal’s pursuit of Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema could come to an abrupt halt due to the former Real Madrid star’s wages.Evening standard)
Man United defender Rhys Bennett will join Stockport County on loan, and the Red Devils have also seen Mateo Mejia leave the club on a free transfer to Sevilla (Mail Sport)
Former Everton striker Moise Kean could finish the season at Atletico Madrid after struggling for game time at Juventus (Tuttosport)