- Sir Jim Ratcliffe will soon take over football operations at Old Trafford
- Man United are among the Premier League clubs in need of a winter overhaul
- Animal? Hojbjerg? Will Ange finally 'close the door' on City? It all starts
The start of a new month brings us ever closer to the reopening of the transfer window, as a host of top clubs look to gain the edge over their rivals in the second half of the season.
Manchester United look the most likely for a winter overhaul after an uneven season so far, and the promise of incoming riches from future stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
While their transfer list may be based on their desire to promote British talent into the squad in a throwback to Sir Alex Ferguson's glory years, the club have not given up on their interest in a range of dazzling international talents.
But as always, the Red Devils could see their plans hampered by the financial power of Premier League rivals, including rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.
Here, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest transfer news and gossip on Friday morning.
A host of top European clubs are on the hunt for the signature of teenage star Estevao Willian
Tristan Panduro stands out with his performances for the Danish youth club
Ivan Toney is firmly on Manchester United's radar but the club will have to fend off rival bids
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Man United will look to secure the signature of in-demand striker Ivan Toney as part of incoming stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid for homegrown talent, but the Red Devils could face stiff competition from Premier League rivals ( Mail Sports)
The Manchester club have also identified a young talent in Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian, and could join the race against Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich to tempt the 16-year-old to Old Trafford.Team conversation)
Talks between Arsenal and Ben White are progressing as the Gunners look to hand their starting XI a new contract, with the side set to open talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu over a renewed deal.The sun)
Juventus wonderkid Samuel Iling-Junior will come with a price tag of £15.5 million (€18 million) for parties interested in the England star – and Tottenham are believed to be at the top of the list (Calciomercato)
Saudi outcast Jota is said to be desperate to reunite with former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham after a miserable spell at Al-Ittihad. The winger is not yet registered in the Saudi Pro League, with Postecoglou considering where he could slot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The sun)
Portuguese winger Jota is yet to be registered by Al-Ittihad following his move to the Saudi Pro League
Samuel Iling-Junior could still move to the Premier League after a strong performance at Juventus
As talks with Barcelona over a new contract continue, Frenkie de Jong could be targeted by old suitors Man City and Paris Saint-Germain
Man City's interest in West Ham's Lucas Paqueta could be waning as a result of the gambling investigation hanging over the player, with no resolution in sight yet.Football transfers)
15-year-old Danish playmaker Tristan Panduro is generating interest across Europe for his performances with the national team, with Man City, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica also interested in the FC Copenhagen youth player.BIL)
Erik ten Hag is said to have been 'impressed' by the son of his club's technical director, Darren Fletcher, Jack. It is believed the Dutchman is keen to see the teenager progress quickly into senior team training and is keen to see him secure a successful loan next season to further his progress.The sun)
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong could yet book a move away from Catalonia after a fiery bid from Man United was rejected. The former Ajax star – who is in the middle of difficult contract negotiations with the Blaugrana – is being closely watched by Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and Man City.El National)