TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United set sights on Barcelona defender, Newcastle and Spurs prepare to battle for Juventus star and Chelsea begin talks over Brazilian wonderkid

  • Man United have reportedly named Kalvin Phillips as a January transfer target
  • Meanwhile, Newcastle have found a replacement for the injured Nick Pope
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With the January transfer window drawing ever closer, it only makes sense that transfer rumors would start to grow.

Namely Jadon Sancho, Kalvin Phillips and Raphael Varane are all players whose futures could take a new turn during the winter window.

Sancho has remained an outcast at United following a falling out with Erik ten Hag, with some fearing former Real Madrid defender Varane has suffered the same fate.

Meanwhile, across Manchester, Pep Guardiola has admitted he is struggling to see the England international in his future plans.

With that in mind, here, Mailsport takes you through the biggest transfer rumors on Monday.

Manchester United are reportedly targeting Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo

Tottenham now lead Newcastle in the race to sign England winger Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus

Tottenham now lead Newcastle in the race to sign England winger Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus

Manchester United have offered to double the wages of Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, who is not interested in a January move to Bayern Munich. (Mundo Deportivo)

Tottenham now lead Newcastle in the race to sign England winger Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus. (Football insider)

Arsenal are eyeing an eye-catching move for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres as an alternative to Ivan Toney. (Football London)

Raphael Varane could leave Manchester United in January after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. (Nicolo Schira)

Chelsea are in talks with Palmeiras over a possible move for 16-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian. (Mundo Deportivo)

Red Devils defender Raphael Varane is reportedly on the verge of leaving Manchester United

Red Devils defender Raphael Varane is reportedly on the verge of leaving Manchester United

Everton have rejected an offer from Tottenham to change the terms of a £10million deal for former England midfielder Dele Alli, 27, to Goodison Park in January 2022.The Times – subscription required)

Crystal Palace have signed Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera to replace Marc Guehi. (The sun)

Everton are willing to sell England centre-back Ben Godfrey to Tottenham in January if a suitable offer is made. (Football insider)

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