TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man City eyeing price cut for Joshua Kimmich in the summer, Man United close to offering a player-plus-cash deal for Crystal Palace's Michael Olise, while Sheffield United are targeting the Leicester goalkeeper
- Manchester City are reportedly aiming for a price cut for Bayern's Joshua Kimmich
- United are after Michael Olise and could use a makeweight in their transfer bid
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The January transfer window is starting to get underway with a number of deals in the pipeline for Premier League clubs.
We've seen the likes of Sheffield United bring in Ben Brereton-Diaz on loan from Villarreal, while Tottenham are on the verge of signing former Chelsea striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.
Meanwhile, Man United outcast Jadon Sancho is awaiting his move to Borussia Dortmund and Kalvin Phillips continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester City.
There should be plenty of business to be had this month, with clubs keen to strengthen their squads mid-season – while many are looking to boost their depth with a handful of stars heading to AFCON and Asia. Cup.
Below, Mail Sport breaks down the latest rumors and gossip on Sunday morning.
Manchester City are reportedly making a summer move for Bayern's Joshua Kimmich in a bid to land him for just £25million
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Man City will wait until the summer before making a bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the German, but City believe his value will drop from £50m to £25m at the end of the season. (Daily star)
Roberto Firmino's hopes of returning to the Premier League have been hampered by the player's 'monstrous' wage demands. The ex-Liverpool man wants to leave Ah-Ahli, but no English club wants to pay his £300,000-a-week salary. (The sun)
Jordan Henderson is keen to return to the Premier League after struggling to adapt following his £700,000-a-week move to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq. The midfielder left Liverpool for Steven Gerrard's side last summer for a fee of £12 million. (Mailsport)
Man United could use Aaron Wan-Bissaka as an intermediary in their attempts to bring Michael Olise to Old Trafford
Saudi Arabian clubs are still hopeful of landing Man City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne this summer. The 32-year-old remains a top target for teams in the Pro League, but a move has been put on the back burner following his injury problems. (Football insider)
Conor Gallagher is likely to stay at Chelsea this month despite being linked with a shock move to rivals Tottenham. The boyhood Blues star is determined to stay at Chelsea, whose £60million asking price could be off-putting to suitors. (The mirror)
Sheffield United are looking to hand Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward a lifeline and boost his hopes of playing for Wales at the 2024 Euros after becoming third choice in the Championship side. (The sun)
Man United are prepared to use right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a middleman in their bid to land Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise as part of a player-plus-cash offer. The deal would see Wan-Bissaka return to the Eagles, who are keen to sign him. (Daily star)
Wolves are plotting a move for West Ham striker Danny Ings after key striker Hwang Hee-Chan left for the Asia Cup, while former Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is also a target as David Moyes looks for attacking reinforcements. (Mailsport)
Chelsea are preparing a move for Atletico Madrid star Aitor Paredes, with the club sending scouts to watch him score in a 2-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday. (The sun)
