TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man United are eyeing up Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo as a replacement for Antony… while Kalvin Phillips wants assurances he will get regular playing time before joining Juventus or Newcastle
- There are less than two weeks to go before the January transfer window opens
- Man United are keen to sell a number of players, including exiled Jadon Sancho
- REVEALED in It's All Kicking Off: Man United's January transfer window plans… and what impact Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover will have on them
Christmas is just four days away and football clubs are looking at how they can treat themselves in the upcoming January transfer window.
As injuries mount and a congested fixture list begins to take its toll, a number of Premier League sides are assessing whether their ranks have the necessary depth to challenge in the second half of the season.
Manchester United could be busy – in terms of spending – while Ivan Toney's future is likely to be one of the biggest talking points after a Brentford chief admitted Arsenal's target could change 'very soon'.
Other clubs such as Newcastle, who have been decimated by injuries, could opt to fill gaps in their squads in January.
Here's our morning round-up of Thursday's latest transfer gossip.
Kalvin Phillips wants guarantees of regular playing time now that he wants to leave Man City
Chelsea want to fend off competition from Newcastle and Jose Mourinho's Roma by signing Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic from Red Bull Salzburg. (The sun)
Arsenal are leading the chase to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney in the January transfer window, although the 27-year-old is also a target for both Tottenham and Chelsea. (Independent)
Tottenham have made Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo their top target for the January transfer window. (talkSPORT)
Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips wants assurances that he will get regular playing time before making the switch to Juventus or Newcastle. (Telegraph)
Newcastle and Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign Juventus winger Matias Soule, who is on loan from Frosinone and is valued at £22m. (Football Italy)
Manchester United are interested in Real Sociedad Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo as a potential replacement for Brazilian winger Antony. (The sun)
Takefusa Kubo is a target for Manchester United after impressing at Real Sociedad
The Japanese winger is reportedly seen as a potential replacement for Brazilian winger Antony
Tottenham have made Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo their top transfer target next month
Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart have joined RB Leipzig in the race to sign Manchester United's exiled winger Jadon Sancho during the January window. (90min)
Tottenham have long been interested in Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, although the Cottagers hope he will extend his contract with them after next summer. (Standard)
Steve Cooper is a contender to succeed Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace after his sacking by Nottingham Forest. (Standard)
Manchester United target Donyell Malen is ready to leave Borussia Dortmund due to a lack of playing time. (ESPN)
