Transfer gossip: Man Utd want four in January as Newcastle eye cheap Bundesliga hit- man
Manchester United intend on being busy in January as they look to strengthen four positions, while Newcastle are among the clubs looking to take advantage of Stuttgart
RED DEVILS TARGET FOUR JANUARY SIGNINGS
Manchester United look unlikely to be able to offer January recruits an immediate taste of Champions League football following their latest European calamity on Wednesday night. But they remain intent on being busy in the new year
The Guardian says United want to strengthen in four positions, none of them being goalkeeper. Obviously, Erik ten Hag wants a protective midfielder, right- allied centre- again, a No. 8 and a scorer.
The move for a defensive midfielder is prompted by concerns over Sofyan Amrabats struggle to settle in Ten Hags engine room. Monacos Youssouf Fofana has been linked, while Nices Jean- Clair Todibo and Benficas Antonio Silva are finalists for the centre- up position.
Uniteds recruitment plan may hinge on Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing his investment in the club, which is being dragged out by wrangling between lawyers.
TOON ON GUIRASSY TRAIL
Like United, Newcastle also need a striker as a priority in Januarywith Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson both struggling with injuries this season.
Sky Italia scribe Rudy Galetti reckons the Magpies are considering a move for Stuttgarts in- form centre- forward Serhou Guirassy. The Guinea worldwide has been on fireplace in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 15 goals in 10 images.
Guirassy would be an interesting proposition to Premier League clubs due to the purchase- out provision in his Stuttgart deal. The 27- yr- older may be applicable for as little as 15.2million in January and Newcastle are not the only club sniffing. Earlier murmurs suggest West Ham, Fulham, Brentford, Palace and Bournemouth have all been watching the original Rennes scorer.
Read more: What every Prem club needs in the January transfer window: Goalscorers in high demand and short supply
EVERTON EYE VILLA, LEICESTER MIDFIELDERS
Everton need a midfielder in January and Aston Villa want rid of Leander Dendoncker. Which could work out conveniently for all parties
Football Insider says Sean Dyche is a big fan of the Belgium international who has struggled to establish himself at Villa Park since joining from Wolves last year.
Villa are receptive to offers for the 28- season- old, who is under agreement until 2027. Everton are keeping their choices available, though, and they are even watching Leicester midfielder Kasey McAteer. But, according to Football Transfersso too are Sapphire Palace, who are in the market for a winger after losing Cheick Doucoure to injuries.
