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New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has not requested any new signings for the January transfer window and is instead focused on improving the players already at his disposal. (Sky Sports)
Conversely, the Red Devils are said to be working on a £50m deal for Benfica central defender Tomas Araujo, who was reportedly the subject of a discussion between Amorim and Old Trafford chiefs on Friday. (The Sun)
Real Madrid have communicated their desire to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold to Liverpool and want to be respectful in their pursuit of the England right-back. (talkSPORT)
Celtic are monitoring Christian Eriksen, who is out of contract at United at the end of the season, but his £150,000-a-week wages are proving difficult to facilitate. (Football Insider)
Tottenham Hotspur are planning for the departure of Pedro Porro, who has been touted as a target for Real Madrid, and have identified Dutch RB Leipzig right-back Lutsharel Geertruida as their ideal replacement. (CaughtOffside)
Virgil van Dijk expects to sign a new contract with Liverpool, with his agent now rebuffing interest from around the world. (Anfield Watch)
Arsenal and Liverpool have been scouting Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, though Aston Villa and Newcastle United also watched the Japan international during Thursday’s Europa League clash with Ajax. (TBR Football)
Joshua Zirkzee is described as a ‘dream’ signing for Juventus as Thiago Motta searches for more fire-power in attack. The Dutchman has just one goal in 18 United appearances since leaving Bologna in the summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – Italy)
Barcelona sporting director Deco has identified Jonathan David and Viktor Gyokeres as possible successors to Robert Lewandowski in attack. (Fichajes – Spain)
Cesare Casadei could leave Chelsea in January with Real Betis and Villarreal showing interest in a loan move. (Fichajes – Spain)
Manchester City have lined up German midfielder Rocco Reitz as the latest touted replacement for Rodri. (GIVEMESPORT)