Transfer News: January Moves for Manchester United, Tottenham, and More
Manchester United may prevent midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from leaving the club during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old England international has attracted interest from Napoli, but manager Ruben Amorim intends to keep him at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are among the leading clubs looking to secure Mainoo's services.
In another development, AS Roma is considering a bid for Manchester United's 24-year-old striker Joshua Zirkzee in January.
Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly willing to wait until next summer to pursue Brighton's 25-year-old defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Additionally, Spurs are contemplating the sale of 24-year-old Welsh forward Brennan Johnson, with Crystal Palace expressing interest.
Barcelona has reportedly cooled its interest in Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is now expected to join AC Milan from Juventus.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both keen on signing Bayern Munich's French defender Dayot Upamecano, although the Bundesliga club aims to negotiate a new contract with the 27-year-old.
Tottenham, Aston Villa, and West Ham are also showing interest in Brentford's 24-year-old Brazilian striker Igor Thiago.
In managerial news, Tottenham is considering a change, potentially replacing under-pressure manager Thomas Frank with former Barcelona boss Xavi.
Additionally, Manchester United is planning to evaluate offers for 24-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte in January.
Lastly, AC Milan is poised to ramp up their efforts to secure a January deal for West Ham's 32-year-old German striker Niclas Fullkrug.