Manchester United might look to France to unravel their goalscoring issues, whereas Jordan Henderson might escape Saudi Arabia through Germany…
UNITED, VILLA IN FOR LILLE STRIKER
On Monday night time, we noticed as soon as extra simply how pitiful Manchester United are in entrance of aim. That they had few issues creating possibilities within the FA Cup third-round win over Wigan – they’d 33 photographs on the Latics’ aim – however the Purple Devils’ targets got here from a full-back from exterior the field and Bruno Fernandes’ penalty.
Rasmus Hojlund was wasteful, a lot to the annoyance of Roy Keane, however the centre-forward was hardly the one wrongdoer. Nonetheless, it’s painfully clear to Erik ten Hag and Sir Dave Brailsford, watching on as soon as once more, that United want one other goalscorer.
Jonathan David could possibly be their man. Soccer Transfers says the Lille striker was thought-about in the summertime as a substitute for Harry Kane and United might make a extra decisive transfer in January.
David is eager to maneuver on and the 23-year-old with 10 targets in 24 appearances in all competitions this time period might have choices past United. Aston Villa are mentioned to be eager as they search back-up for Ollie Watkins, whereas AC Milan are additionally sniffing. However the Canada worldwide is known to favor a Premier League change.
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UNITED TO OFFER SWAP DEAL FOR ARENAL TARGET?
The identical outlet reckons United have sufficient within the kitty this month for one main buy whereas some other offers might have to return within the type of loans. However the Purple Devils might discover a workaround within the type of a swap…
Ten Hag is intent on reinforcing his midfield in addition to his assault and the United boss needs Amadou Onana. Conveniently, Everton fairly fancy Scott McTominay.
Apparently, talks have been ‘initiated’, with Everton eager to make just a few quid so presumably McTominay can be the makeweight with United sending the Scotland worldwide plus money to Goodison Park in alternate for Onana.
Arsenal are additionally being closely linked with the Belgium worldwide, who is claimed to be eager on becoming a member of the Gunners.
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HENDERSON COULD BE OFFERED GERMANY ESCAPE ROUTE
“No regrets,” mentioned Jordan Henderson in October. Although nobody can be stunned to listen to that the England star has modified his stance on that too…
Henderson needs away from Al Ettifaq after lower than six months in Saudi. Fortunately for the flighty midfielder, it appears there are many golf equipment keen on providing him a method out.
Chelsea and Newcastle are reported to be amongst them – a change to St James’ Park now not appears as unlikely because it as soon as might need for the previous Mackem – whereas Talksport says Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen might give the ex-Liverpool captain the possibility to participate within the second half of the Bundesliga title race.
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