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TOP STORY: United plan Wilson, Mandzukic moves in January
Manchester United have prioritised the signing of a striker in the January transfer window, and Sky Sports claims the Red Devils are lining up moves for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson and Mario Mandzukic of Juventus.
The Red Devils have been woeful on the goalscoring front this season, with the latest blemish coming in a 0-0 Europa League draw against AZ Alkmaar in which United failed to get a single shot on target against their Dutch opposition.
The 33-year-old Mandzukic turned down a move to the Qatar Stars League in the summer transfer window, with reports claiming the Croatian is holding out for a move to Old Trafford.
Wilson, meanwhile, has started the season in blistering form with five goals in seven Premier League games, and fits in with the United strategy of signing top English talent, but will command a big transfer fee thanks to a lengthy contract on the south coast.
A move for Mandzukic is believed to less complicated, as well as less expensive, with the former Atletico Madrid man having just 18 months remaining on his deal in Turin.
Eriksen agent set for Real talks
Christian Eriksen‘s future at Tottenham Hotspur is set to be cast into further doubt, with reports in the Daily Star claiming the player’s agent is heading to Spain this weekend for talks with Real Madrid.
Despite telling Spurs chiefs he wanted to leave the club in the summer, the Denmark international was unable to secure a dream move to the Bernabeu, with boss Zinedine Zidane preferring to pursue an ultimately unsuccessful move for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba.
With a move for Pogba now looking increasingly difficult, it appears that Los Blancos are set to reopen talks with the former Ajax man, who is set to pocket a huge signing-on fee if he waits until the summer of 2020 before completing a move.
The 27-year-old has struggled for regular game time amid continued transfer speculation, and has started just four of Spurs’ seven Premier League games this season.
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Spurs eye deal for David
Speaking of Tottenham, Calciomercato reports they are plotting a move for Ajax attacking midfielder David Neres, as Mauricio Pochettino seeks a revamp of his forward line.
The Brazilian struck 12 goals and notched a further 15 assists in all competitions last season, including impressive performances in the Champions League against Real Madrid as Ajax knocked the then defending champions out of the competition.
A string of European clubs have been circling for the past year, but the report says Spurs have now entered the race for the former Sao Paulo man, who has scored two goals in the Eredivisie this season.
The 22-year-old’s contract expires in the summer of 2023, leaving Ajax in a strong negotiating position regarding a transfer fee, and it is believed it will take a deal worth in excess of £60 million to secure the Brazil international’s signature.
Tap ins
– Calciomercato claims Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra could leave Vicarage Road in January. The Argentine has just 18 months remaining on his contract at the Premier League side and has been in and out of the Hornets’ side this season.
– Chelsea are planning for life after their FIFA-imposed transfer ban, according to Calciomercato, with the Italian press claiming Frank Lampard‘s side are interested in a move for Monaco starlet Benoit Badiashile. The 18-year-old has made six appearances in Ligue 1 this season, after a breakthrough campaign last year saw him make 29 appearances in all competitions.
– Finally, Atletico Madrid are set to reopen negotiations with Valencia in January over a deal for Los Che forward Rodrigo Moreno, says Calciomercato. Diego Simeone’s side failed with an attempted swoop for the 28-year-old in the summer, but have been given enough encouragement to return with a fresh proposal in the New Year.
