Man United Look Find Alternative For PSG bound De Gea
Manchester United have made Jan Oblak and Jordan Pickford their top two candidates to replace David De Gea, who is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain.
The Spain international is said to be stalling on signing a contract extension with his deal set to expire at the end of the season. United are keen to trigger a 12-month option but, if De Gea wants away, they will pursue Atletico Madrid’s Oblak or Everton keeper Pickford.
United boss Jose Mourinho has claimed he wants De Gea, who has been at Old Trafford since 2011, to stay. But the Red Devils are exploring possible replacements for the 28-year-old. Neither Oblak nor Pickford would come cheap, though. The England No. 1 is under contract at Goodison Park until 2024 and the Toffees would expect a fee comfortably in excess of the £30 million they paid Sunderland in 2017.
Oblak, meanwhile, is one of the most highly regarded goalkeepers in the world. The Slovenian’s release clause is £87m. If United met that, it would surpass the record £71m Chelsea paid to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao.
Sanchez wants United exit
According to the Mirror, Alexis Sanchez’s relationship with Manchester United manager Mourinho is “at breaking point” after the Chilean was dropped for Tuesday night’s Champions League victory over Young Boys and the striker is said to be keen on a move away.
Sanchez has struggled since joining United from Arsenal in January and seems unhappy with his position at the club amid growing speculation linking the former Barca star with a switch just 12 months after his arrival.
The 29-year-old did not make the squad for Tuesday’s game and has started the last two Premier League games on the bench. Sanchez has found the net just once in 10 games this season and has lost his place to Anthony Martial on the left of United’s attack.
Silva wants Doucoure reunion
Everton boss Marco Silva is ready to raid his former club Watford once again, this time for midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The powerful Frenchman was a star performer under Silva at Vicarage Road and has continued his fine form under Javi Gracia this season.
Having already captured Richarlison from Watford for a club record £40m in the summer, Silva may test the Hornets’ resolve once again as he looks to build a Toffees squad capable of pushing for Champions League qualification.
Hudson-Odoi may follow Sancho and Nelson to Germany
Bayern Munich are the front-runners to sign Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The 18-year-old is hesitating over signing a contract extension with the Blues after being left frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities under Sarri.
The Bundesliga champions are hoping to capitalise on the situation, and the success of Hudson-Odoi’s fellow English starlets Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson in Germany this season may make a switch to the Allianz Arena all the more alluring.
Bayern are in the market for a winger with Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery coming towards the end of their careers, and Hudson-Odoi, who has failed to make a Premier League match-day squad this season, would be an intriguing — and exciting — option for the Bavarians.
Cesc edging closer to Milan
Cesc Fabregas is set to join AC Milan from Chelsea in a £10m deal in January.
The Spaniard does not currently feature in Sarri’s plans at Stamford Bridge and the Italian coach has greenlit the midfielder’s move to the San Siro.
Although Fabregas’ contract expires next summer, Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is keen to seal his signature in January to bolster his injury-hit squad.
Christian Eriksen to Real Madrid
The Spanish giants, keen to recruit after a difficult season so far, are targeting a big-money swoop for Eriksen, according to The Sun. The Danish playmaker has long been linked with a move to either Real or Barca during his time at Spurs and, at 26, may feel the time is right for a new challenge. Tottenham are keen to tie Eriksen down to a new deal having secured the long-term futures of Dele Alli and Harry Kane but Real — who are also interested in Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford — are hoping they can attract him to the Bernabeu on the indication that he will be the long-term successor to Luka Modric.
Vicente Iborra to Sevilla
Sevilla are keen to re-sign Iborra from Leicester City.
Iborra has failed to impress following his move to the King Power Stadium in 2017 and has made just one Premier League start under Puel this season. Sevilla, however, are hoping to secure the 30-year-old’s signature following news that Maxime Gonalons will be out until March. Sevilla are also targeting Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno.
Brahim Diaz to Real Madrid
Real are hoping to lure Manchester City midfielder Diaz away from the Etihad before the Premier League champions offer him an improved contract, according to AS. Diaz snubbed Madrid for a move to City when he left Malaga in 2013. Although he broke into the first-team last season, Diaz is yet to feature for Pep Guardiola’s side in the league this term but did score twice in a Carabao Cup victory over Fulham. While he would not be assured of more first-team football at Real, the Champions League winners are confident of securing a deal.
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