Across papers:
- Manchester United is contemplating a defensive overhaul, potentially leading to the departure of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof if substantial offers are received. Juventus’s Matthijs de Ligt is among the considered replacements. (Source: ESPN, Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Fulham has submitted a £30m offer plus £5m in add-ons for Fluminense midfielder Andre, securing personal terms with the 22-year-old Brazilian. (Source: Ben Jacobs)
- Sporting Lisbon’s manager Ruben Amorim asserts that Chelsea must trigger the £85.6m release clause for Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres. (Source: Goal)
- West Ham is a contender for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips and appears well-positioned to secure the signing of the 28-year-old England international. (Source: Standard)
- Manchester City is keen on bringing back Pedro Porro from Tottenham and Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, with potential deals totaling £200m. (Source: Football Insider)
- Saudi Pro League clubs plan to renew their interest in Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the summer. (Source: 90 Min)
- Newcastle may consider selling midfielder Joelinton this summer if contract extension negotiations fail. (Source: Mail)
- Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema is open to leaving, with potential interest from English clubs; however, wage considerations may complicate moves to Arsenal or Chelsea. (Source: Standard)
- Aston Villa has made a bid for Middlesbrough winger Morgan Rogers, 21, who has represented England at youth levels. (Source: Independent)
- Tottenham’s James Maddison aims to return from a knee injury for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester City on January 26. (Source: Telegraph – subscription required)
- Leeds United is working on a permanent deal to sign on-loan Tottenham and Wales defender Joe Rodon for a value exceeding £15m. (Source: Football Insider)
- Lyon is attempting to sign 26-year-old Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal, who is currently on loan at Everton. (Source: Liverpool Echo)
- Everton’s Amadou Onana, linked with Arsenal, is downplayed by manager Sean Dyche. (Source: 90 Min)
- Newcastle’s Javier Manquillo, 29, is set to join La Liga side Celta Vigo. (Source: Athletic – subscription required)
- Juventus’s Moise Kean, 23, is nearing a loan move to Atletico Madrid. (Source: Sky Sports Italia)
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