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Tuesday 18 December 2018 12:57 GMT
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The Premier League's January transfer window is nearly upon us with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all set to be busy.

Liverpool were the summer's biggest spenders with no fewer than four new arrivals. Goalkeeper Alisson was the headline-grabber with Brazilian proving worth every penny of the world-record fee the Reds shelled out for the Brazilian. Could long-term target Nabil Fekir join him next month? United got a couple of new faces in through the door in the summer but it hasn't made a difference with Jose Mourinho fighting for his job after a disastrous start to the season. Will he spend his way out of trouble in the January sales. Champions Manchester City are in the thick of the title race again but may be tempted back into the market for one more big money signing while Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal could all choose to dip their toes in the water as they battle for an all-important top four spot.

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Manchester United have reportedly joined the race for Tanguy Ndombele.

The Sun claim United are chasing the highly-rated midfielder, who could cost £90million.

Manchester City, Barcelona and Tottenham are also said to be tracking the Lyon player.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 09:45

West Brom are reportedly interested in signing Leicester's Andy King on loan in January to add energy to their midfield.

King is keen to leave Leicester once the winter window opens after being left out of the side's Premier League squad and Carabao Cup games, the Daily Mail reports.

West Brom boss Darren Moore is said to see the Wales international as an ideal signing when the window opens.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 10:01

Everton forward Richarlison is being eyed up by Barcelona as a potential replacement for an ageing Luis Suarez, according to the Daily Star.

The 21-year-old has impressed at Everton and is a target for the Spanish side alongside Tottenham striker Harry Kane, the paper says.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 10:15

Chelsea are looking to sell Victor Moses but want a £12million fee, The Sun says.

Clubs including Crystal Palace and Fulham are interested in the 27-year-old, who has made just six appearances in all competitions this season.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 10:33

Two Premier League left-backs are being targeted by Marseille.

The Daily Mirror says reports in France suggest the Ligue 1 side are eyeing up Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and Liverpool's Alberto Moreno.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 10:55

Everton defender Mason Holgate is reportedly set to go out on loan in January.

The Daily Mirror claims the Toffees have already received interest from Premier League and Championship clubs ahead of the window opening next month.

The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Everton a year ago but has fallen out of favour under Marco Silva.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 11:15

Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund have been watching West Ham’s Reece Oxford as they consider a January bid, according to reports.

The Daily Mirror says representatives from both clubs were at a Hammers under-23 match against Chelsea, while Hoffenheim scouts were also in attendance.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 11:34

Roy Keane claimed that Manchester United will sell Paul Pogba next summer after the midfielder watched Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to rivals Liverpool from the substitutes’ bench.

Pogba was not called upon by Jose Mourinho as two deflected second-half goals from Xherdan Shaqiri gave Liverpool a vital win at Anfield, after Jesse Lingard had capitalised on Alisson’s mistake to cancel out Sadio Mane’s clinical opener.

Tensions between Pogba and Mourinho have dominated United’s chaotic season, and after the game Keane said it will soon be time for his former club to cut their losses on the Frenchman.

Ben Burrows18 December 2018 12:00

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