TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United are ‘ready’ to pounce for Bayern Munich star, West Ham eye up Dominic Solanke and league rivals prepare to battle it out for Ajax striker

The January transfer window is set to open on just over a month’s time, and clubs are already starting to get their plans in place to strengthen their squads.

Manchester United have been linked with one of the Bundesliga‘s biggest stars, as Thomas Muller continues to get overlooked by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Meanwhile, it could also be a busy transfer window for Tottenham – who have a growing list of injuries to deal with, the latest being Rodrigo Bentancur. 

It looks set to be a fascinating start to 2024, with teams aiming to put themselves in optimum position to finish the campaign strongly.

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Monday.

Bayern’s Thomas Muller has fallen out of favour with coach Thomas Tuchel in recent weeks

Young Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah will be on Preston’s wanted list if he goes out on loan (The Sun).

Manchester United are ‘ready’ to pounce for Bayern Munich ace Thomas Muller as he continues to get overlooked by Thomas Tuchel (BILD). 

Fulham remain confident of signing Brazilian midfielder Andre in January – despite competition from Premier League rivals (talkSPORT).

Crystal Palace and Fulham are amongst the clubs who have enquired about the availability of Ajax striker Chuba Akpom (TeamTalk).  

Everton have agreed a deal to sign Linfield’s 16-year-old Northern Ireland youth forward Braiden Graham (Belfast Telegraph).

Bournemouth will rebuff any January offer from West Ham for striker Dominic Solanke (talkSPORT).

Crystal Palace and Fulham are amongst the clubs who have reportedly enquired about the availability of Ajax striker Chuba Akpom

Liverpool are considering sending young defender Jarell Quansah out on loan in January

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has been targeted by various clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (Fichajes)

Tottenham scouts…