TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United and Dortmund consider Jadon Sancho swap unlikely, Red Devils hold first talks for Bundesliga star and Chelsea chase £35m Brazil wonderkid

Jadon Sancho‘s future remains one of the major talking points as the January transfer window draws closer.

Talks reportedly took place between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund on Friday over a potential deal for Sancho, which could see Donyell Malen move to Old Trafford in exchange.

The Red Devils have also reportedly opened talks to sign a striker to provide further competition for Rasmus Hojlund, while Chelsea are eyeing another rising Brazilian star.

Fulham’s Joao Palhinha continues to be linked with a move away after seeing a summer switch to Bayern Munich collapse on deadline day.

 Here, Mail Sport takes you through all the biggest transfer rumours on Saturday.

Man United and Dortmund are reported to have held talks over a deal involving Donyell Malen

Fulham star Joao Palhinha continues to be linked with a move away from Craven Cottage 

Man United and Borussia Dortmund consider a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen to be unlikely at this stage. Malen wants to leave Dortmund in January, but is not yet considered as a key target by the Red Devils. (Florian Plettenberg – Sky Sport Germany)

Manchester United have held initial talks with Stuttgart over striker Serhou Guirassy, who has scored 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches this season. The Red Devils could trigger a release clause in Guirassy’s contract, while the striker is also being chased by West Ham. (Sky Sport Germany)

Chelsea have begun negotiations to sign Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian from Palmerias. The Blues are willing to complete a deal worth £35m for the forward, who would join when he turns 18 in 2025. (GOAL)

Juventus have joined Man United in the race to sign Valencia star Javi Guerra. The Old Lady are preparing a £21m offer for 20-year-old midfielder, although Valencia are expected to hold out…