TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Atletico Madrid ‘make approach to sign Mason Greenwood’… as Manchester United could let Raphael Varane leave in January and Tottenham ‘reach verbal agreement’ for Genoa defender

With less than a day until the January transfer window, clubs in the Premier League and in Europe are jockeying in preparation of a busy month of negotiations.

Manchester United are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Raphael Varane in January and could permanently offload Mason Greenwood as they look to raise funds for new signings.

Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou has made a Serie A star one of his priority signings as he looks to bolster his defensive options, which have been decimated by injuries this season.

Spurs are also keeping an eye on one of the most in-form strikers in the Premier League, while Kalvin Phillips‘ move to Juventus may not be as straightforward as expected.

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at the transfer rumours on Sunday morning.

Atletico Madrid have approached Manchester United over the signing of Mason Greenwood. The former England international has scored five goals in 15 appearances in all competitions on loan at Getafe. (Marca – in Spanish)

Greenwood is unlikely to join Barcelona, with the reigning LaLiga champions put off by Manchester United‘s £40million valuation of the striker. (Sport – in Spanish) 

Manchester United have triggered a clause to extend Victor Lindelof’s contract by a further 12 months until the end of June 2025. The 29-year-old’s deal was due to expire at the end of the season. The Sweden international has made just 12 Premier League appearances this season and has been sidelined with a groin injury this month. (The Athletic) 

United are prepared to listen to offers for Raphael Varane in January. The 30-year-old returned to the starting XI against Liverpool earlier two weeks ago after being frozen out for almost two months. (Football Insider)

United are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for Raphael Varane in January

Tottenham have…