Manchester United could be among the busier Premier League sides in the January transfer window but rivals Liverpool and Arsenal may also have some work to do in the coming weeks
Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been the subject of speculation
Hernandez agent flies in
The January transfer is only just around the corner and Manchester United look set to be busy immediately.
The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on deals for left-backs Miguel Gutierrez and Diego Leon. Another addition could potentially be PSG star Randal Kolo Muani, who has been put up for a loan move by the French giants.
There could also be outgoings under new boss Ruben Amorim, with Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof and more among those linked with exits.
Away from Old Trafford, their fierce rivals Liverpool also have a host of decisions to make. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract in the summer. Real Madrid are interested in the latter, with the defender recently speaking out.
There’s also some major managerial news further down the table. Both Wolves and Southampton are looking for new bosses after the sackings of Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin at the weekend.
Scroll down as Mirror Football brings you the latest transfer news throughout the month…
18:00Jacob Leeks
Dele handed Como lifeline
Serie A strugglers Como are open to allowing Dele Alli to train with the club in January.
The 28-year-old is a free agent after his Everton contract expired in the summer and he has not played a competitive match since February 2023 following a series of long-term injuries. But he was in the stands on Sunday to watch Como’s victory over Roma.
Following that match, head coach Cesc Fabregas addressed the situation regarding the Englishman.
“He could train with us from after Christmas, but only to help him get some fitness,” Fabregas said.
16:44Jacob Leeks
Kiwior eyes Arsenal exit
Jakub Kiwior is searching for an exit from Arsenal having been dropped by Arteta. The Pole had taken Gabriel’s place during his absence due to injury, but the Brazilian’s return to fitness has seen the defender drop back onto the bench.
According to Il Mattino, Kiwior has now directed his agents to find him a new club in January. His situation is being monitored by both Napoli and Juventus, with a return to Italy appearing likely.
His agents are understood to be travelling to Italy for talks with Napoli over a potential move. Napoli boss Antonio Conte has already given his approval for the deal, with Kiwior keen to make the move.
15:53Key Event
Hernandez agent flies in for talks
The agent of AC Milan star Theo Henrnandez has flown in for talks amid interest from Manchester United.
The French left-back was left on the bench for the weekend’s draw with AC Milan. And according to TuttoMercatoWeb, Henandez’ agent Manuel Garcia Quilon has travelled to Milan for clarification over his client’s role.
Hernandez has just a year-and-a-half remaining on his current deal with Milan, albeit there are no plans to offer him a renewal. Man United have been credited with an interest in him.
Theo Hernandez could be available for a cheaper price
15:18Daniel Orme
Harwood-Bellis shares Martin thoughts
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has become one of the first Southampton players to speak out after Russell Martin’s sacking.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “Thank you, gaffer. You gave me the opportunity to grow wearing the shirt & i’ll forever hold onto what we did last season. Best of luck with the future!”
14:27Daniel Orme
Klopp pal sacked
Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg have confirmed that Pep Lijnders has been sacked after just a few months.
A statement read: “We began our announced analysis of an unfortunately unsatisfactory autumn season some time ago. It was clear that we were far from our own expectations and goals in far too many games.
“Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that our team needed a new impetus under new leadership, even though we were still hoping for a turnaround right up until the end. We would like to thank Pep for his work. He invested a lot of commitment and passion and also gave us important impulses for further development.
“We are now working very intensively on the search for a coach and will announce it as soon as a decision has been made. It is clear that we want to start training with our new coach on January 3, 2025.”
14:14Daniel Orme
Kiwior requests exit
Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior has requested to leave the Emirates Stadium amid a lack of opportunites.
That is according to Il Mattino, as relayed by Tuttomercatoweb, who suggest that the defender is not satisfied with the amount of games he has been given since arriving in North London.
Napoli are credited as admirers in Kiwior, although Arsenal’s stance on an exit has not been revealed.
13:16Daniel Orme
Southampton candidates
Southampton made the brutal decision to sack Russell Martin last night.
And there are already a host of names in the frame to replace him. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is among the front runners according to the bookies, while Graham Potter and David Moyes remain unattached.
Liverpool target drops hint
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson – who has responded positively to Reds links on social media.
Marco Silva’s Cottagers took a trip to Anfield on Saturday afternoon, sharing the spoils and impressing in a 2-2 draw – though one player in particular stood out.
The visitors’ brightest star was British-born American defender Robinson, who managed to keep Mohamed Salah relatively quiet whilst providing two assists for his side’s goals. Whilst a stunned Silva struggled to find the words for his player’s performance, Robinson’s social media activity was not so still.
Amid rumours that the 27-year-old could be brought in as a replacement for Andrew Robertson, who saw red in the Fulham clash, Robinson was caught liking comments suggesting a move on Instagram.
Under a post by Robinson captioned, “Another point on the board” after the Anfield result, some comments, uploaded by assumed Reds fans, were liked by the defender. The pair of comments read: “Anfield suits you” and “Sign for us
Man Utd urged to sign two defenders
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has named Fulham star Joachim Andersen and Brentford’s Mads Roerslev as two potential targets for the Red Devils.
“Joachim Andersen is a player that clubs like Manchester United might have an eye on, when you’re as consistent as he is in the Premier League for a midtable club then you are bound to attract some interest from elsewhere,” Brown told Casino24.dk.
“He’s a player that has plenty of experience now and should the need arise he might be the subject of bids from clubs playing in Europe.
“Mads Roerslev is a tricky player who gets at players when he is on the ball and Thomas Frank has obviously seen something special in him and he has repaid that faith.
“If Ruben Amorim does want an extra player in the right wing-back position then he would be a player to look at. It will be interesting to see how he progresses at Brentford and if other clubs want to strengthen their squad in January.”
Maguire shares contract update
Harry Maguire is set for a Manchester United stay after revealing “positive” talks with club chiefs.
The Red Devils defender has just six months remaining on his current contract at Old Trafford and would be free to talk to interested clubs as soon as next month. There is a club option in his deal to extend his deal by a further season.
But Maguire, 31, has offered an update on his future. And while he has not confirmed whether he will stay, he did reveal conversations have been held. Speaking after the weekend’s win against Manchester City, he said: “Listen, I haven’t really thought about it. I’ve still got this year to go, with an option in their hands.
“But, yeah, talks are ongoing and all the signs are positive at the moment. The chat that I’m having is really positive.”
Birmingham target ex-England man
Birmingham City have targeted a sensational move for former star Nathan Redmond to bolster their promotion hopes.
The Blues were relegated to League One at the end of last season – the first under the control of their new Knighthead owners. The Americans have since welcomed NFL icon Tom Brady as an investor.
And the club’s new owners have Birmingham well stationed for an instant return to the Championship. Saturday’s 2-0 win against Blackpool leaves the club just one point off top spot in League One.
And it now appears that the Midlands side are ready to invest to get them over the line. According to The Sun, Birmingham are targeting an ambitious move for Burnley star Nathan Redmond.
The winger, now 30, started his career at St Andrews, making 82 appearances before a move to Norwich. Redmond has gone on to play for Southampton, Besiktas and now Burnley albeit hasn’t appeared at all this season.
Redmond also has one England cap to his name – that solitary Three Lions appearance coming in 2017. Birmingham are apparently targeting him on loan.
Nathan Redmond is currently with Championship side Burnley
Potter rejects Wolves
According to the Guardian, Graham Potter rejected an approach from Wolves to replace Gary O’Neil last month.
Potter has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April and Wolves are said to have offered him a chance to return to the Premier League. However, he ‘rebuffed their interest’ and Al-Shabab boss Vitor Pereira is now the frontrunner to replace O’Neil after he was sacked on Sunday.
Arsenal’s interest in Raphinha
Barcelona forward Raphinha is enjoying an excellent season in LaLiga this season and it turns out his performances have not gone unnoticed.
The 28-year-old has 17 goals in all competitions and now Arsenal are eager to make a move for him in January after registering their interest in the Brazilian, according to TBR Football, via Football Espana.
The report notes Barcelona’s notable financial issues, with Raphinha an obvious candidate that could help cut their wage bill after previous speculation he could depart.
It says they had previously been open to selling him but now see him as “untouchable” due to his incredible form – so Arsenal may have their work cut out if they do wish to make an approach.
League One boss sacked
League One strugglers Bristol Rovers have sacked manager Matt Taylor with the club 20th in the table.
The decision was made after Bristol lost their last three league games, with Taylor’s assistant Wayne Carlisle also departing. David Horseman and Lee Cattermole are now in interim charge.
Slot shares contract latest
Liverpool boss Arne Slot remains calm despite the ongoing uncertainty over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk.
“It doesn’t worry me, we just accept the situation as it is,” Slot told reporters. “It’s the same situation as it is, but they play at a really good club and they’re doing really well at the moment. So hopefully we can keep it for a long time like this.”
Arsenal set to make Vlahovic move
If Arsenal are to bring a forward to the Emirates in January, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic might not be a bad option.
There was a time when Vlahovic was one of the most feared strikers in football and the Serbian has been building up some excellent form again in recent years since his move to Juventus in 2021.
Now the Gunners are ready to make a big move for Vlahovic in January and test Juventus’ resolve, according to a report from CaughtOffside.
The report claims Mikel Arteta sees Vlahovic, who was linked to Arsenal before he joined Juventus, as the perfect striker for his system to help the team finish off their chances.
This season, Vlahovic has 11 goals in all competitions from 19 appearances, with seven in Serie A. Last season he had one of his best campaigns in years as he scored 18 times.
Newcastle ‘eye Barcelona star’
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Newcastle are interested in signing defender Andreas Christensen from Barcelona.
Newcastle are keen to strengthen their backline and Christensen, who previously played in the Premier League for Chelsea, is viewed as a perfect fit. The report states that talks ‘could intensify in the coming days’, with Barcelona keen to sell due to their financial problems.
Brighton star told to make January move
Poland manager Michael Probierz wants Jakub Moder to leave Brighton in the January transfer window.
Moder, 25, has only started two games for the Seagulls under new boss Fabian Hurzeler, both in the Carabao Cup.
The midfielder, who was linked with a move to Leicester over the summer, has in fact made more appearances for Poland since the start of the season than his club.
Speaking to Kanal Sportowy, Probierz said: “For me the most important thing is that Kuba changes
Salah ‘pressuring’ Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s former teammate believes that the Egyptian is sending a strong message to Liverpool chiefs with his current performances.
Mohamed Aboutrika, who has played with the forward on the international stage, said to beIN Sports via teamTALK: “Regardless of what was said about the contract, he speaks with his feet.
“I always prefer that football players speak with their feet rather than their tongues. Let others speak for you. Your performance and numbers – every time there are new records – speak for you. So I think he is putting more pressure on Liverpool’s management and owners to renew his contract.”
Mo Salah could leave Liverpool for nothing next summer
Arteta’s “surprises” hint
Mikel Arteta gave hope to Arsenal fans hoping to see some deals done in January as he spoke out on potential business before the Everton clash.
He admitted he didn’t expect January to be an incredibly busy time but opened the door to the possibility of signings as he teased “some surprises”.
“I never expect January to be super busy but we have to wait and see where we are,” the head coach said.
“Some surprises can come. We are prepared for that. Some opportunities too. We have to see. Hopefully the availability of the squad will be better in a few weeks. We have to wait and see.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures to his players during the
Man Utd ‘eye PSG star’
Manchester United are considering a January swoop for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, according to a report from L’Equipe.
The report states that United have an active interest in the 26-year-old and that a loan move in January seems likely, either with or without an option to buy. Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are also said to be interested in
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Rashford ‘can leave in January’
Marcus Rashford was left out of Manchester United’s matchday squad entirely for their dramatic win over rivals Manchester City and now Sky in Germany have claimed the club will let him leave in January.
The forward has suffered a difficult season and only has four goals – having been dropped for the last three league games in a row.
Marcus Rashford was axed from Manchester United’s squad vs Man City
Arsenal and United warned against signing Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres is probably one of the most sought-after players in the world after his incredible goal-scoring feats for Sporting Lisbon.
He’s smashed in 69 goals in 74 appearances for Sporting Lisbon so far, but Troy Deeney still thinks the Swedish star is “not a natural goalscorer” and wouldn’t fire either club to the Premier League title.
He told talkSport: “I genuinely think he’s a good footballer, he works really hard, all of that. But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher.
“And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that. But I don’t think he takes either of those two to winning the Premier League. That’s just my opinion, and if he did, they’d have already bought him.”
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres
Bristol Rovers boss Taylor on the brink
Bristol Rovers are set to sack manager Matt Taylor, according to Bristol Live.
The former Rotherham and Exeter City boss has overseen a slump in form with Rovers now 20th in the League One table following their defeat to Birmingham City yesterday.
Newcastle join Kudus race
Newcastle want to compete with Arsenal and Liverpool for £90million-rated West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.
But the Magpies need to make January sales to help finance a deal that would eclipse their club-record £63m signing of striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad two years ago. West Ham have slapped a £90m asking price on Kudus, who has an £85m summer release clause.
But Arsenal and Premier League leaders Liverpool, whose assistant boss Johnny Heitinga worked with the Ghanaian at Ajax and West Ham, could test the Hammers’ resolve next month.
Toon scouts have tracked 24-year-old Kudus’ progress since his teenage days with Danish side FC Nordsjaelland and were interested before his move to the London Stadium from Ajax in a £38m deal 16 months ago.
Forest and Wolves eye former Everton ace
Nottingham Forest and Wolves are interested in bringing former Everton defender Ben Godfrey back to England, a report from the Sun has claimed.
Godfrey made a £10million move from Everton to Atalanta last summer, but he has made just four appearances across all competitions. That is due to his new side’s stunning form, with Atalanta currently top of Serie A, which means he has had to wait for opportunities.
As a result, it is claimed Forest and Wolves are interested in signing Godfrey in January and the defender is said to be keen on a move that would allow him to start playing regularly again.
Barca linked with Rashford
Speaking of Marcus Rashford, Barcelona are said to be interested in him.
That’s according to Fichajes, who claim the Catalan giants are keen on the idea of bringing the forward to the Nou Camp.
The Red Devils are reportedly willing to sell him for a sum in the region of £40million.
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15:45Dan Marsh
Rashford and Garnacho dropped
Ruben Amorim has confirmed Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho have both been dropped for the Manchester derby.
The match kicks off shortly and United have named a team without the duo, who trained at Carrington this morning.
Juventus play down Zirkzee talk
Juventus chief Cristiano Giuntoli has poured cold water on links with a move for Joshua Zirkzee.
“We are waiting for Arek Milik,” he said. “Zirkzee is very talented, but he is part of another team and I cannot say more than that. We are thinking of something very different.
“Milik is having his recovery process after surgery, we are happy and think he could be back within 15-20 days.”
Wolves in talks over new boss
Wolves have identified Vitor Pereira, the head coach of Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab, as their top choice to succeed Gary O’Neil.
The Premier League strugglers confirmed on Sunday afternoon that O’Neil had been relieved of his duties following Saturday’s demoralising last-gasp defeat against Ipswich Town.
And they’ve wasted little time in making their move to fill the role by approaching Al-Shabab for Pereira, 56. Wolves are ready to pay the release clause in Pereira’s contract, which could make a move relatively straightforward.
The Athletic state that the Black Country outfit are already working on a deal and that personal terms are unlikely to be a problem given Pereira is keen on the move.
Arsenal miss out on Krapivstov
Arsenal have lost the chance to sign wonderkid Vladyslav Krapivtsov after he sealed a move to Spain. The 19-year-old had previously trained with the Gunners and Premier League rivals Chelsea earlier this season.
He was available on a free transfer after leaving Dnipro-1. But post-Brexit guidelines prevented the Gunners from moving for his services.
As a result, Krapivtsov has now moved on after signing a deal with Spanish side Girona. He has penned a four-and-a-half year deal until 2029.
Oxford sack Buckingham
Oxford have parted company with head coach Des Buckingham, the club have announced.
Buckingham, a boyhood Oxford fan, was appointed in November 2023 and led the club to promotion to the Championship via the League One play-offs last term.
He leaves with Oxford currently 20th in the table, a point above the relegation
Millwall target Schumacher
Exclusive by Daniel Marsh
Millwall want to speak with Steven Schumacher and Matt Bloomfield in their search for a new head coach.
Lions legend Neil Harris announced earlier this week that he would be standing down from his role after fixtures against Sheffield United and Middlesbrough, bringing his 10 month reign to an end.
The Londoners have already started the search for his successor and Mirror Football understands Schumacher and Bloomfield are both in contention for the role.
Millwall are likely to speak with a number of candidates before deciding on their next direction of travel. Lincoln City’s Michael Skubala is another impressive coach from League One who is highly thought of, as is Dave Challinor of Stockport County.
Cherki drops transfer hint
Lyon star Rayan Cherki has refused to rule out a move away from the Ligue 1 side in the near future, with Liverpool thought to be monitoring the 21-year-old. Cherki has starred for Lyon, scoring 22 goals and notching 31 assists in 157 appearances across all competitions.
He only signed a 12-month contract extension in September, tying him down until June 2026. But Lyon are in dire financial straits and could well look to sell to raise funds, a situation Cherki appears to have accepted.
“We’ll see at the end of the season if I’m still here or not,” the attacking midfielder bluntly replied when asked about his future after Lyon beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the Europa League.
Rayan Cherki
Chelsea duo could leave
Chelsea will listen to offers for midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Enzo Maresca is prepared to allow the fringe duo leave on loan in January – but their big wages will prove problematic. Any agreement would need Chelsea to contribute a percentage of their wages to get them off the wage bill.
Just six months after his £30million exit, Leicester have registered their interest in resigning Dewsbury-Hall next month. Dewsbury-Hall has largely been consigned to playing in the Europa Conference League and among the second string.
Chukwuemeka, 21, could also depart with Crystal Palace long-term admirers. He arrived at Stamford Bridge from Aston Villa as a teenager in a £20m deal but he has found himself a bit-part player again this season.
Liverpool open talks with Sane
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane over a potential move to Anfield as doubts grown over Mo Salah’s future at Anfield. Salah will become a free agent in the summer, as will Sane.
According to BILD, the Reds see Sane as a potential replacement for their star Egyptian should he depart. The German previously spent four years at Manchester City and has earned 67 caps for his national teams.
If Bayern opt against handing him a new deal, the 28-year-old could well return to England. He has seen as one of Europe’s top wingers and has previously featured on the Reds’ radar.
Leroy Sane’s Bayern Munich contract is set to expire in
Rashford verdict
Marcus Rashford must decide whether or not he wants to play for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, according to Alan Shearer.
Rashford, who has been at Old Trafford since 2005, has struggled over the last 18 months, and there are rumblings that United are plotting to offload the 27-year-old forward to free up some much needed cash which will enable Amorim to reshape his squad.
Amorim is also known to favour a 3-5-2 formation, and his arrival had led to questions whether Rashford, who prefers to play wide on the left, would find a place in his new-look team. But Betfair ambassador Shearer said: “It’s not so much whether he fits in the system, it’s whether he wants to.
“I saw him three years ago scoring 30 goals a season, so the talent is there. But we haven’t seen anywhere near that for a long time now, so I don’t know if anything’s gone on in his life or anything like that. There’s only one guy who can answer [whether he fits] – or two guys with the manager – and that’s him with his attitude, his performances and his belief.
“But he’s gone from [being up there] to way down in such a short space of time, so clearly something is not right somewhere. I don’t see a happy player there.”
Ex-Premier League star linked with return
Nottingham Forest and Wolves are interested in bringing former Everton defender Ben Godfrey back to England, a report from the Sun has claimed.
Godfrey made a £10million move from Everton to Atalanta last summer, but he has made just four appearances across all competitions. That is due to his new side’s stunning form, with Atalanta currently top of Serie A, which means he has had to wait for opportunities.
As a result, it is claimed Forest and Wolves are interested in signing Godfrey in January and the defender is said to be keen on a move that would allow him to start playing regularly again.
Arsenal miss out on wonderkid
Arsenal have lost the chance to sign wonderkid Vladyslav Krapivtsov after he sealed a move to Spain. The 19-year-old had previously trained with the Gunners and Premier League rivals Chelsea earlier this season.
He was available on a free transfer after leaving Dnipro-1. But post-Brexit guidelines prevented the Gunners from moving for his services.
As a result, Krapivtsov has now moved on after signing a deal with Spanish side Girona. He has penned a four-and-a-half year deal until 2029.
Milan make Hernandez decision
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are prepared to sell Manchester United target Theo Hernandez in January.
Hernandez’s contract is due to expire in 18 months and Milan would be willing to cash in on him next month in order to avoid losing him on a free. The report states that talks over a new deal have stalled and Milan have lowered their asking price for the defender.
Theo Hernandez could be available for a cheaper price
Gyokeres move slammed
Despite links with Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal have been told to forget about him. Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has claimed he is NOT the man to fire the Gunners to the title.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “You know when you say something the clip is going to come back in six months. I genuinely think he’s a good footballer, he works really hard, all of that.
“But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher. And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that. But I don’t think he takes either of those two [Arsenal and Liverpool] to winning the Premier League. That’s just my opinion, and if he did, they’d have already bought him.”
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres
Bayern make Kane decision
Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl has revealed the club will not be targeting a striker to replace the injured Harry Kane in the January transfer window.
“Because we think we have a squad that has the quality to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves,” Eberl said, as per Sky Sports Germany “As the saying goes: Bayern aren’t money-wasters either.
ICYM: Man City confirm Pogba stance
Manchester City are not considering a move for Paul Pogba as the former Manchester United continues to search for his return to football.
The French midfielder is free to return to football in March after seeing his ban for alleged doping reduced upon appeal. He is currently a free agent after seeing his contract with Juventus cancelled.
And reports had suggested City added his name to their list of potential signings as Pep Guardiola attempts to get the champions back on track. However, MirrorFootball understands that is not the case.
Paul Pogba can return to football in Ma
Ratcliffe’s Fernandes stance
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Manchester United hierarchy have already considered selling Bruno Fernandes in the past after Jamie Carragherclaimed the club should cash in on their captain.
Fernandes has been one of United shining lights in a turbulent season but reports from earlier this summer suggested Ratcliffe and the club’s board were open to the playmaker’s sale before he agreed a new contract in August.
The 30-year-old has scored five goals and provided nine assists so far in the 2024-25 campaign and his departure would not go down well with the United fanbase if the club did decide to part ways.
A report from the Guardian in June claimed United were keen to find ways to inject more cash into the team while trimming the wage bill at the same time and saw Fernandes as a potential star who could be offloaded. It’s believed he’s earning around £220,000-a-week at Old Trafford.
Arsenal face £90m transfer challenge
Newcastle want to compete with Arsenal and Liverpool for £90million-rated West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.
But the Magpies need to make January sales to help finance a deal that would eclipse their club-record £63m signing of striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad two years ago. West Ham have slapped a £90m asking price on Kudus, who has an £85m summer release clause.
But Arsenal and Premier League leaders Liverpool, whose assistant boss Johnny Heitinga worked with the Ghanaian at Ajax and West Ham, could test the Hammers’ resolve next month.
Toon scouts have tracked 24-year-old Kudus’ progress since his teenage days with Danish side FC Nordsjaelland and were interested before his move to the London Stadium from Ajax in a £38m deal 16 months ago.
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Juventus chief shares Zirkzee stance
Juventus chief Cristiano Giuntoli has poured cold water on links with a move for Joshua Zirkzee.
“We are waiting for Arek Milik,” he said. “Zirkzee is very talented, but he is part of another team and I cannot say more than that. We are thinking of something very different.
“Milik is having his recovery process after surgery, we are happy and think he could be back within 15-20 days.”
Joshua Zirkzee scored for the first time since August against Everton