Football Transfer Rumors: Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool Updates

Manchester United is reportedly open to offers for Marcus Rashford, Arsenal is considering Dusan Vlahovic, and Virgil van Dijk has rejected an initial offer from Liverpool. According to Sky Sport Germany, Manchester United is prepared to contemplate the sale of England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, during the January transfer window. The Telegraph reports that United was open to selling academy graduate Rashford last summer and remains receptive to new offers. Talksport suggests that the Red Devils might also be inclined to sell Lisandro Martinez, 26, the Argentina defender, should Real Madrid intensify their interest. TeamTalk indicates that Arsenal is considering a January transfer for Dusan Vlahovic, the 24-year-old Serbia forward currently with Juventus. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has implied that the club might seek to reinforce its squad in the January transfer window if their current injury problems persist. The Standard reports that Arteta has also dismissed the possibility of 27-year-old Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus departing the club in January. Football Insider states that Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 33, is prepared to sign a new contract with Liverpool, even after declining an initial proposal. The Telegraph reports that Newcastle United is monitoring Johan Bakayoko, 21, PSV Eindhoven’s Belgium winger, ahead of the January transfer window. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona may only register summer signing Dani Olmo, 26, the Spain forward, to play in La Liga until 31 December; however, he would become a free agent if Barca fails to register him again in January. ESPN reports that Arsenal is interested in appointing Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director, following his departure from Manchester United. Sky Sports indicates that Liverpool’s discussions regarding a new contract for Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, are advancing, with both sides nearing an agreement on the payment structure. RMC Sport states that Marseille is contemplating a transfer for French midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, whose ban for a doping offence concludes in March, though talks have not yet occurred. Calciomercato reports that AC Milan is willing to allow captain Theo Hernandez, 27, the France left-back, to depart the club but will require a fee of approximately £41m. Football Insider claims that Chelsea will not entertain the idea of 27-year-old English centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo leaving on loan in January, despite reported interest from West Ham. Fabrizio Romano anticipates that Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, will depart Manchester United at the conclusion of the current season. TeamTalk reports that Aston Villa is contemplating recalling Louie Barry, 21, the 14-goal English forward, from his loan spell at League One Stockport County, with the intention of sending him to a club competing at a higher level.