Manchester United Reportedly Seeks Gomes Return Amidst Transfer Market Activity

Manchester United is reportedly looking to bring an England international back to Old Trafford without a transfer fee, while several Premier League teams are vying for Paris St Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, and Arsenal is prepared to offer Leandro Trossard a new contract. Manchester United reportedly aims to re-sign England midfielder Angel Gomes, 24, on a free transfer once his current contract with Lille concludes next summer, according to the Mail. Concurrently, United is prepared to contend with Real Madrid for the acquisition of Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. The 27-year-old Nigeria international might become a transfer target during the summer window, as reported by Caught Offside. Furthermore, United has approached Paris St-Germain regarding a potential loan deal for France international striker Randal Kolo Muani, 25, in January, according to Le 10 Sport (in French). West Ham and Newcastle are reportedly among other Premier League clubs showing interest in French forward Kolo Muani, whom PSG is expected to make available for a loan, Caught Offside states. These two clubs, alongside fellow Premier League teams Everton and Nottingham Forest, are also monitoring Corinthians’ £17m-rated Brazil striker Yuri Alberto, 23, as per TBR. Newcastle’s previous interest in Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, 24, is improbable to be revived in January, given the impending return of Dutch defender Sven Botman from injury, the Times reports (subscription required). Arsenal is currently engaged in discussions with Belgium winger Leandro Trossard, 29, regarding a new contract proposal that would feature a substantial salary increase, according to the Mail. Real Madrid maintains confidence that Canada defender Alphonso Davies, 24, will transfer from Bayern Munich on a free deal in the summer, notwithstanding indications from his agent that he might sign a new agreement with the Bundesliga team, AS (in Spanish) reports. Peter Moore, former Liverpool chief executive, stated that the club’s owners are working “feverishly” to finalize new contracts for 32-year-old Egypt winger Mohamed Salah, England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and Dutch centre-back Virgil Van Dijk, 33, as per Sky Sports. A shortlist for West Ham, should they opt to replace Julien Lopetegui, includes former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic, ex-Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand, Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness, and Roger Schmidt, previously with Bayer Leverkusen and Benfica, the Mirror reports. Manchester City might need to await the disciplinary commission’s verdict until the end of March concerning the 115 charges they face for allegedly violating the Premier League’s financial regulations, according to Football Insider. Pep Guardiola’s recent contract with City reportedly lacks a break clause that would activate if the club were relegated from the Premier League, should they be found guilty of financial misconduct, the Telegraph states (subscription required). Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill, 28, is reportedly a transfer target for Lazio, Fiorentina, and Torino, as his contract at Turf Moor is due to expire next summer, according to Calciomercato via Football Italia. Juventus is potentially looking to sign Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell on loan in January, as the 27-year-old seeks more playing opportunities after being excluded from the Blues squad by Enzo Maresca, the Mail reports.