Manchester United and Real Madrid hold 'SECRET TALKS' over World Cup winner, Red Devils want Premier League ace, and more

By Rhys Thomas

Published 7th Jan 2020, 16:00 GMT

The January transfer window is open, and Manchester United are actively looking to sign a Premier League ace.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disappointed to miss out on the signing of Erling Haaland, and the Red Devils are keen to make new additions in the January window. In other news Danny Drinkwater has joined Aston Villa on a loan deal from Chelsea, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be staying at Arsenal. All that and more feature on today's roundup of Premier League rumours.

Inter Milan are apparently leading the race to land France and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Newcastle United and Aston Villa are both keen on the forward. (The Telegraph)

Manchester United want to sign James Maddison from Leicester City, but worry that they will fail to land him in January. (Sky Sports)

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion frontman Glenn Murray. (The Guardian)