Manchester United receive blow in hunt for top target, German giant interested in Haaland, and more

The Premier League is back this weekend, and there are some top games to look forward to. Manchester United will make their way to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United, whilst Liverpool will travel to London to face Crystal Palace.

Manchester United have recently seemed confident that they will be able to land Leicester City star and recent England debutant James Maddison in January.

However, according to The Sun, Maddison may dash their hopes by signing a new contract at Leicester City.

Maddison has been in fantastic form this season, already scoring decisive winners against both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United will apparently suffer another blow in the January window as RB Leipzig are reportedly going to rival them in a bid to sign Erling Haaland.

The young Norwegian is one of the hottest strikers in the world right now and Manchester United have repeatedly been linked with a move for him.

The rest of today's headlines:

Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Gareth Bale back to Tottenham Hotspur, having tried to sign him when at Manchester United. (AS)

Barcelona and Bayern Munich want to appoint Mauricio Pochettino. (The Sun)

Reports suggest that Amazon Prime were allowed behind the scenes access to the sacking of Pochettino and the hiring of Mourinho as part of their upcoming documentary series. (Various)

Aston Villa are keen on Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos (Birmingham Mail)

Christian Eriksen, Toby Alderweireld, and Jan Vertonghen could now sign new deals at Spurs after the departure of Pochettino. (Daily Mirror)

Inter and AC Milan are fighting to sign Arsenal outcast Granit Xhaka. (The Sun)