TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Ex-Manchester United star could be signed by Liverpool icon, Chelsea’s pursuit of Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen frustrated and top clubs circle Derby wonderkid

The January transfer window edges closer and clubs are eyeing up which players can solve their issues going into the second half of the season. 

It also happens to be a year that includes a major tournament so there will be plenty of stars looking to ensure they are getting regular football. 

The latest gossip column features two current Manchester United players who may be on their way out, one who has already left and one who apparently isn’t too fussed about joining them. 

We also have the latest on Chelsea‘s search for another forward as Mauricio Pochettino looks to add more firepower.  

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Sunday.

Ivan Toney could be another target for the Blues as Mauricio Pochettino seeks firepower

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea could be signed by Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq (The Sun).

Chelsea’s pursuit of another striker could be frustrated with both Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen now out of reach for January (Daily Mirror). 

Juventus are hopeful that Man United will allow Jadon Sancho to join them on loan in January despite interest from old club Borussia Dortmund (Calciomercato). 

Donny van de Beek admits he’s finally ready to leave Old Trafford after the £35million midfielder made just six starts in three years (Daily Mirror). 

A number of Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting Said Benrahma and West Ham could sell if the right offer came in (The Sun). 

David de Gea could link up with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, reports suggest

Juventus could put an end to Jadon Sancho’s Old Trafford misery with a January loan move

Antoine Griezmann plays down the chances of a move to Old Trafford, saying he wants to become an Atletico Madrid ‘legend’ (MailOnline). 

Manchester City, Real Madrid and PSG have Argentina under-17 star Claudio Echeverri on their radar after his stunning hat-trick against Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup (Diario Sport). 

Mauro Icardi’s agent has revealed talks with Real Madrid but the forward is unlikely to move from Galatasaray in January (Fanatik). 

Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea are keeping tabs on 16-year-old Derby midfielder Cruz Allen after he impressed for the Rams’ under-18 side (The Sun). 

Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has teased an end to his coaching sabbatical and a return to old club Juventus (Gazzetta dello Sport).