Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag (John Walton/PA)
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag (John Walton/PA)

What the papers say

A return to the Bundesliga may be on the cards for ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, with RB Leipzig understood to be keen on the Dutchman, writes the Sun.

Erik ten Hag on the sidelines
Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United in October (PA)

The Red Devils are also eyeing two possible player trades in the upcoming January window, with United interested in RB Leipzig left-back David Raum and 19-year-old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, according to Sky News.

Real Madrid only have eyes for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, on a free transfer to the European club, writes the Telegraph.

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Players to watch

Alexander Isak: Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the Sweden striker, 25, with the club monitoring the Newcastle star,  as per Caught Offside.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United – Premier League – City Ground
Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak (Nick Potts/PA)

Amad Diallo: The Ivory Coast winger may seek to leave Manchester United in January, as the winter window inches closer and still no deal has been made with the Red Devils, writes the Express,

Altay Bayindir: Manchester United are also assessing their goalkeeping options for the post-Christmas window, with the Mail reporting that the 26-year-old may be keen to leave the club come January.

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