Football gossip: Options crop up for Ten Hag after Manchester United sacking
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.
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.
Social media round-up
🚨🇺🇸 EXCL: MLS side Charlotte FC are set to sign 2006 born talented midfielder Baye Coulibaly, anticipating several European clubs.
Negotiations at final stages with NK Kustosija as documents are being prepared.
Fee will be around €2m plus bonuses and 20% sell-on clause. pic.twitter.com/t425ruj8Gc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 3, 2024
🚨 Chelsea have joined Real Madrid in showing interest in signing AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
(Source: Calciomercato) pic.twitter.com/yMfCnEcuzl
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 3, 2024
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.
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.