The fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.
There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle.
It has not quite worked out for Donyell Malen at Aston Villa since joining from Borussia Dortmund exactly one year ago. Roma are offering the Dutchman an escape route, first on loan and then with the option to make it permanent for £28.5m in the summer.
When Bernardo Silva’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer, an emotional return to Benfica looks the most likely option for the Portuguese international. He has previously said he knows what he will do at the conclusion of his current deal, so it seems doubtful he will listen to any offers from latecomers. But he is a very intelligent man and if Como bring terms to the table, consideration may be sensible because it is a cracking place to live and play football.
Brentford are in the market for another winger and the Bees want £13m Lazio man Matteo Cancellieri. The 23-year-old, who has a solitary Italy cap to his name, has become a regular with the I Biancocelesti after loan spells with Empoli and Parma.
Manchester United tyro Jack Moorhouse, currently on loan at Leyton Orient, is attracting interest from the Championship side Sheffield Wednesday and League One Bolton. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international could be convinced to cut his spell in east London short in order to try something new. If Moorhouse does end up at Hillsborough, he could be joined by crosstown rival Jaden Heskey of Manchester City.
Someone who has just left the Owls is Harry Amass, who was recalled from a successful loan spell by Manchester United. Stoke and Watford are vying to provide the next learning stage of his young career.
There is a new man in charge at West Brom after the appointment of Eric Ramsey. The Welshman left Minnesota United to return to the UK and would like a memento from his time in Major League Soccer in the shape of midfielder Nectarios Triantis, although a deal looks difficult.
Speaking of the United States, Timo Werner sees it as an ideal place for his next step. The former Tottenham and Chelsea forward is in talks San Jose Earthquakes. The German is no longer wanted at RB Leipzig and a parting of ways looks ideal for everyone.
