Manchester United are looking to recruit players who more closely suit Ruben Amorim 's 3-4-3 shape, with wing-backs and a new forward specifically of interest. Following injury to Bukayo Saka, Arsenal are willing to enter the market for another forward as they look to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the table.

The winter window begins with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and even the title

Strikers appear to be the key fancy for January, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham also linked with forward talent. Paris Saint-German’s Randal Kolo Muani is a target for all three, while Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a move for Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram with Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly keen on Real Madrid.