Sunday gossip from across the continent

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Let's have a look at some football gossip from across Europe.

As always, a lot is going on at Old Trafford

MUFC v Arsenal

It has been reported that Newcastle United have made contact with Manchester United over a possible January deal for England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28.

Anthony Martial could also leave Manchester United in January. Everton are interested in the French forward. They could potentially face competition from Barcelona.

The Old Trafford club sees Erling Braut Haaland, Joao Felix, 22, Timo Werner, 25 and Alexander Isak as potential replacements for Edinson Cavani.

Manchester United have put Ajax manager Erik ten Haag, 51, has jumped to the top of their shortlist as the Premier League consider their options for their next permanent manager. 

Other Premier League rumours and stories

Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen. The 25-year Denmark centre-back is out of contract at the end of this season.

Southampton will assess injuries to Albania striker Armando Broja, 20, and former England Under-21 forward Adam Armstrong, 24, before deciding whether they need to sign another attacking option in January. 

Brighton could beat Manchester City, Liverpool and AC Milan to the signing of 18-year-old Polish midfielder Kacper Kozlowski for £8m from Pogon Szczecin. 

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Leicester City are unlikely to have funds to strengthen their squad next month.

What's being said across Europe?

Real Madrid have identified Leicester and Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, as a replacement for Brazil star Casemiro, 29. 

Juventus are set to listen to offers for Weston McKennie, Aaron Ramsey and Arthur in January. The Italian club are looking to start a huge rebuilding process. Paul Pogba has been linked with a return the club. 

Barcelona will target a move for 26-year-old Belgian midfielder Adnan Januzaj when his Real Sociedad contract expires next summer. Januzaj could potentially join Memphis Depay at Barcelona. The pair were briefly at Manchester United together. 

Paris-St Germain and Argentina forward Mauro Icardi's wife and agent are holding talks with Juventus over a potential return to Italy for the 28-year-old. 

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