Sheffield United transfer news: Blades linked with £80k-a-week defender as West Brom eye striker

The transfer rumour mill has intensified with the January window set to open in a matter of weeks.
All of the latest Premier League transfer gossip from around the webAll of the latest Premier League transfer gossip from around the web
All of the latest Premier League transfer gossip from around the web

Ahead of the window re-opening this winter, clubs are already being linked with a number of potential new signings, as managers look to strengthen in order to achieve their campaign goals.

And there’s plenty of Sheffield United talk ahead of an interesting couple of months for Chris Wilder’s side.

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The Blades have just one point from their opening 11 games but have been linked with reinforcements in the coming weeks.

And what about their Premier League rivals?

As always, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the top-flight – so scroll down to see the latest news, gossip and odds from around the internet:

Erling Haaland's father - the former Leeds United defender Alf-Inge - says the striker is very happy at Borussia Dortmund but could move on in the future. (Tuttosport)

Whites striker Patrick Bamford recently admitted to watching videos of the 20-year-old Norway striker to improve his game. (Various)

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Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock wants 26-year-old former Sunderland and England under-21 winger Duncan Watmore to sign a new deal at the Riverside Stadium amid interest from other Championship clubs. The attacker has netted four times in his last two appearances for Boro. (Sun on Sunday)

West Brom are reportedly eager to sign Newcastle United's striker Dwight Gayle, whose contract is due to expire at the end of this season. The 30-year-old netted the Magpies’ winner against the Baggies on Saturday. (Various)

Leeds United remain 25/1 outsiders to re-sign Brighton defender Ben White during the January transfer window, despite the 23-year-old ex-Elland Road loanee having signed a new deal with the Seagulls last summer.

The bookies also have Burnley (6/1) and Newcastle United (8/1) in the running to sign out-of-favour Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones, who is yet to make a Premier League appearance this season.

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Also featuring in the market is Bournemouth striker Josh King – who is priced at 7/4 to link up with Steve Bruce on Tyneside – and Burnley star James Tarkowski, with West Ham (5/1), Liverpool (6/1) and Everton (12/1) installed as contenders to sign the defender. (SkyBet)

Graham Potter has hinted that Danny Welbeck's encouraging start to his Brighton career could see Albion open talks to extend the striker's contract. (Brighton Independent)

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is reportedly open to a move to Sheffield United during the January window but his £80k-a-week wages may prove to be a stumbling block. (The Daily Mail)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is willing to allow an 18-month loan deal for Dele Alli, who wants to leave the club in January with Paris St-Germain a likely destination. (90min)

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Interestingly, Leeds United (25/1) and Newcastle United (16/1) both feature in the market to sign the 24-year-old England international, who has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. (SkyBet)

Juventus are eyeing a loan move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, in a move which would see the 27-year-old to return to Turin five seasons after leaving.(Sunday Mirror)