Sheffield United and Premier League latest as Manchester United cool interest in £38m defender

The Blades are bottom of the Premier League and still searching for their first with just one point from 12 games.

Wilder wants a replacement for the injured Jack O’Connell with Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo and Preston’s Ben Davies two of the names heavily linked.

Meanwhile, here are some of the other transfer headlines kicking around in the top-flight:

Oostende forward Fashion Sakala has his heart set on a move to England in 2021 amid rumoured interest from Newcastle United and West Ham. (The Sun via HITC)

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has urged Leeds United to re-sign Danny Rose in the January transfer window. (MOT Leeds)

Manchester United have cooled their interest in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamceno, despite his £38m release clause. (The Athletic)

Liverpool and Manchester United have contacted agent Mino Raiola over a possible move for Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij. (FC Inter via Daily Star)

Arsenal and Everton have joined the race for Stade de Reims striker Boulaye Dia, who has scored eight goals in Ligue 1 so far this season. (Le10Sport)

Glenn Murray’s loan spell at Watford could be cut short with Brighton & Hove Albion struggling for game time at the Championship club. (The Athletic)

Former Burnley favourite Graham Alexander is among the favourites to take charge of League Two side Barrow AFC at 3/1. (Sky Bet)

Crystal Palace have entered contract talks with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, whose current deal expires at the end of the season. (Evening Standard)