Sheffield United make contact over Champions League striker, Rivals turn down chance to sign Brazilian hero - gossip

For Sheffield United, the January transfer window could represent a crucial opportunity to reinforce Chris Wilder’s struggling squad, and it looks as if the Blades are already making plans for next month.

According to Belgian outfit Walfoot, United have been in touch with Club Brugge over a potential move for striker Emmanuel Dennis.

The 23-year-old scored a brace against Real Madrid in the Champions League last season, but has struggled for form this season, and could be let go for as little as £7.3 million in the coming weeks.

An asking price of more than double that amount was touted when the Blades were linked over the summer.

Elsewhere, here are just some of the transfer headlines from around division:

Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone could leave the club in January, with Torino interested in signing him. The forward is currently on loan at Fiorentina, but has failed to make an impact with the Serie A side, and could see that deal cut short to seal a permanent exit. (Tuttosport)

Former Newcastle United loanee Jetro Willems has opened the door to the prospect of rejoining the Magpies in the January transfer window. The full-back told a Dutch talk show: “[It’s] A wonderful club. In terms of history, stadium, Geordies, that accent is nice. I hope to be able to go to England. That suits me. The atmosphere in England is wonderful.” (RTL Nieuws)

Juventus are interested in re-signing Everton striker Moise Kean. The Italy international is making quite the impression on loan at PSG, but it is understood that he is happy to stay in France for now. (Il BiancoNero)

Wolves have been rejected the chance to sign Brazilian striker Hulk on a free transfer because of his age and salary demands. The South American had previously been touted as a potential replacement for injured talisman Raul Jimenez. (Football Insider)

West Ham and Leicester City are set to do battle for Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara. The player could cost around £15 million. (La Roma 42)

A £200 million American takeover of Burnley could be rubber-stamped as soon as next week. Staff at the club have been told to prepare for a change in ownership in the coming days. (Daily Mail)

Former England striker Kevin Phillips has mooted the possibility of Leeds United making a double swoop in the near future. The pundit has talked up the prospect of the Whites signing a replacement for Pablo Hernandez, as well as suggesting that a move to bring Tottenham Hotspur outcast Danny Rose back to his boyhood club could be beneficial for all parties involved. (Football Insider)

Liverpool have reestablished their interest in signing 23-year-old Brighton defender Ben White, and deem the former Leeds loanee to be a “very impressive” prospect. The champions were linked with a move for the centre-back over the summer, but looked to have cooled their plans. (The Transfer Window Podcast)