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Monday 19, November
- Marko Arnautovic could join a top-six side – Pearce
- Manchester United are considering a move for Axel Witsel
- Man Utd have opened transfer talks with N’Golo Kante’s entourage
- Old Trafford chiefs agree that Toby Alderweireld should be signed
Marko Arnautovic transfer
Marko Arnautovic has “undoubtedly” got the talent to play for a top Premier League side, says Stuart Pearce.
Arnautovic has been linked with a move away from West Ham in the last few days after confirming while on international duty he would love to play with the best players in Europe.
United were reportedly keen on the Austrian in the summer and are once again said to be interested in signing him.
“He’s a West Ham player, he’s under contract at West Ham,” Pearce told Sky Sports. “I don’t think that West Ham will want to sell him.
“Has he got the tools to be a top-four player? Undoubtedly. He’s got a bit of everything.”
Scouted: Axel Witsel
Manchester United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund star Axel Witsel.
That’s according to newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, who claim Jose Mourinho attended Belgium’s recent UEFA Nations League victory over Iceland to watch the midfielder in action.
Witsel, 29, only arrived at Dortmund in August having signed from Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian.
But he’s clearly made a big impression on Mourinho, who is looking to bolster his midfield options.
Man Utd open Kante talks
Chelsea have been rocked by Man Utd opening transfer talks with N’Golo Kante’s entourage, it’s claimed.
The Blues are eager to tie Kante down to a new contract, with the midfielder’s current deal expiring in 2021.
Yet Caught Offside have sensationally claimed Manchester United have sounded out the player’s entourage for talks about a potential transfer.
Caught Offside reckon United have opened talks with the player and are hopeful of signing him.
Jose’s wish granted?
Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to see his wish for a new centre-back granted by Old Trafford chiefs in January with Toby Alderweireld his top target.
Mourinho made a personal check on Alderweireld last Thursday though as Belgium beat Iceland 2-0 at Brussels’ Heysel Stadium.
And while he didn’t watch the match in full, it appears Mourinho saw enough from Alderweireld to reinforce his belief the Ajax academy graduate is the man he needs at United.
According to Bleacher Report, United will resolve their centre-back issue during the January transfer window.
Jose Mourinho has apparently put the onus on United’s board to actively pursue Alderweireld ahead of January.
And two players have already been earmarked for the chop in order to free up a space in the Portuguese’s squad.
Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo are both said to be in line for being axed in January.