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Monday, January 6
- Manchester United talent Ethan Hamilton has joined Bolton
- The Red Devils have submitted a bid for Barcelona outcast Arturo Vidal
- Tottenham are looking to sign Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar
- Chelsea are battling for Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani
Done Deal: Ethan Hamilton joins Bolton
Manchester United talent Ethan Hamilton has joined Bolton for the remainder of the campaign, subject to clearance.
The youngster spent six months of a proposed season-long loan at Southend before being recalled and sent to Bolton.
The Scottish midfielder made 14 appearances for Southend and provided one assist during a 3-3 draw with Fleetwood but lost his starting position in October.
Hamilton, 21, joined Manchester United’s academy in 2015 but has never made a senior appearance for the club.
Arturo Vidal bid
Manchester United have submitted a bid for Barcelona outcast Arturo Vidal.
That’s according to Chilean television network DirecTV, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have formally offered £17million for the midfielder.
Vidal, 32, arrived at the Nou Camp from Bayern Munich in August 2018 and signed a three-year deal for a reported £27million.
But after a profitable debut season, Vidal looks destined to leave Barcelona having fallen down the pecking order.
Ed Woodward and Co. could find the deal difficult to execute after Spanish publication Sport claimed Barcelona would not sanction Vidal’s departure in January.
Tottenham target Thomas Lemar
Tottenham are looking to sign Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar.
The Independent claim Jose Mourinho’s side are considering a loan agreement with the option to purchase at the end of the campaign.
Diego Simeone is believed to want Lemar, 24, off the books and the club will accept a loan fee of £5million with an option to buy for £51m.
Spurs’ interest is likely to aggravate north London rivals Arsenal, who are also thought to be interested in the French international.
Bruno Fernandes latest
Manchester United have been served a boost in their pursuit of Bruno Fernandes.
And that’s because Sporting Lisbon have identified Leicester midfielder Adrien Silva as a potential replacement.
Fernandes scored 32 goals in all competitions last season and has continued his prolific form this campaign with 26 goal contributions across the board.
As a result, the Sporting captain has once again been the subject of transfer speculation involving United this month.