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Man City to go big for Arsenal star in January while Man United hope to tie up Danny Rose deal

Alex Rea

12:43 06/12/2017

December is here which means one thing – the transfer window will soon be open.

The rumour mill is in top gear as clubs look to get deals set-up ahead of January 1.

Here, we examine the three big transfer stories dominating headlines around Europe today.

Will any of the following deals happen?

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ALEXIS SANCHEZ

Manchester City are to set revive their interest in Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez with the Independent reporting a significant offer will be tabled in January.

The Chilean was close to joining City in the summer and is out of contract at the conclusion of this year.

RATING: 7/10

VERDICT

Frightening to consider City could add even more ammunition to their attack but they are apparently willing to pay the £50million it would take to sign him in January.

However, the price seems incredibly high considering he will be available for free in the summer coupled to the fact he’s looked dreadfully short of form, scoring five goals in 14 appearances in all competitions.

THEO WALCOTT

Everton have contacted Arsenal over the availability of Theo Walcott as Sam Allardyce looks to finally replace Romelu Lukaku, according to the Daily Mail.

Walcott is yet to make a single start under Arsene Wenger this season and could seek a move in January to gain more game time.

RATING: 7/10

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Having brought in a plethora of No10s in the summer, the Toffees were left dreadfully short of goals in attack with Lukaku departing for Manchester United.

A marriage of convenience could see Walcott move to Goodison Park although he will likely need to take a pay cut with his reported current £110,000 per week wages a potential sticking point.

Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott

DANNY ROSE

Manchester United are increasingly confident they can tie up a £50million deal for Tottenham left-back Danny Rose.

According to the Daily Mail, the England international could sign next month or during the summer transfer window.

RATING: 6/10

VERDICT

United were keen to sign Rose last summer but missed out because he was recovering from a long-term knee injury.

Spurs were also unwilling to sell another full-back after Kyle Walker joined Manchester City but Rose has been omitted from matchday squads sparking talk he could be moved on.

Tottenham defender Danny Rose

 

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