November 22nd 

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The transfer market remains closed until January but clubs are still extremely busy behind the scenes as they plan for future arrivals. Players all around the world will return to their clubs after the international break ahead of a pivotal period of the season, both domestically and in European competition. 

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the upcoming market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.

Manchester United are keen on re-signing Angel Gomes from Lille with the English international’s contract expiring next summer. Gomes is United’s youngest ever Premier League player after being handed his debut by Jose Mourinho, aged just 16, and he’s made no secret of his affection for his boyhood club.

There’s also reports than United will rival Real Madrid for the signature of Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian international has flourished since moving to Serie A and he famously inspired them to Europa League glory last season. PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani could depart Paris on-loan in January with West Ham and Newcastle linked.

Alphonso Davies’ contract expires at Bayern Munich expires next summer with Real Madrid leading the race to sign the left-back. Meanwhile, Juventus could offer Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell an escape on-loan in January with the England international struggling for gametime at Stamford Bridge.