Football transfer rumours: Man Utd eye Muller; Arsenal rival Chelsea for Boniface

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Manchester United have compiled a four-man shortlist of strikers for the January window consisting of Bayern Munich duo Thomas Muller and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, RB Leipzig's Timo Werner and Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy. (The Athletic)

Leaving Manchester United could be Jadon Sancho, who is in talks about a return to Borussia Dortmund on an initial loan deal. (Sky Sports Germany)

Raphael Varane will not be returning to Real Madrid this month as Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out signing a centre-back. (Metro)

Ivan Toney's hopes of joining Arsenal this month are fading as the Gunners are reluctant to meet Brentford's £100m asking price. (Football Transfers)

Arsenal could instead rival Chelsea for Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, who has impressed in Germany since his summer move from Union Saint-Gilloise. (Football Transfers)

Manchester City are interested in Boniface's Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz, but they will not be able to sign him this month. (The Athletic)

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has revealed he would like the club to sign Erling Haaland if they decided to replace Robert Lewandowski. (Ibai Llanos)

Liverpool do not intend to follow up on their interest in Piero Hincapie, Joao Palhinha or Andre during the January window. (Ben Jacobs)

However, Liverpool are willing to turn their attentions to long-term target Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern Munich are also interested in the midfielder. (Fichajes)

Tottenham are unlikely to sign Conor Gallagher from rivals Chelsea this month as the Blues are holding out for a fee of £60m. (Football Transfers)

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