Transfer News and Gossip – Dec 7th

Premier League and Europe:

• Manchester United are planning a £50 million bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane in the January transfer window. (Daily Star)
• Louis van Gaal’s job as United manager will not be under threat should they exit the Champions League on Tuesday. (Daily Express)
• The Red Devils will start their search for Van Gaal’s successor at the end of the season should the 64-year-old retire as expected at the end of his contract in 18 months time. (Daily Telegraph)
• The club will sit down with Dutchman in the new year to discuss whether he wishes to leave at the end of his contract or sign a new deal. (The Guardian)
• Chelsea could sack manager Jose Mourinho regardless of their result against FC Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday. (Daily Mirror)
• Pep Guardiola is ready to take a break from football for 12 months in order to secure the Manchester United job. (The Sun)
• Swansea have opened talks with former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes who looks set to replace Garry Monk following his sides poor run of form. (Daily Mirror)
• Alternatively, if Swansea do sack Monk, former manager Brendan Rodgers could make a return to the club following his departure from Liverpool. (The Sun)
• Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires feels the Gunners need to sign Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama who is “world class material.” (Evening Standard)
• Arsenal target Adrien Rabiot has requested a loan move away from Paris Saint-Germain following his struggle to get more game time with the Ligue 1 champions. (Telefoot)