Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Renato Sanches, Jack Grealish, Christian Eriksen

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Wednesday, December 23.

Wednesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Manchester United to raise over £30m from January player sales?

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Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward is considering a January clear-out which would include several of the club's fringe players, according to reports.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to bolster his squad next month, with a centre-back, a right-back, a holding-midfielder and a winger all on the Norwegian's list of targets.

The Daily Mirror have used valuations from transfermarkt to state how United could recoup over £30m from player sales.

Defenders Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who have all slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford, could be sold for a combined fee of around £29.65m.

Midfielder Jesse Lingard, who is yet to make a first-team appearance in any competition this season, and Juan Mata, whose contract expires in June, could depart for a combined total of £15.8m.

Finally, Sergio Romero is surplus to requirements following the return of highly-rated goalkeeper Dean Henderson and the January window could be a good opportunity for the Red Devils to cash in and raise around £1.8m for the Argentinian.

United have recently climbed to third in the Premier League and could move two points behind leaders Liverpool if they win their game in hand.

Manchester United 'to rival Liverpool for Renato Sanches'

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Manchester United are reportedly set to battle Liverpool for the signature of Lille midfielder Renato Sanches.

The 23-year-old is out of action with a muscular injury at the minute but has enjoyed a successful stint in France since his ill-fated loan spell at Swansea City.

Sanches has made eight top-flight appearances this term for Lille, who currently top the rankings in Ligue 1, and the Portugal international has since been heavily linked with a move to Anfield amid uncertainty over Georginio Wijnaldum's future.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Man United are also admirers of the Dogues midfielder, while Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on developments.

The report claims that Lille may entertain offers for Sanches given the need to balance the books, and a bid of €20m (£18.2m) may be enough to prise the former Bayern Munich man away from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Sanches is contracted to Christophe Galtier's side until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Arsenal considering swoop for Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen?
Arsenal reportedly hope to complete a loan deal for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen in January, with Granit Xhaka potentially heading in the opposite direction. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'lining up January bids for Jack Grealish'
Manchester City and Manchester United plan to make contact with Aston Villa in January regarding a move for Jack Grealish, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona weighing up Antonio Rudiger, Fabian Schar bids?
Barcelona reportedly identify Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger and Newcastle United's Fabian Schar as potential targets ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Robert Lewandowski reveals he was ready to join Manchester United
Bayern Munich attacker Robert Lewandowski reveals that he spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson regarding a potential move to Manchester United in 2012. Read more.

Barcelona 'desperate to sell Philippe Coutinho before next Liverpool payout'
Barcelona allegedly want to sell Philippe Coutinho as soon as possible in order to avoid fulfilling clauses which would trigger more payments to Liverpool. Read more.

Liverpool 'not interested in Lille's Renato Sanches'
Liverpool are reportedly not interested in signing Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches and are unlikely to conduct any business in January. Read more.

Liverpool to battle Inter Milan for Sven Botman?
Premier League champions Liverpool are set to rival Inter Milan for Lille defender Sven Botman, according to reports. Read more.

Liverpool 'not interested in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish'
Premier League champions Liverpool are not interested in adding Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish to their squad, according to reports. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen 'make contact with Manchester United over Brandon Williams'
Bayer Leverkusen reportedly want to sign Brandon Williams permanently, but Manchester United are only prepared to let the left-back leave on loan next month. Read more.

Liverpool 'consider Jack Grealish as Mohamed Salah replacement'
Liverpool are reportedly considering making a move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish if star forward Mohamed Salah was to leave the club. Read more.

Phil Jones to leave Manchester United in January?
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly a target for West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and Derby County heading into the January transfer window. Read more.

Kevin De Bruyne closing in on new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly close to penning fresh terms with the Citizens, with his new deal set to run until 2025. Read more.

Liverpool to offer Mohamed Salah new contract?
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to hand a new contract to Mohamed Salah in a bid to retain the forward's service in the long term. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'among four clubs interested in Demarai Gray'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to battle Everton, Southampton and Crystal Palace for the signature of Leicester City outcast Demarai Gray. Read more.

West Ham sign Danish centre-back Frederik Alves from Silkeborg
Frederik Alves is the Hammers' first signing of the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'contact David Alaba agent'
Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly make contact with the agent of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. Read more.

Newcastle United join race for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo?
Newcastle United reportedly join the race to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, who will be allowed to leave Old Trafford in January. Read more.

David Moyes expecting quiet January transfer window for West Ham
The Hammers announced the signing of young defender Frederik Alves on Tuesday. Read more.

Manchester United join Liverpool in race for Ozan Kabak?
Manchester United are reportedly considering whether to join Liverpool and AC Milan in the race to sign Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Manchester United keen to win race to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba?
Manchester United reportedly make contact with the representatives of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba ahead of formal talks in January. Read more.

Leeds United considering move for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore?
Leeds United are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore during the January transfer window. Read more.

Inter Milan hold strong interest in Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum?
Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to offer a lucrative contract to Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who could move to San Siro on a free transfer. Read more.

Former Wolves target Paulinho wants Premier League move
Braga forward Paulinho, a recent target of Wolverhampton Wanderers, has revealed that he is open to joining a Premier League club. Read more.