Man Utd want Sporting's Hjulmand - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester United target Sporting's Morten Hjulmand to strengthen their midfield, while Marc Guehi is wanted by two Spanish giants.

Sporting's Morten Hjulmand, 26, has emerged as Manchester United's prime target to strengthen their midfield and the Premier League club are optimistic of securing the Dane for about £50m. (Teamtalk)

Fulham's owners have told head coach Marco Silva of their desire to renew his contract, which contains a release clause in the region of £15m. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Barcelona and Real Madrid are closely monitoring England centre-back Marc Guehi, 25, who will not extend his contract with Crystal Palace beyond the end of the season. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Porto's Spanish striker Samu Omorodion, 21, is on Tottenham's list of transfer targets. (TBR Football)

Arsenal are continuing their efforts to renew the contract of Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, with the 24-year-old and the Gunners now in direct contact as both look to reach a breakthrough. (GiveMeSport)

Everton's Ukraine full-back Vitalii Mykolenko, 26, is attracting interest from clubs in Spain and Italy. (Footmercato - in French)

Strasbourg full-back Guela Doue, 23, has been watched by Premier League clubs Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton and Brentford - though the French side might demand a transfer fee in excess of £26m for the Ivory Coast defender. (Caught Offside)

Leeds are interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv's Malian midfielder Issouf Sissokho, 23, in January. (Africafoot - in French)

Aston Villa are closely monitoring Real Sociedad and Japan winger Takefusa Kubo, 24, who has decided he wants to leave La Liga in January. (Fichajes - in Spanish)