Man Utd could sell Eriksen - Friday's gossip

Christian Eriksen is told by Manchester United he can find another club, Erik ten Hag does not have any plans to reunite with Frenkie de Jong, Atletico have a preferred timescale for Joao Felix's departure and Conor Gallagher's arrival from Chelsea.

Manchester United have told Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, that he is free to find a new club this month and he could leave in a cut-price deal. (Football Insider)

Manchester United have no plans to move for Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, and are pursuing other options. (Metro)

Atletico Madrid would like to complete the sale of Portugal forward Joao Felix, 24, to Chelsea and sign the Blues’ 24-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher by Wednesday. (AS - in Spanish)

AC Milan have reached an agreement with Monaco for 25-year-old France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who was also looked at by Manchester United. (Sky Italy)

Manchester United are in ongoing talks with Burnley over a deal for 26-year-old Norway midfielder Sander Berge. (Sky Sports)

West Ham have enquired about a move for Paris St-Germain and Spain midfielder Carlos Soler, 27. (Mail)

Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States men's national team coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup. (ESPN)

Championship clubs Stoke City, Swansea City and Oxford United are interested in signing 20-year-old Scottish right-back Max Johnston from Sturm Graz. (Football Insider)

Union Berlin and Getafe are leading the race to sign English forward Cameron Archer, 22, on loan from Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea have set an asking price of £60m for any clubs interested in signing 22-year-old English winger Noni Madueke. (Athletic - subscription required)

Former Chelsea and Spain defender Marcos Alonso, 34, would “love to join” Manchester United after becoming a free agent by leaving Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano via Givemesport)

Paris St-Germain are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Rennes’ France Under-23 midfielder Desire Doue. (ESPN)

Everton are discussing a possible loan for Napoli and Sweden midfielder Jens Castuje, 25. (TeamTalk)

Brighton have made an improved offer for 26-year-old defender Olivier Boscagli – who played for France at youth level – but it is still not enough for PSV Eindhoven. (Voetbal International - in Dutch)