Transfer news: Man United eye £50m Martinez, Arsenal 'working on' January deals

The mid-season market is always a hectic time for top-flight clubs as teams look to bolster their ranks for the second half of the campaign.

It's more difficult to do business in the January window but several sides across the country may be forced to open their chequebooks after Christmas.

What are the latest rumours and headlines? talkSPORT.com takes a look…

Emiliano Martinez

Martinez is reportedly on Manchester United's shortlist to replace David De Gea.

According to the Daily Star, United are looking at options despite De Gea still under contract until 2023.

It is said Martinez is on their radar but the club would only make a move for him should their current number one leave before his terms expire.

The 29-year-old Argentine, formerly of Arsenal, is valued at around £50million.

Arsenal

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hopeful of a busy January despite splashing the cash over the summer.

He said: "If you can tweak what you need to in that period, which is not easy, it would be really helpful.

"We are working on that to see the necessities we can have and whether we can find the right solutions."

Liverpool

Liverpool could look to land a new forward this winter.

The Reds are set to be without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane for several weeks due to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

According to the Liverpool Echo, Jurgen Klopp and co are looking at Raphinha and Jarrod Bowen ahead of the January transfer window.

Any deal would be difficult to pull off but Liverpool's need of reinforcements could force their hand.

Ousmane Dembele

Newcastle have held talks with Dembele's representatives over a move, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Barcelona star is approaching the end of his contract which means that he's able to discuss terms of a move abroad from January 1.

However the Spanish giants are keen to extend his deal and remain in talks.

Hakim Ziyech

AC Milan are considering a move for Ziyech, according to Calciomercato.

The Chelsea winger has endured a mixed time since moving to Stamford Bridge and as such has been linked with a move away.

It does, however, remain to be seen if the Blues would allow him to leave.

Eduardo Camavinga

According to reports in El Nacional, Liverpool are considering a move for Eduardo Camavinga.

The 19-year-old Real Madrid starlet is among the most talented young players in world football.

Jurgen Klopp is looking to strengthen his midfield and believes that Camavinga could be the man to set them up for the future.

Kieran Trippier

Kieran Trippier is on his way to Newcastle in what will likely be a £25m deal, talkSPORT understands.

The Magpies are willing to make Trippier, who has six months to run on his Atletico Madrid contract, their highest-paid player.

It's understood personal terms are close to being agreed but Newcastle still need to settle on a fee with the Spanish club.

It would take a bid of more than £25m to land the England full-back, but that would not be a problem for the newly-minted Magpies.

talkSPORT's Alex Crook said: "Trippier to Newcastle was suggested to me by somebody I trust, that this is almost as good as done. Newcastle are really pushing for it.

"We know he is keen to return to the Premier League, he was when Manchester United were chasing his signature in the summer.

"His wages in Spain are in excess of £100,000-a-week - that would make him Newcastle's top earner and they're willing to do it.

"From a personal perspective, Trippier's camp is very happy with the terms on offer, but Newcastle will still need to agree a fee with Atletico Madrid.

"I do feel this would be a statement signing from Newcastle, that they might be in trouble near the foot of the Premier League but they can still attract top, top players."