Transfer news: Man United offered Coutinho, Bergwijn linked with Tottenham exit

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…

Philippe Coutinho

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Philippe Coutinho, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.

The Barcelona star has been heavily linked with a move back to England with Newcastle United linked with a move in January.

However with United preparing for a new era under Ralf Rangnick it means that the prospect of signing the 29-year-old could be appealing.

Ronald Araujo

Chelsea and Liverpool are both considering a move for Ronald Araujo, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.

The Barcelona star is attracting high-profile attention due to his form at the Nou Camp and it seems that a move to the Premier League could be an option.

The 22-year-old is a Uruguay international and is regarded as a ball-playing centre-back.

Steven Bergwijn

Ajax are considering a move to sign Steven Bergwijn, according to reports in the Netherlands.

The Tottenham forward has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter in North London and faces a big uphill challenge to do that under Antonio Conte.

It's claimed that the Dutch giants are keen on a loan move until the end of the season.

Amadou Haidara

Ralf Rangnick is reportedly targeting a move for Amadou Haidara to implement his pressing style at Manchester United.

Rangnick moved for the 23-year-old Mali international while at RB Leipzig in 2018 and he has played 95 times in three years at the club since.

According to The Times, the German now wants Haidara at Old Trafford following his move to the club.

Haidara is valued at around £33million and is under contact with Leipzig until June 2025.

Alexander Isak

Arsenal and Tottenham are both reportedly interested in Alexander Isak.

According to Eurosport, the north London rivals see Isak as an alternative to in-demand Dusan Vlahovic who is set to ignore a move to England.

Isak is currently playing for Real Sociedad in La Liga where he has scored six goals in 16 appearances during 2021/22.

The report claims that if the 22-year-old comes to England he wants to go to a club where there is a clear pathway to play regular football.

Luka Modric

Real Madrid's veteran midfielder is open to the idea of joining Manchester City as a free agent next summer, according to Spanish outlet SuperDeporte.

The 36-year-old is tempted by the prospect of returning to the Premier League, with the view to then moving on to City's MLS franchise club New York City.

Former Tottenham star Modric is said to be considering his options after talks over a contract extension at the Bernabeu have stalled.

Ben Brereton Diaz

Southampton are reportedly interested in signing the Blackburn Rovers and Chile striker.

But The Sun claim Sevilla have been leading the race to sign the 22-year-old whose £20million price-tag may be too much for the Saints.

Brereton Diaz has scored 16 goals in 22 games for Blackburn this season and the Championship club are under pressure to balance their books.

Ousmane Dembele

Newcastle United are leading the hunt to sign Ousmane Dembele, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Barcelona star has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp with his contract due to expire next summer.

Manchester United are also said to be keen but it's the Magpies who are thought to be the more likely destination.

James Tarkowski

West Ham are set to make a fresh move for James Tarkowski in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

The Burnley defender is approaching the final few months of his contract at Turf Moor and looks increasingly likely to move on as a result.

With the Hammers having held a previous interest, David Moyes will look to steal a march on the competition with a cut-price move for the player.

Ferran Torres

Barcelona have agreed a deal with Ferran Torres regarding a move to the Nou Camp, according to Marca.

The Spaniard is being lined up for a move to the Catalan giants but no deal has been struck with the Premier League champions.

With Xavi's side looking for attacking reinforcements this could be a deal to watch.

Adama Traore

Wolves are open to selling the winger in the January transfer window as talks over a new contract stall, according to 90min.

Traore has endured a mixed time since moving to Molineux having failed to live up to his undoubted potential on a consistent basis.

Barcelona and Liverpool are both said to be interested in a move for the 25-year-old and could try their luck as his future continues to go unresolved.

CalcioMercato now claims Jurgen Klopp is looking to exploit Wolves' willingness to sell Traore after being put off by the £42.2m price tag in the summer.

Liverpool are set to lose Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in January due to the African Cup of Nations and the Spaniard could act as their replacement.

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent: "How much could they get him for, Adama?

"In that team he could be unstoppable as well by the way.

"His problem is consistency but I think in that Liverpool team, where they play the high press and high energy, he might be good for them."