Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Arsenal

Man Utd are set to challenge their rivals Arsenal in the transfer market by going for the same Premier League star as the Gunners.

Manchester United reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain over a potential swap deal involving Marcus Rashford. United are open to offers for the 27-year-old forward in the January transfer window but are well aware few teams would be able to pay a transfer fee along with his huge wage demands.