Transfer roundup: Brighton say no, Villa say maybe, and Manchester United’s next boss has concerns

Villa Ready to Walk Away From Garnacho

Aston Villa are prepared to back out of a permanent deal for loanee Alejandro Garnacho if the 22-year-old Argentine doesn’t find his form, Football Insider reports. The winger arrived from Chelsea with a path to a permanent move, but Villa are keeping their options open. Performances in the coming weeks could decide it.

Sancho Wants Face-Time With Getafe Boss

Jadon Sancho wants to sit down with Getafe’s manager before deciding whether to join the Spanish side until the end of the season, the Telegraph says. The 26-year-old England winger is a free agent and has reportedly been offered a cut-price contract. Nothing is agreed yet, and a chat could settle it.

Brighton Dig In Over Gomez

Brighton won’t sell Diego Gomez in January, TeamTalk understands, despite interest from Atletico Madrid and AC Milan. The 23-year-old Paraguayan midfielder has admirers in Spain and Italy, but the Seagulls have reportedly reached a decision. The message to suitors: not this winter.

Rudiger “Fully Focused” on Madrid

Antonio Rudiger isn’t looking beyond the Bernabeu, Bild reports. The 33-year-old Germany defender is fully focused on Real Madrid despite links with Tottenham. Spurs’ reported interest hasn’t turned his head, at least for now.

United Hopefuls Fret Over Dressing Room

Candidates to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United boss reportedly believe the dressing room is “out of control,” the Telegraph claims. They also feel the players talk too much. It’s an uncomfortable picture for the club as it searches for its next manager.

Liverpool Eye Araujo Purchase

Liverpool will take up their €55m (£46m) option on Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo if the 27-year-old Uruguay defender keeps up his impressive form, Marca reports. The option is already in place, so strong displays could seal a permanent move.

Endrick’s Madrid Future Murky

Endrick’s future at Real Madrid is still up in the air, Marca reports. The 20-year-old Brazilian could head out on loan in January, with AC Milan and Roma keen, even though manager Jose Mourinho recently ruled it out.

Olmo Staying Put at Barca

Dani Olmo has no plans to leave Barcelona, Sky Sports Germany reports, despite links with Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old Spain forward is said to be happy where he is. Bayern’s interest, for now, looks like going nowhere.

Atletico Open to Making David Permanent

Atletico Madrid are open to turning Jonathan David’s loan from Juventus into a permanent deal, Sky Sports Germany says. The 26-year-old Canada forward comes with a €25m (£21m) option, though no final decision has been made. Atletico are still weighing it up.