Manchester United and Aston Villa are both vying for the opportunity to secure a loan deal for Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.

Timo Werner, the German striker for Leipzig, was ecstatic as he joined his teammates in celebrating his first goal in the German Cup (DFB Pokal) quarter-final match against BVB Borussia Dortmund. The game occurred on April 5, 2023, in Leipzig, located in eastern Germany. Werner’s outstanding display has not gone unnoticed, as it has attracted interest from various clubs such as Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Based on information from The Sun, Manchester United may encounter strong opposition from Aston Villa in their attempt to secure Timo Werner on loan during the January transfer period. The two teams are determined to improve their lineups in order to guarantee a place in the upcoming UEFA Champions League. Manchester United has been rumored to be interested in signing additional strikers like Mauro Icardi, Donyell Malen, and Serhou Guirassy. Nevertheless, Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, has now joined the competition to secure a loan agreement for the 27-year-old German forward.

Moving on to other transfer updates, talks are currently taking place between Everton and Tottenham concerning the fate of Dele Alli. According to The Mirror, Everton is eager to lower the transfer fee of £10 million, which would be activated if Alli participates in 20 matches for the club. Despite almost two years passing since Alli’s move from Tottenham to Everton, the two clubs have not yet come to an agreement on revised terms for the transfer. Everton’s financial worries have prompted them to request assurances from Spurs about potentially waiving the payment.

Valentin Barco, who is a player of interest for Chelsea, might potentially join Strasbourg, Chelsea’s affiliated team. Strasbourg, a French club supported by Todd Boehly, has allocated a substantial £22 million budget for transfers during the January window. According to the Evening Standard, their intention is to recruit young players under the age of 23, such as Barco, with the aim of providing them with an opportunity to join Mauricio Pochettino’s main team at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City and Brighton are also showing interest in signing the talented teenager from Boca Juniors, as they have their own extensive network of affiliated clubs.

On another note, Mauricio Pochettino is keeping quiet about Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea. Chelsea is not currently willing to release the talented midfielder, despite receiving interest from West Ham and Tottenham. According to The Independent, Gallagher, who has a contract until 2025, has been a crucial player for Chelsea this season and has shown impressive performance in midfield under Pochettino’s mentorship. Although the club is open to considering offers for Gallagher, his destiny will ultimately be determined by both the player and the club.