Manchester United ready to 'pounce' on unsettled attacker, identify new goalkeeper to provide Senne Lammens competition - Paper Round

An unsettled forward at a leading European club is the target of Manchester United, who are said to be preparing a move. The Red Devils' pursuit of a back-up goalkeeper to Senne Lammens also makes Friday's headlines as Andre Onana and Altay Bayandir look set to leave Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Fulham manager Marco Silva could be heading for the exit door, as an outlet considers who may replace him.

Man Utd target Adeyemi

Manchester United are ready to make a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

The 23-year-old attacker had a public falling out with manager Niko Kovac in October when he launched a water bottle at the bench when he was substituted.

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Adeyemi has failed to score or assist in the Bundesliga since late September, and his time at Dortmund is uncertain.

The report reads: "According to Bild, discussions regarding Adeyemi's future are in full swing. The youngster's contract expires in 2027 and his entourage are demanding a long-term extension with a release clause valued at £70 million.

"Dortmund typically do not include release clauses in contracts, but the report suggests that an exception could be made in Adeyemi's case.

"United have reportedly been alerted to the German's situation. Adeyemi has recently enlisted super agent Jorge Mendes's services, with the Portuguese maintaining excellent contacts at Old Trafford.

"Mendes, who has facilitated United's moves for Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte, seemingly holds the key for a switch from Dortmund to Manchester for the attacker."

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Man Utd identity new goalkeeper

Manchester United have also identified Swedish goalkeeper Melker Ellborg as a potential back-up to Senne Lammens.

The Sun claims Ellborg has impressed Ruben Amorim's side after a bright start to the season with Malmo.

Andre Onana, on loan at Trabzonspor, and Altay Bayandir, are expected to leave the club permanently next summer.

"The 22-year-old shot-stopper has generated great interest this season after keeping clean sheets in his first four league starts for the Swedish champions," reads the article.

"Ellborg grabbed his chance with both hands after an injury to Malmo’s first-choice keeper thrust him into the spotlight in May.

"He recorded five shutouts in a row in all competitions and conceded only once in seven games before being dropped to the bench when 79-cap international Robin Olsen returned from Aston Villa in July.

"The former Sweden Under-20 international had to bide his time for further chances, but is now getting games in the Europa League.

"Mellborg saved a penalty in a 1-0 home defeat to Panathinaikos last week, catching the eye of United scouts.

"Any move to sign 6ft 3in Mellborg, who is only 10 months younger than Lammens, would leave United’s goalkeeping ranks short on experience with the Belgian yet to reach 100 senior appearances.

"But the club are expected to let both Andre Onana and Altay Bayandir leave permanently in the summer."

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Fulham consider Silva future

Fulham are considering Marco Silva’s future at Craven Cottage, according to a report in the Express.

The outlet claims Silva is "reluctant to sign a new contract" with The Cottagers, who are 15th in the Premier League.

The Express has suggested four managers could be in line to be Silva's successor.

They could include Brendan Rodgers, who resigned from Celtic recently; former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag; Michael Carrick, formerly of Middlesbrough; and Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior.

Fulham have won just three of their opening 11 matches so far and hover dangerously above the relegation zone, just a point ahead of 18th-placed West Ham United.

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