Monday’s gossip: Oblak, Thiago, Guimaraes, Mbappe, Diomande, Januzaj

Monday’s gossip: Oblak, Thiago, Guimaraes, Mbappe, Diomande, Januzaj
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Atletico Madrid’s Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak, 30, if they decide to show Cameroonian Andre Onana, 27, the exit door after his poor start to life at Old Trafford. (Fichajes – in Spanish)external-link

Liverpool would be willing to accept a big offer for Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 32, in January. (Football Insider)external-link

Some Arsenal players’ positions could be under threat with 16-year-old English midfielders Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly set to break into the first team in the next two years. (Express)external-link

Liverpool are still keen on Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes even though the 25-year-old Brazilian has verbally agreed a new contract at St James’ Park. (Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside)external-link

Manchester United cannot rule out Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani making a sixth offer to buy the club from the Glazer family. (Express)external-link

Paul Heckingbottom’s job as Sheffield United manager is safe despite the 46-year-old having seen his side thrashed 8-0 by Newcastle (Talksport)external-link

Paris St-Germain have not held any secret negotiations with Kylian Mbappe, 24, over his future and no meetings are currently planned despite the France striker’s contract expiring next year and Real Madrid’s longstanding interest. (Le Parisien – in French and subscription required)external-link

Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande is happy at Sporting Lisbon despite interest in the 19-year-old from Arsenal and Manchester City. (O Bola – in Portuguese)external-link

But Arsenal say they will continue their pursuit of Diomande, who is tied to a £70m release clause. (Express)external-link

Everton are set to revive their interest in Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj, with Sevilla willing to sell the 27-year-old to the Blues in January. (Fichajes – in Spanish)external-link

AC Milan’s English defender Fikayo Tomori, 25, turned down a move to Paris St-Germain during the summer. (Calciomercato – in Italian)external-link

Aston Villa remain in talks with striker Ollie Watkins, 27, over a new contract. (Express & Star)external-link

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