Transfer news LIVE: Kieran Trippier targeted by Bayern Munich, and Broja latest

Erik ten Hag has been linked with another return to his former club Ajax on a hunt for players.

Brian Brobbey made 32 appearances under the current Manchester United manager during his time at the Dutch club, and briefly moved away to Red Bull Leipzig before returning to Ajax.

Brobbey reportedly rejected an offer to join United in 2022, but is still on the manager’s radar.

However, the move has been refuted by the player, who was quoted by Voetbal International saying: “I am not in contact with Erik ten Hag anymore.

“We used to text through WhatsApp, but I think Erik is busy.

“I have a new number as well, so…I know nothing about any interest from Manchester United. I read it on the news, but I am staying in Amsterdam.”

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have not yet made an approach to Manchester City for Kalvin Phillips.

However, West Ham could push for a loan deal, which Barcelona have considered too expensive with the current conditions.

While Sky have reported that the Hammers are “hopeful” of finalising a loan deal, and that Crustal Palace and Newcastle have also made contact over the availability of the midfielder this month.

Burnley winger Darko Churlinov has been photographed in Germany ready to undergo a medical ahead of a return to Schalke according to Sky in Germany.

The deal is reportedly one with an initial loan and then an option to buy Churlinov for £3m.

The winger has not played for Burnley this season, and only 13 times in total since moving to the club in August 2022.

Manchester United will send Dan Gore out on loan, just over a year following his training ground bust-up with Anthony Martial, according to the Daily Mirror.

The news comes shortly after the teenager made his Premier League debut for the club on Boxing Day.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Burnley are working on a deal to sign French central defender Maxime Esteve from Montpellier.

The 21-year-old is out of contract at the club in June 2025.

Now for the man of the weekend, Ivan Toney. He announced his return to football with a goal, albeit a controversial free kick and has been linked with a number of Premier League sides during the window.

The Brentford striker wants to stay with the Bees, according to the Daily Mirror, despite being linked to both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Al-Nassr are believed to have made an offer totalling £21million for Tottenham defender Emerson Royal, the Daily Mail reports, but the Saudi Arabian side have been rebuffed.

First up, here is the latest from Newcastle via PA:

German side Bayern Munich plan to test Newcastle’s resolve by offering a higher bid for 33-year-old defender Kieran Trippier after an initial offer for the England international was rejected, the Guardian reports.

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live transfer blog, keeping you updated with all the latest news, rumours and moves during the January window.