Title: Juve Consider Shock Move for Manchester United's Malacia as Rashford Links to Sign with Barcelona

Juventus is reportedly mulling a surprise move for Manchester United's left-back Tyrell Malacia, according to Sunday's newspapers.

The Italian giants are said to be weighing up a significant offer for the £60 million-rated Englishman, who has been linked to several top European clubs. The decision on whether Juventus will pursue a deal comes as they face increasing competition from other suitors, including Barcelona.

However, it appears that Catalonia are more likely to emerge victorious in their pursuit of Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford's services. Spanish tabloids have cited bookmakers' odds suggesting a 72% chance of Barca signing the 23-year-old striker, who is struggling to breakinto Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first team.

Premier League powerhouse Liverpool are trying to tie down defender Trent Alexander-Arnold with a five-year contract worth £78 million. However, sources close to the club suggest there is still uncertainty regarding the deal and Real Madrid remain firmly in the picture.

Red Devils chief executive Ed Woodward faced an embarrassing situation when he told journalists that Manchester United wouldn't pursue Victor Gyokeres because of a "promise" made by new manager Ruben Amorim at Sporting. The Swede has since vowed to play for the Portuguese side as opposed to joining his adopted nation's Manchester outfit.

Despite Manchester City's ongoing pursuit, defender Abdukodir Khusanov's representative claims that the Central Asian starlet is willing to play anywhere in world football.

According to recent reports, Celtic striker Luke Littler looks poised on the verge of signing £100m worth of darts contract with Sky Sports - doubling previous speculation.

Max Aarons may be handed a lifeline by French club Lille who expressed hope that the 25-year-old left-back would leave "tainted" Bournemouth in January, to finally escape the troubled side's shadow. Amorim, in an earlier column has urged Manchester United players to learn from his team-mate's triumphant World darts exploits.

Meanwhile, Leeds are believed to be holding talks with Nottingham Forest centre-half Andrew Omobamidele this month, amid a scramble for summer reinforcements during the Premier League winter break.

It also emerged on Sunday that Liverpool are set to let Federico Chiesa join Fiorentina in January as part of loan deal. But sources within the manager's camp say no move will come without "one minor thing".

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is seeking AC Milan target Rob Holding, while Stoke look set for an intense battle over attacking striker Tom Cannon with French champions Lille reportedly also showing interest in loaning him back to their parent club.