Man United step up chase for Tottenham target, Gedson Fernandes update - latest European rumours

The January transfer window is up and running and teams from across Europe are looking to make significant improvements to their respective squads.

Although it is a notoriously difficult time to get things done, with clubs reluctant to sell players, it can also prove a vital period for the clubs.

Plenty of Premier League clubs are in need of additions to strengthen their squads ahead of the run-in, with Tottenham among the clubs hoping to do business as they look to cover for the injured Harry Kane.

Here is the latest round-up of transfer news and gossip from across Europe.

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United pursuing Bruno Fernandes deal

Manchester United are edging ever close to landing the signing of Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese playmaker was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer but a deal never materialised.

Bruno Fernandes in action for Portugal against Luxembourg (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

However, Portuguese news outlet DN claims that United will offer two players to sweeten any deal for Fernandes.

One of those is Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, who is out of favour at United.