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TRANSFER NEWS LIVE

• Alexis Sanchez gives Manchester United an ultimatum for January
• Fulham could move for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater after appointing Claudio Ranieri
• Liverpool target Ousmane Dembele has one last chance at Barcelona
• Karim Benzema will not budge even if Real Madrid sign Eden Hazard in the summer

Sanchez ‘acting weird’

Alexis Sanchez has reportedly been acting strange while training with his Chile team-mates on international duty.

There are reports Sanchez is ready to quit Manchester United if Jose Mourinho continues to overlook the former Arsenal star.

And Chilean newspaper La Tercera claim the 29-year-old has cut a frustrated figure back in his homeland too.

The report that Sanchez has been seen sitting on his own in training and staying away from group activities, with Junior Fernandes – one of Sanchez’s closest friends – the only player to approach him.

Malcom staying at Barcelona

Barcelona star Malcom says Lionel Messi is helping him settle into the club, amid reports he could be sold to Arsenal in January.

Arsenal, Roma and Tottenham were interested in Malcom during the summer but Barca eventually snared the Bordeaux star.

Malcom has struggled to bed in at Barca and says Messi is helping him get through his early days in Spain.

“I came to Barcelona with many objectives, and those who know me know that I am a very determined person,” he said. “Simply by exchanging passes with (Messi), I am learning so much.”

Man Utd ultimatum

Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez will have the club an ultimatum: play me or let me leave.

That is according to the London Evening Standard, who claim Sanchez wants out in January unless he plays more.

The Chilean has struggled to impress at Old Trafford this season and is not in Jose Mourinho’s good books.

And, with Anthony Martial due to sign a new contract, the Red Devils may decide to follow up on Sanchez’s threat and sell him in the January transfer window.

Man Utd revolt?

Eric Bailly could lead a revolt against Jose Mourinho unless the Manchester United manager plays his more often.

That is according to Ivory Coast publication Adbidjanshow, who claim Ivorian Bailly is unhappy with his manager.

The report suggests Bailly could even ask to quit United – with AC Milan and Arsenal keen on him – should game time not come his way.

Alexis Sanchez and Andreas Pereira may also join a revolt against Mourinho unless their individual situations don’t improve.

Chelsea flop to Fulham

Fulham have appointed Leicester icon Claudio Ranieri as their new manager – and a former Foxes player could soon join him at Craven Cottage.

Ranieri’s appointment was announced today and the manager is tasked with saving Fulham from relegation.

And Ladbrokes have Ranieri at 7/4 to sign Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater in the January transfer window.

Drinkwater has been told he can leave the Blues if the right offer comes in, and the chance to hook up with Ranieri again may tempt the midfielder.

Real Madrid struggles

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will not be bullied into losing his place in the XI if Eden Hazard is signed.

That is according to Spanish outlet OK Diario, who claim Hazard remains on Real’s radar.

Benzema was tipped to be sold last summer to make way for Hazard, before Cristiano Ronaldo was offloaded onto Juventus.

Still, Chelsea kept hold of Hazard and Benzema is supposedly determined to keep his place in the Los Blancos side, even if Belgian Hazard does eventually arrive.

Liverpool agreement over Dembele

Liverpool are in agreement over their interest in Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele, with the Sun claiming Michael Edwards is backing Jurgen Klopp’s desire to land the forward.

However, Barcelona are determined to give the France international one last chance to prove himself.

Dembele suffered a serious injury during his first season at Barcelona last year and is still a long way off finding his top form.

Barca hope the youngster can still come good but would have to take a hit on his £135m transfer fee were they to decide to sell up.