Transfer rumours and football gossip: David de Gea, Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane

David de Gea is open to a surprise move to Newcastle United after their goalkeeper, Nick Pope, was ruled out with a dislocated shoulder (The Times).

Pope will undergo surgery, with the operation leaving the 31-year-old facing around four months out (The Athletic).

Raphael Varane wants to remain at Manchester United beyond the January transfer window - provided he is wanted (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are lining up a move for Mike Maignan, according to reports (The Sun).

Chris Wilder is returning to his beloved Sheffield United after convincing the club he is a changed man (Daily Mirror).

Jadon Sancho is "leaning towards" leaving Manchester United in January but will reportedly wait until the club's ownership situation is sorted (The Sun).

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Jonny Castro Otto's Wolves future is hanging in the balance after he was excluded from the training ground following an incident (The Sun).

Jean-Philippe Mateta's future at Crystal Palace is uncertain as he seeks a move in the January transfer window (The Athletic).

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