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Champions League action this week has given several clubs across Europe a reality check in respect to where they currently sit in the football food chain. Could the January transfer window offer these clubs a chance to move up the ladder?

In our transfer roundup today, we have an update on Manchester United's search for a new midfielder, as Ruben Amorim continues to cling to his job at Old Trafford.

Additionally, have news on Raheem Sterling's feature, with the former Man City and Liverpool winger currently surplus to requirements at Chelsea.

Here are the biggest headlines of the day…

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Raheem Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal – Photo by Imago

Raheem Sterling could soon find himself back in first-team action, with Celtic reportedly ready to sign the Chelsea winger on a loan deal until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old has been exiled by Chelsea this summer, but after failing to secure a move elsewhere over the summer, a transfer to Celtic could now be his only option.

According to Transfersdotcom, Brendan Rodgers is keen on reuniting with Sterling, whom he managed when he was Liverpool manager between 2012 and 2015.

If Sterling does secure a move to Celtic, it is entirely possible that he could reignite his career in Scotland, given the lower standard of competition in the Scottish Premiership. His experience could also help Celtic to be competitive in the Europa League.

Liverpool made summer contact with Julian Alvarez

Liverpool enjoyed a last-minute win over Atletico Madrid last night, and if things had worked out differently this summer, then the Reds could have lined up with Atleti's best player, Julian Alvarez, in their ranks.

According to the Daily Mirror, Alvarez's representative has confirmed that Liverpool made a formal offer for the striker this summer, but it was rebuffed by Atletico Madrid.

If Liverpool had pursued a move for Alvarez, then it is highly unlikely that Alexander Isak would have made the move to Anfield, too. The Reds spent more than £200m on Isak and Hugo Ekitike over the summer.

For now, Alvarez remains in the Spanish capital, but a move back to the Premier League at some point in the future remains a possibility.

Man Utd target Elliot Anderson

Man Utd's search for a new central midfielder has now reportedly shifted to Elliot Anderson, with Ruben Amorim desperate for reinforcements in his engine room.

According to one of the club's former scouts, Mick Brown, Anderson is on the club's radar, and they believe that he would solve a lot of their problems in the middle of the park.

Nottingham Forest would be reluctant to sell, but now that Anderson is an England international, there is a chance that he could agitate for a move in the near future.

As things stand, Nottingham Forest would command a fee of around £70m for the 22-year-old, which is double what they paid Newcastle for his services in July 2024.

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