Manchester United could sign a new midfielder when the transfer window reopens in January, according to Sunday Mirror (page 70).

The Red Devils had a slow start to the Premier League campaign, picking up only seven points from their opening six matches. However, they have won their last three games, and are currently just one point adrift of the Champions League spots.

After the huge spending spree last summer, United may not have funds to spend big on a midfielder in January. Instead, they could get creative and pursue a loan deal. Sunday Mirror now claim that the club are lining up ‘a shock move’ for Jobe Bellingham.

Bellingham signed for Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £28 million from Sunderland last summer. He was hailed as a marquee signing, but things have gone pear-shaped for him, with just four starts in his first 12 appearances for the German heavyweights.

On top of this, there are growing tensions off the pitch between sporting director Sebastian Kehl and Bellingham’s father, Mark. The pair clashed during the opening game of the Bundesliga season. Mark took exception to his son being substituted at half-time by manager Niko...