According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan, although they face stiff competition from their Premier League rivals.

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It’s claimed that Spurs’ move for the Brazillian had hit an obstacle with the La Liga outfit wanting around £25m for his services, but talks remain ongoing between the two parties over a temporary move.

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And in a new twist, United have entered the running as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his frontline before tonight’s 11pm deadline with the La Liga man offered to the Red Devils on loan.

Jose has been left out of the Sociedad squad for their last three fixtures as they look to resolve his immediate future.

Striker lifeline

Now that Ed Woodward has pulled off a blinder in signing Bruno Fernandes, he needs to act quickly to secure his manager a new striker.

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The Red Devils still haven’t replaced Romelu Lukaku, who left for Inter Milan in the summer, and Marcus Rashford’s long-term injury has put increasing pressure on Anthony Martial and 18-year-old starlet Mason Greenwood to perform in the number nine role.

A temporary solution could hugely benefit the club as they won’t want to panic or rush into making any sort of eight-figure signing so late on in January.

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The 28-year-old has scored eight times in the Spanish top-flight this campaign, and if he can replicate such exploits for the rest of the season, then they can certainly revisit the situation in the summer should they manage to clinch him on loan.

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