TRANFER NEWS: Man Utd's £52m DOUBLE bid, Chelsea's Barkley joy, Arsenal eye French star

The summer transfer window may have closed, but with the season well underway managers can identify their team's weaknesses and search for potential additions in January...

Manchester United are prepared to offer Juventus £52m for their highly-rated duo Arturo Vidal and Angelo Ogbonna.

The Italian giants are believed to be receptive to an offer for the pair, but it is unlikely any deal will be finalised before the end of the season.

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Everton's coveted midfielder Ross Barkley.

Reports claim the West London side have edged ahead of Manchester City with a bid in the region of £50m.

Arsenal and Liverpool will go head-to-head to sign Marseille's red hot striker Andre-Pierre Gignac.

The 28-year-old Frenchman has netted eight goals in as many games, and will be allowed to leave in January for a modest £9.5m-£11m.

Chelsea are monitoring the progress of Benfica star Anderson Talisca as a possible replacement for club legend Didier Drogba.

The Brazilian youngster has started the season in spectacular fashion netting an impressive five goals in six games.

Arsenal could make an audacious attempt to sign Real Madrid star Sami Khedira for free.

Khedira's contract is due to expire next summer, and should he fail to agree an extension - could arrive at the Emirates.

The Gunners also have a chance of signing Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho despite his impending new deal.

The Portuguese star's contract will still include the same £37m buy-out clause.