4pm Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd eye Haaland, Martinez and Paredes, Giroud eyes Chelsea exit, and Foden to Real Madrid

THE season is near the halfway mark and clubs are eyeing the January transfer window.

More than three months after the window slammed shut for teams in England and around Europe, it’s almost time for the wheeling and dealing to start all over again.

And Manchester United look set to be busy as they target Lautaro Martinez, Erling Haaland and Leandro Paredes.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud has been told to leave Chelsea for more game time or risk his international future.

Follow all the latest updates and gossip below…