Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd target Garner return, Liverpool receive Konate update, Arsenal priority

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Manchester United have been linked with Everton's James Garner, Liverpool are unlikely to lose Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and Arsenal have identified their priority for JanuaryJames Garner has emerged as a target for Manchester UnitedThe countdown is on... Manchester United, buoyed by last night's nervy 1-0 win at home to Newcastle, are braced for a busy month and although departures are more likely, there could be a new signing or two on the way - including a familiar face in Everton star James Garner.

Ibrahima Konate's contact expires in June and Real Madrid had been circling. Scroll down, as Mirror Football brings you all your transfer updates throughout Saturday...08:24Nathan RidleyGood morningHello and welcome to Saturday's live blog.We'll be providing transfer updates until the close of play.Stay tuned.KEY EVENTArsenal's priority for January emergesArsenal's January transfer priority will be to guarantee the strength of Mikel Arteta's squad going into the business end of the season.

(Image:Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)KEY EVENTReal Madrid turn away from KonateReal Madrid are increasingly less likely to sign Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, according to ESPN Deportes.Out of contract at the end of this season, 26-year-old Konate's future has been uncertain amid links to Madrid.But now it's claimed that Real are could exercise their buy-back option on Jacobo Ramon amid his eye-catching performances for Serie A side Como. (Image:Julian Finney/Getty Images)KEY EVENTMan Utd consider shock Garner returnManchester United are considering re-signing James Garner from Everton next month.Garner, 24, left Old Trafford three years ago after coming through their academy and has become a mainstay for the Toffees.