Transfer news and rumours: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexis Sanchez, Cristian Pavon

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Manchester United to MLS/Chinese Super League

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could leave Manchester United before the end of the season if he is offered a deal to move to Major League Soccer in the US or the Chinese Super League. Yahoo reports that the 36-year-old Swedish striker is out of contract in the summer and “could potentially leave before its conclusion” because the US and Chinese leagues run from March until the end of the calendar year.

Alexis Sanchez: Arsenal to Manchester City

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City have reportedly bid £20million for Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, says the Guardian, and have offered the Chilean a contract worth £250,000 a week to join this month. The deal is worth £13m a season and will last until 2023. Sanchez is free to talk to overseas clubs. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have shown an interest in the 29-year-old.

Cristian Pavon: Boca Juniors to Arsenal

The Gunners are lining up Boca Juniors star Cristian Pavon as the replacement for Man City-bound Alexis Sanchez. Argentine striker Pavon, 21, has a reported £27m release clause. The Sun says that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is “prepared to meet” the sum and bring him to London.

Theo Walcott: Arsenal to Everton

Everton have emerged as favourites to sign Theo Walcott and could be set to bid £20m for the Arsenal and England forward. The Daily Mail reports that Walcott is also a target for former club Southampton, but Everton are confident they can strike a deal during the January transfer window.

Thomas Lemar: Monaco to Liverpool/Arsenal

It will cost £90m for Liverpool or Arsenal to sign Monaco star Thomas Lemar. According to the Daily Mirror, Monaco are “open to cashing in” on Lemar with coach Leonardo Jardim admitting: “We do not typically sell players in the winter transfer window. But the month is long and many things could happen.”

Javier Hernandez: West Ham United to Los Angeles FC

New Major League Soccer franchise Los Angeles FC want to sign West Ham striker Javier Hernandez. The Mexican player has not enjoyed the best of spells since making a £16m move to London and LA boss Bob Bradley is keen to bring him to the States. In quotes reported by The Sun, Bradley said: “From my point of view as a coach, Chicarito is a great player, with great personality and a great goalscorer.”

Marouane Fellaini: Manchester United to Galatasaray/Besiktas

Out-of-contract midfielder Marouane Fellaini is still in talks with Manchester United about a new deal at Old Trafford. The Belgian is free to speak to overseas clubs. There has been reported interest in the 30-year-old from Turkish rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas, Sky Sports News understands.