The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. Arsenal wont want to sell but if the player sees the project Juventus are trying to build he will be tempted to leave the Gunners if trophies can be won elsewhere. Central defender Pepe, 33, has fallen down the Bernabeu pecking order and Jose Mourinho is looking to sign him next summer. he recent emergence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as a successful centre-back pairing means United could put any deal off until the summer. David Nugent could also find himself on the move in January having made just four substitute appearances. Gabriel Jesus touched down in Manchester on New Years Day and boss Pep Guardiola will not give him long to settle in before handing him his debut. MANCHESTER UNITED have made an enquiry over the availability of James Rodriguez for next summer — and have been told he would cost them £50million. Jones and Rojo are one of a number of different centre-back pairings Mourinho has tried since replacing Louis van Gaal in the Old Trafford hotseat in the summer. by former United boss Louis Van Gaal and enjoyed a solid first season at Old Trafford making 39 appearances under the Dutchman. At 22, Lindelof would be a long-term signing — and could form a partnership with Bailly, who is the same age.