The north London rivals are both expected to be on the hunt for new recruits come the end of the season, with a new centre-back on the agenda for both
The La Liga man wanted by Unai Emery would apparently change Aston Villa for the better, shoring up their weakness
The 25-year-old defender will be able to put himself in the shop window after being named in the Spain squad for the World Cup in Qatar
Villa plan to kick off the Emery era in style upon signing a Man Utd target, with the new manager's decision proving Gerrard was right
Emery is already plotting where he can improve his first XI in the new year and a centre-back is very high on the new Villa manager's list of priorities
Aston Villa are being tipped to sign two valuable players ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea following Unai Emery's arrival in the West Midlands
Chelsea are interested in signing a Villarreal pair who both have release clauses, but the bigger deal must go through Man Utd.
Man Utd are preparing January moves for two stars for a combined £98m, Tottenham are looking at a goal-hungry Danish winger, while Chelsea fancy a £89m-rated Villarreal duo
Like any well-run club, Arsenal have a succession plan in the event of a top star leaving - and a top LaLiga star is seemingly on Arsenal's wanted list
A report has revealed how Erik ten Hag is having a big influence on Man Utd's transfer decisions already
A training ground bust-up could be a factor behind United's willingness to serve up two stars if it helps land Pau Torres.
United are deemed the 'great favourite', though Spurs have a plan in mind to scupper Ten Hag.
Spurs have renewed optimism a deal for the Spain defender can be done - with a player unwanted by Antonio Conte seemingly offered as a makeweight
The Villarreal star is a wanted man but reports of an imminent switch to Old Trafford seem premature.
Manchester United and Tottenham are set to collide over two centre-back targets, while Newcastle are linked with a sensational move for Neymar
New Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly identified Pau Torres as an ideal centre-back signing this summer
The Spain international is a quality performer and has been on Spurs' radar for some time.
The finer details of Rudiger's move to Real have surfaced in Spain, though Chelsea have wasted little time in lining up his replacement.
Ten Hag plans to make wholesale changes to his Man Utd side - and will put his immediate focus into the signing of a new partner for Varane
Rudiger's impending exit has left Chelsea seeking a left-sided centre-half, though reports have indicated Man Utd could scupper their plans.
The defender has also spoken about how he and his teammates will go about the task of stopping Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and company
Man Utd are plotting a shake-up with a £50m Spurs target eyed to replace three stars, while a rising Arsenal ace is courting mass interest.
Spurs could receive £30m from the transfer, for which talks are opening - but the reward could turn out to be far more significant
Man Utd will priortise a Villarreal star, Arsenal are closing on two new forwards, while Liverpool are Chelsea both fancy an Angers striker
They witnessed his ability first-hand last summer and he has continued to impress against high-calibre opponents since, so is being watched
Antonio Conte is a major fan of someone Tottenham tried to sign before he took charge - and they will hope to be more convincing this time
A played valued at £65million has revealed Tottenham's major offer for him in the summer
Gerrard is keen to put his own stamp on Villa and is reportedly targeting an ambitious deal for a star he 'loves'
Chelsea reportedly have three names in mind as they look to replace veteran defender Thiago Silva in 2022
Man City have been monitoring a centre-back linked with Chelsea, thus setting up a potentially fierce January transfer battle.