Manchester United may need to start getting the skates on when it comes to signing a defender.

Not only are we now ten days into the window, but their rivals are circling over their prey.

It's no secret that United are desperate for a centre-back.

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But as yet haven't been persuaded to part with any cash.

It's going to take a fair chunk of it to get any of the players they're said to be after.

That may now need to change - Real Madrid are lurking.

So let's take a look at today's transfer talk...

United have eyes on a young Brazilian goalkeeper (
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AFP)

United's de Gea Plan B

Brazilian goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao has been linked with a move as David de Gea still hasn't signed his new deal.

The 18-year-old plays for Cruzeiro B in Brazil - and the teenager is catching the eye.

But United aren't alone in watching the player.

Arsenal and Italian side Roma are both also keeping tabs on talented Brazao.

Real Madrid are in for one of the Red Devils' big targets (
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Antonio Villalba)

Koulibaly offer to be lodged - by a rival

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to put £90 million down to tempt Napoli for defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Manchester United are very keen on 27-year-old but aren't keen on paying such a fee.

The central defender could be heading for Spain if they don't but down a bid.

Real are known to be desperate for the player and Napoli know they won't get the £110m they're asking for.

United have been linked with Christian Eriksen for a while (
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AFP/Getty)

Spurs slap huge price tag on Eriksen

Tottenham will not let playmaker Christian Eriksen leave for less than £225 million.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Dane. 

Spanish newspaper Marca say Daniel Levy quoted fellow admirers Real Madrid a world record fee last month.

Eriksen will be out of contract in 2020 but Spurs won't let him go.