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Manchester United ponder a loan move for Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, while PSV’s Johan Bakayoko attracts interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United are weighing up a loan move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, according to Sky Sports. The club are said to be “discussing internally” whether they’ll pursue a loan, with a permanent deal currently out of the question. This report doubles down on an earlier report by ESPN that Man United were keeping a close eye on Nkunku. The 27-year-old is viewed as one of several forwards who could suit manager Ruben Amorim’s system — and potentially replace the outgoing Marcus Rashford. Winger Alejandro Garnacho has also been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with some outlets suggesting a swap deal involving Nkunku could become an option for United and Chelsea.
– PSV winger Johan Bakayoko is attracting interest from the Premier League and Bundesliga, Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger reports. The 21-year-old is “looking to take the next step” in his career this summer, and could be available for as little as €25m. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are all closely monitoring Bakayoko, who has scored six goals in the Eredivisie this season. The Belgium international is under contract with PSV until June 2026.
– Barcelona want to sign Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford and the forward is willing to take a pay cut to get a move this month, says the Daily Star. Rashford, 27, is out of favour at Old Trafford but has limited options due to his high wages. The England international has a preference to move to Barcelona and Mundo Deportivo claims that the financially stricken club could try to move on defender Andreas Christensen so they can make room for Rashford.
– The New York Red Bulls have entered talks to sign Germany international Timo Werner, per Footmercato. The 28-year-old, who is on loan at Tottenham from RB Leipzig, could soon be heading to MLS on a permanent basis. Should negotiations be successful, it remains to be seen when he’d join the Red Bulls, as Werner’s Spurs loan doesn’t end until June. He is under contract with RB Leipzig until 2026, having joined the club in a €20m deal from Chelsea in August 2022.
– AC Milan are preparing a second offer for Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez, as per Matteo Moretto. The Serie A club are prepared to make a sizable financial commitment to secure a deal this month, hoping to get closer to Feyenoord’s valuation of the player. Giménez, 23, has already agreed terms with Milan over a three-and-a-half-year contract, which can also be extended by an additional 12 months. The Buenos Aires-born forward has earned 32 caps for Mexico since 2021, scoring four goals.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Manchester United have made a second bid of €30m to sign 20-year-old Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu, but the club want €40m. (TalkSPORT)
– Fenerbahce are looking to sign Barcelona winger Ansu Fati on loan, as former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho wants to strength his side. (AS)
– RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is eyeing a move to Arsenal over Chelsea or Manchester United in the summer, but Leipzig won’t let the 21-year-old leave in the January transfer window. (TalkSPORT)
– Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei is set to join Lazio for €12m, with a clause worth 25% of his next transfer included. (Sport Italia)
– Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak will be offered a new long-term contract in the summer to ward off transfer interest from every top club in Europe. (Telegraph)
– Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign 21-year-old FC Köln goalkeeper Jonas Urbig for €10m. (Bild)
– Fresh talks were held between Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday as the Bundesliga club tried to seal a loan transfer for Emiliano Buendía. (Florian Plettenberg)