Transfer Updates On Garnacho, Duran, Vlahovic, Konate, Grealish, Others

Napoli are actively pursuing a significant transfer as they aim to secure a £50 million deal for Alejandro Garnacho, a 20-year-old Manchester United winger from Argentina, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Meanwhile, West Ham have encountered a setback in their efforts to bolster their attacking options, as Aston Villa have rejected their substantial £57 million transfer bid for Jhon Duran. Villa are steadfast in their decision not to part with the promising 21-year-old Colombian forward, who is valued at a hefty £80 million during this transfer window, according to the Telegraph.

Further complicating West Ham’s pursuit, Aston Villa are displeased with the timing of the bid, as it coincides with their preparations for a crucial upcoming match against Monaco in the penultimate round of this season’s Champions League group phase, as highlighted by the Guardian.

Chelsea are exploring a potential transfer for Dusan Vlahovic, a 24-year-old striker from Juventus and Serbia. The London club has engaged in discussions with the Italian side regarding the potential sale of their young Portuguese defender, Renato Veiga, who is 21 years old, according to the Times.

At Manchester United, there are ongoing negotiations to bring in Patrick Dorgu, a 20-year-old left-back from Lecce, targeting him as a suitable replacement to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Additionally, United are considering other options, including Rayan Ait-Nouri, a 23-year-old left-back from Wolves and Algeria, and Tyrick Mitchell, a 25-year-old left-back from Crystal Palace and England. However, pursuing Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes, a 22-year-old full-back and Portuguese international, is deemed an unrealistic option for this transfer window, according to ESPN.

Liverpool are facing a new contract dilemma involving their French defender Ibrahima Konate, who is 25 years old. Despite being offered a contract extension, he has yet to sign, creating uncertainty around his future at the club, as stated by the Telegraph.

There are also whispers of interest from Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund in Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, as speculation grows regarding his future at the Etihad Stadium. Similarly, Kevin de Bruyne, the 33-year-old Belgium midfielder, has indicated that while he hasn’t discussed a new contract with Manchester City, he anticipates some developments, with his current deal set to expire this summer, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Tottenham Hotspur are contemplating a move for Liam Delap, an English striker aged 21 from Ipswich Town, but faces potential competition from Chelsea.

In a contrasting scenario, Liverpool remain resolute in their decision not to accept any offers for Harvey Elliott, a 21-year-old England Under-21 midfielder, during the January or summer transfer windows, despite his limited first-team appearances, as reported by Football Insider.

Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez is poised to remain with Bournemouth for the time being, despite interest from Manchester United. However, it is anticipated that the 21-year-old defender could make a move during the summer transfer window, as noted by Florian Plettenberg from Sky Germany.

Tottenham are also grappling with challenges in their pursuit of Slovakian centre-back Milan Skriniar, 29, due to intense competition from both Galatasaray and Paris Saint-Germain’s loan situation, illuminating the complexities of the current transfer environment, according to TBR Football.

AC Milan are exploring loan opportunities for two young forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, a 21-year-old Danish international from Manchester United, and Joshua Zirkzee, a 23-year-old Dutch international. These pursuits indicate Milan’s intentions to strengthen their attacking options this season, as reported by ESPN.