Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have both emerged as potential suitors for Manchester United’s English forward Marcus Rashford, 27, who has found himself sidelined in the team’s plans.
The interest from these clubs adds to the already competitive race, which includes AC Milan, as they contemplate a possible transfer for the underutilized striker, Sky Sports reported.
In other transfer news, Manchester City are reportedly keen on acquiring 25-year-old Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt. The German club has set a hefty valuation of £50 million for the talented player. However, as of now, Eintracht Frankfurt has not received any official offers from City regarding Marmoush, indicating that discussions may still be in the preliminary stages, according to ESPN.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are among several clubs evaluating a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain’s 26-year-old French striker Randal Kolo Muani. The player’s impressive performances have caught the attention of multiple teams, and United are keen to bolster their attacking options, the Telegraph shared.
In the youth transfer market, Chelsea appears to be leading the charge to secure 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is currently at Manchester United. Talks regarding a new contract for Mainoo have stalled, leaving him dissatisfied with the initial offer from his club. His current deal was set to last until 2027, setting the stage for potential negotiations with other clubs, the Mail claimed.
In a broader context, Manchester United are open to considering substantial transfer offers for various players in their squad. This includes Mainoo, as well as 20-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho and 21-year-old Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, signaling a shift in their strategy this transfer window, according to the Guardian.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly engaged in discussions to extend the contract of their 22-year-old Brazilian center-back Murillo, reflecting the club’s intent to secure his future beyond the current agreement, which is set to expire in 2028, the Athletic reported.
In the South American transfer market, Palmeiras has shown interest in signing 29-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira. However, negotiations with Fulham have yet to yield any concrete agreement regarding the player’s transfer, the transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano wrote.
Furthermore, Manchester United are eyeing Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez but faces challenges due to Bournemouth’s asking price of £40 million for the 22-year-old defender, which could impede negotiations, according to Teamtalk.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have been keeping tabs on Chelsea’s 21-year-old attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, indicating that the player’s versatility and potential have piqued their interest, Sky Germany reported.
Arsenal have expressed interest in 22-year-old Nico Williams, a talented winger from Athletic Bilbao. However, due to current financial constraints facing the club, Arsenal are unable to make any moves for the Spaniard in this transfer window, Talksport claimed.
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