Nottingham Forest central defender Murillo and Middlesbrough’s midfielder Hayden Hackney are included on Michael Carrick’s list at Manchester United, whereas Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is focusing on acquiring Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Stay tuned for the latest transfer updates and speculations from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– The Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is a significant target on Manchester United‘s wishlist as they intend to find a replacement for Harry Maguire with his contract ending in the summer, according to The Daily Mail. Murillo, 23, has caught the eye of Chelsea previously and is eager to move on despite agreeing to a 4½ year contract in January 2025, but a spot in the Champions League would greatly enhance United’s likelihood of securing a deal. At the same time, United will be competing with Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and Everton to obtain Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, according to TEAMtalk. New United manager Michael Carrick has a high regard for the 23-year-old from their time together, but Boro wish to retain him until summer.
– Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez is now focused on pursuing Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and ex-Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp while searching for «saviors» as the club faces a crisis, as indicated by Sky Sports Deutschland. Chelsea’s midfielder Enzo Fernández is also on Los Blancos‘ wishlist, but they will encounter competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Acquiring Haaland would be challenging as over €500 million would be necessary to recruit the 25-year-old, and Brazil star Vinícius Júnior would need to be sold first. Another Sky Sports Deutschland article suggests that Real Madrid is closely observing 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane.
– Changes in management at Real Madrid could prompt a move for PSG’s central defender Willian Pacho, according to Marca. The Ecuador international has spent just two years at Les Parisiens, but current interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa is a prime candidate to take over Madrid permanently next season and would seek to acquire the 24-year-old should he secure the job full time.
– Numerous speculations have tied Juventus to potential transfers. Firstly, Sky Sports Italia states that the Bianconeri are weighing a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, either now or in the upcoming summer, with the Eagles requesting around €40 million. In other news, Gazzetta dello Sport reports they could push for Celta Vigo right back Oscar Mingueza, despite his contract expiring this summer, in addition to facilitating the return of Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa. Additionally, a video from the same outlet reveals they aspire to secure Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. Lastly, Nicolo Schira hints that Juve are planning a summer acquisition of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
– Ajax midfielder Rayane Bounida, 19, has garnered interest from both Real Madrid and Barcelona as the summer transfer market approaches, per AS. Bounida has recorded five assists in 13 matches this season and is regarded as one of the most promising players emerging from the Ajax academy recently. Both Madrid and Barcelona won’t be aiming to acquire him this month but may contend for his signature come summer.
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– Roma have finalized the signing of Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen on an initial loan for €2 million, with an option to secure a permanent deal for €25 million this summer. Read
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OTHER RUMORS
– Atletico Madrid, two clubs from the Premier League, and several teams in Italy are expressing interest in Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie, with an anticipated transfer exceeding €10 million as his contract nears its expiration in the summer. (Ben Jacobs)
– Manchester United are becoming more confident about signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba during the summer window. (Sun)
– Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 32, is attracting attention from Inter Milan, Napoli, and Fiorentina this month. (Tuttomercato)
– Fenerbahce has reached a full agreement with former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, but negotiations with Al Ittihad are proving to be very intricate as the Saudi Pro League team is not prepared to allow the France international to depart in January. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Borussia Dortmund convened about Nico Schlotterbeck‘s future on Wednesday. They are attempting to retain the central defender while Bayern Munich favors Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, as interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool has diminished. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Galatasaray has made enticing propositions to Fabian Ruiz, but the midfielder is close to signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. (AS)
– The fact that Marc-Andre ter Stegen was benched during Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory against Racing Santander could expedite the goalkeeper’s exit, with a loan deal to Girona appearing to be the most probable outcome. (Sport)
– Hakan Calhanoglu seems poised to depart from Inter Milan in the summer, particularly as the midfielder wishes to return to Turkey to play for Galatasaray. (Rudy Galetti)
– After an $18 million proposal from Toronto FC, Norwich City is asserting that they will not allow USMNT striker Josh Sargent to leave amidst their Championship relegation struggle. (Athletic)
– Galatasaray is targeting Atalanta pair Ademola Lookman and Ederson, although they encounter rivalry from Fenerbahce for the former, while Atletico Madrid is also assessing the latter. (Tuttosport)
– Inter is seeking to re-sign PSV Eindhoven’s Ivan Perisic as they look for a short-term substitute for the injured Denzel Dumfries. (Corriere dello Sport)
– The Arsenal women’s team has already engaged in serious discussions with Georgia Stanway to recruit the 27-year-old when her Bayern Munich deal concludes this summer. Other clubs are expressing interest as well. (Florian Plettenberg)
– West Ham United is open to allowing Flamengo to acquire Lucas Paqueta if the Brazilian attacking midfielder is loaned back for the remainder of the season, although Flamengo is reluctant to agree to such terms. (Guardian)
– Aston Villa might redirect their focus towards Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos after failing to secure new Spurs signing Conor Gallagher. (TalkSPORT)
– Villa is also interested in former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Besiktas from Roma. (Times)
– Nottingham Forest has reached out to the representatives of Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi but has not yet submitted a formal offer, with the club seeking €35 million. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Wolfsburg proposed a bid of £15.6 million for Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, 23, who has also caught the interest of West Ham. (Athletic)
– Fiorentina has reached a deal to loan Leeds United midfielder Jack Harrison for the rest of the season, with a viewpoint to make his move permanent for €7 million. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Napoli is advancing on a deal to acquire attacking midfielder Allan from Palmeiras. The Serie A club has raised their offer from €30 million to €35 million for the 21-year-old, who has drawn past interest from Newcastle and Zenit. (ESPN Brasil)
– Benfica’s left back Obrador is nearing a loan move to Torino for the remainder of the season. (AS)
