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Arne Slot explains Trent Alexander-Arnold talks amid Real Madrid transfer interest

Clubs across the continent are in the market for January transfer deals as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the 2024/25 season with titles, European football and survival all on the line.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all rumoured to be circling new arrivals as they battle it out in the Premier League while the window could see some big exits confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold negotiating a possible free transfer to Real Madrid and Manchester United open to selling Marcus Rashford. Randal Kolo Muani is said to be one option for United, who look likely to miss out on Viktor Gyokeres this month, while Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao.

One of the more intriguing sagas is the fate of Dani Olmo who could be left in limbo is Barcelona fail in their attempts to re-register him. The Spanish giants are battling LaLiga over finanical issues which could mean Olmo needs to find a new club and there are plenty of teams, Arsenal and Chelsea included, monitoring the situation.

And across the rest of the English top-flight, clubs are sticking to PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look to find cut-price deals to bolster their squads.

Man Utd add Denmark international Patrick Dorgu to wing-back wishlist

As Ruben Amorim continues to implement his 3/5 at the back formation at Manchester United, the club are in the market for a left wing-back this January.

According to the incorrigible Fabrizio Romano, Danish international Patrick Dorgu – who plys his trade for Italian side Lecce – has been added to their list.

Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez and PSG’s Nuno Mendes would be United’s preferred option but they’re more expensive and Dorgu has been monitored by Man Utd scouts in recent months. Napoli are also keen on the Dane, according to Romano.

Luke Baker7 January 2025 10:10

Joshua Zirkzee and Antony wanted on loan by European clubs as Man Utd look to rebuild

Manchester United forwards Joshua Zirkzee and Antony are attracting interest from European clubs who want to take them on loan.

But United are keen to keep Zirkzee, who is a target for Juventus, despite a traumatic time for the summer signing when supporters first cheered his substitution and then booed the Dutchman as he went off in last Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. However, Zirkzee’s name was sung by supporters in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool, when he came off the bench.

United see Zirkzee as an important member of their squad, though the 23-year-old has only scored four goals in 27 appearances since his £36.5m move from Bologna.

Meanwhile, Real Betis are one of several clubs who hope to borrow Antony for the second half of the season. The £85m winger, the second most expensive signing in United’s history, has not started a league game this season and has only played 84 minutes of top-flight football, spread over six substitute appearances.

Latest from Richard Jolly:

Joshua Zirkzee and Antony wanted on loan by European clubs as Man Utd look to rebuild

The forwards are being targeted by Juventus and Real Betis respectively

Luke Baker7 January 2025 09:50

Man Utd forced to move on after Viktor Gyokeres update

Viktor Gyokeres is set to stay at Sporting CP this winter, with negotiations to buy him from the Portuguese club being delayed until the summer, meaning Manchester United will need to look elsewhere to solve their striker issue this January.

Gyokeres has plundered 30 goals for Sporting this season and attracted attention all across Europe but Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb are saying he won’t be leaving Portugal this month.

United, with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim at the helm, are known to be interested in the Swedish, ex-Coventry star, while the likes of Man City, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also thought to be considering bids.

Luke Baker7 January 2025 08:48

Juve offer surprise swap deal to Man Utd

Juventus have offered to swap Dusan Vlahovic for Joshua Zirkzee as part of a January transfer move according to talkSPORT.

Zirkee has only scored three Premier League goals since his arrival at Old Trafford and is in the firing line as one of the squad players underforming.

The Dutchman signed for £36.5m in the summer but could make an early exit if a swap deal for Vlahovic can be arranged. Vlahovic has just 18 months left on his Juve contract in Turin and the Italian giants hope to benefit from his exit.

The Serbia international is the club’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions and has the ability to lead the line for United.

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Luke Baker7 January 2025 08:35

New transfer interest emerges for Marcus Rashford as Italian club want loan deal

AC Milan are interested in taking Marcus Rashford on loan as they look to offer him a route out of Manchester United.

The Serie A club’s interest is not advanced at this stage but United are aware that Rashford is wanted at San Siro.

The 27-year-old said last month he was “ready for a new challenge” after spending his entire career at Old Trafford and falling out of favour under new head coach Ruben Amorim.

Latest from Richard Jolly:

New transfer interest emerges for Marcus Rashford as Italian club want loan deal

Rashford is ‘ready for a new challenge’ away from Old Trafford with AC Milan interested in signing him

Luke Baker7 January 2025 08:13