When Jonathan David looks set to stay at Lille this season, Manchester United are planning a surprise January move for another Ligue 1 striker. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the world.
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– Pep Guardiola signs Manchester City extension until 2027
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United have initiated contact with Paris Saint-Germain to express their interest in the striker Randal Kolo Muanireports Le10 Sport. The report says United are keen to secure a loan deal in January that will last until the end of the season. With discussions to follow, a final decision could be made with Kolo Muani, who has started just one of PSG’s last seven league games. United currently lack the funds to complete the permanent transfer of the 25-year-old, but with Ruben Amorim said to be a big fan, a winter loan move could be on the cards, with West Ham and Newcastle also following him. .
– United also want to re-sign the Lille midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, said The Sun. The 24-year-old came through the ranks at Man United before leaving in 2020 and he has impressed Amorim with his performances since then, while he has also been good enough to earn a call-up to England’s senior team.
Chelsea are unsure if they will be able to sign the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and looking for alternatives, says journalist Simon Phillips. The Blues have been monitoring a number of centre-forwards in Europe, including Brighton & Hove Albion Evan Ferguson and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap. Although Nicholas Jackson has impressed at Stamford Bridge there are concerns over Christopher Nkunku‘s season in the club, and the new number 9 on the agenda.
– Chelsea Ben Chilwell has emerged as a loan target for Juventus this season, reports Tuttosport. The left-back has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge by new manager Enzo Maresca, meaning he is now looking for a new club. So, Juve could soon test the waters with a January loan offer for Chilwell, which would require Chelsea to continue to pay a percentage of his €5m-a-year salary.
– Jonathan David will not leave Lille this season despite strong interest from Bayern Munich, says Florian Plettenberg. With the Canada international also unlikely to sign a contract extension, all signs point to David becoming a free agent next summer. The 24-year-old will have no shortage of admirers if he becomes a free agent, as the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona, ​​​​​​Real Madrid and Juventus will all be interested in signing him. David has scored 78 goals in 157 Ligue 1 matches since joining Lille in 2020.
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ANOTHER RUMOR
CP sports defender Ousmane Diomande is leaning towards joining Manchester United, and former manager Rubem Amorim, instead of Manchester City. (Sky Sports)
Real Madrid will not consider the loan of the teenage striker Endrick in January and reports of interest from Southampton were false. (Fabrizio Romano)
The 21-year-old Real Valladolid striker Raul Moro is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham. (Super Deportation)
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will battle it out to sign the Ajax defender Devyne Rensch. (Caught Offside)
Real Madrid wants to sign a “new Peter“- Tenerife starlet Aaron Martin. The 17-year-old midfielder has made eight appearances for Tenerife in Spain’s Second Division this season, drawing comparisons with another Canary-Islands-born prodigy, who signed for Barcelona. (US Daily)
Real Madrid believe Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies will join them on a free transfer in the summer. (ACE)
Newcastle won’t go back on their £70m bid for the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in January as Sven Botman is set to return from injury. (River)
Manchester United and Real Madrid will compete to sign the Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. (Caught Offside)
West Ham, Newcastle, Everton and Nottingham Forest are tracking the £17m-rated Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto. (TBR)
Achraf Hakimi has signed a five-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the Ligue 1 club until 2029. (RMC Sport)
Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill has attracted interest from Rangers and a number of Serie A clubs including Torino, Fiorentina and Lazio, as he is set to become a free agent next summer after his current contract expires. (Ekrem Konur)
