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Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd on alert as De Ligt could leave Bayern in the summer

Bayern Munich's star defender Matthijs de Ligt could leave the club next summer despite having a contract until 2027, according to Florian Plettenberg.

While it is unlikely that the player would move out in the January transfer window, he could consider leaving the club in the summer. Red Devils may consider signing him if Erik ten Hag continues as the club's manager.

Man Utd enter race to sign Bologna's Zirkzee

Manchester United are set to compete with Arsenal to secure the service of Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee, according to Florian Plettenberg.

The Red Devils have already enquired about the 22-year-old but is unlikely that the Italian club will let him leave in January.

Liverpool star set to leave club in the summer

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is all set to leave the club in the summer when his contract expires with the club.

According to The Standard, several top European clubs along with Steven Gerrard-managed Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq have shown interest in signing the Spanish international.

CFG rope in Mexican wonderkid Alex Alcala

The City Football Group have officially completed the signing of Mexican wonderkid Alex Alcala from LA Galaxy, according to Fabrizio Romano.

CFG had an agreement with the MLS side since 2020 and they have now finally decided to exercise the option of bringing him in their setup.

Lingard offered to Portland Timbers by his new agent

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has been reportedly offered to MLS side Portland Timbers by his new agent, according to the Daily Mail.

Lingard, who has been a free agent since June 2023, recently cut ties with his former agent as he failed to find a new club in the last six months. At The Timbers, the 31-year-old will get a chance to reunite with another former United player Phil Neville who joined the club as their manager in November.

Man City set to sign Serbian wonderkid Mijatovic

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on signing Serbian wonderkid Jovan Mijatovic from Red Star Belgrade.

The 18-year-old will be sent on loan to New York City FC immediately after his signing, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Man Utd want Chelsea outcast Chalobah

Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah, according to Fichajes.

Other than the Red Devils, Bayern and Inter are also keen on signing the defender who is yet to make an appearance for the Blues this season.

Man Utd enquire about Barcelona star

Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Barcelona defender Ronaldo Araujo who is also wanted by Bayern Munich, according to Florian Plettenberg.

The Catalan giants have informed the English club that they will demand a transfer fee in excess of €80 million. The player himself, though, wants to stay back at the club beyond next summer.

Man Utd eyeing move for Real Sociedad star

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal in the summer, according to Todofichajes.

The player reportedly has a release clause of €60m which the Red Devils are ready to trigger. Oyarzabal's current contract with his club runs until 2028.

Chicago Fire sign Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano

MLS side Chicago Fire rope in defender Allan Arigoni from FC Lugano on a season-long loan, the club confirmed on Monday.

After signing the player, the club's sporting director Georg Heitz said, "We have been able to closely evaluate Allan during his time with our partner club, FC Lugano. Adding a right-back during this window was a priority for us, and we believe that Allan's technical and physical abilities are well suited for the League and our game model."

Ugbo's transfer to Sheffield Wednesday could help Wrexham

The loan move of former Chelsea youth player Ike Ugbo from French club Troyes to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday could prove to be beneficial to Wrexham, according to Football League World.

Chelsea eyeing move for either Benzema or Firmino

Chelsea are considering signing either of Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino as they look for temporary solutions to their goalscoring woes.

Thomas Frank wants Toney to stay at Brentford

Brentford manager Thomas Frank wants to keep Ivan Toney at the club despite interest from top clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea.

Speaking to reporters regarding Toney's future, the manager said, "It's very clear — I don't want to let him go. I want to keep him as long as possible and I only have that in mind. My only focus is getting him ready for the game vs Nottingham Forest."

Four Premier League clubs interested in Nice's Pablo Rosario

Nice midfielder Pablo Rosario is being tracked by Brentford, Wolves, Fulham, and West Ham as per The Express. In anticipation of a January transfer, the four Premier League teams have been scouting the Netherlands international in recent months. However, they have fierce rivals in the Bundesliga in Stuttgart and Werder Bremen.

Dortmund sporting director talks about signing Sancho in the summer

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl talked to Sky90 about the chances of signing Jadon Sancho permanently in the summer.

"Realistically speaking, not that much. Manchester United paid over 85 million euros for him two-and-a-half years ago and there was no way for us to secure a purchase option in a way that was economically viable. The salary is one thing, the transfer package is another. If he develops in the way we hope, then other clubs will become active in the summer and then he will probably be a category of player that will be difficult for Borussia Dortmund to afford. But we'll see what happens in the summer."

Jordan Henderson won't be let go by Al-Ettifaq

Jordan Henderson is reportedly being blocked from leaving Al-Ettifaq during the winter transfer window, despite Ajax admitting to talks.

The former Liverpool captain, who joined ex-Reds star Steven Gerrard in the Middle East after completing a £12 million ($15m) move during the summer of 2023, is reportedly looking for a way out of Saudi Arabia a matter of months after accepting a new challenge. According to the Daily Mail, Al-Ettifaq have no intention of bowing to those demands before the January window closes.

Luis Enrique rubbishes Kylian Mbappe speculations

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has reacted angrily to the ongoing speculation regarding Kylian Mbappe, branding the unwelcome rumours a "lie".

"Do you know how many years I have been in the elite of world European football? Well, five in Madrid, eight in Barcelona as a player. As a coach, six at Barcelona, at Roma, at Celta Vigo. I played for Sporting Gijon. I was born in a locker room in which around it there are always comments from one person, from another, a rumour, a lie, and a lie is made. I'm so used to that, I don't care."