Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Kobbie Mainoo subject of Bayern Munich interest as Man Utd consider selling star midfielder

Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2025 by Goal.com

Mainoo to Bayern?! Bundesliga giants eye Man Utd ace

Bayern Munich are ready to enter the race to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United amid an ongoing contract stand-off.

Per The Sun, Bayern are interested in signing Mainoo from United this month. The midfielder's future at Old Trafford is up in the air, as he is hoping to earn a new contract worth £200,000-per-week, a huge upgrade on his current £20,000-per-week deal. Mainoo would represent pure PSR profit for the Red Devils, as he is an academy product, and Chelsea are currently reported to be leading the race

Man City close in on Marmoush agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller suggested Omar Marmoush may stay despite Manchester City closing in on striking a deal for the Egypt star.

Sky Sports Germany has now revealed that negotiations took place between City's director of football Txiki Begiristain and Frankfurt regarding the sale of Marmoush this January. The Premier League giants believe a deal can be reached for a fee of €70 million (£59m/$71m) while the German side are holding out for €80m (£67m/$82m).

Rashford's agent holds Borussia Dortmund talks

Borussia Dortmund have held talks over signing Manchester United exile Marcus Rashford on loan in January, per a new report.

Rashford has been exiled by Ruben Amorim in recent weeks and has not played for United in the Premier League since December 7. He has confirmed that he wants to take on a new challenge and Sky Germany reports that Dortmund are interested in striking a loan deal.

Real Madrid line up replacement for Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat

Pressure mounts on Carlo Ancelotti after Supercopa defeat as Real Madrid lineup replacement for the Italian coach.

Per Relevo, club president Florentino Perez and other officials are unhappy with the Italian coach's team selection and tactics. His constant backing of Aurelien Tchouameni, despite the Frenchman's poor form, has annoyed the club bosses. They are also unhappy with Ancelotti's decision of not utilising academy graduate Raul Asencio more often.

Valencia sign Bournemouth's Aarons

La Liga side Valencia have confirmed the signing of AFC Bournemouth star Max Aarons until June 2025. The official statement from the club read: "Valencia CF have reached an agreement with AFC Bournemouth for the signing of Max Aarons until June 30, 2025."

Chukwuemeka set to leave Chelsea on loan

Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are ready to let young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka exit Stamford Bridge on loan in the January transfer window. The Blues have agreed to cover the player's entire salary and will include a no-buy option clause. Borussia Dortmund are keen on signing Chukwuemeka along with Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.

Man City ready to let Kyle Walker leave for free

Per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester City will allow their skipper to leave for free in the January window if he does not agree to stay put. They won't charge a transfer fee, despite the player having a year left on his existing deal, as a goodwill gesture towards a loyal servant of the club.

Why Man Utd & Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Van Dijk

Former Chelsea star Pat Nevin revealed why the Blues and Manchester United passed up a chance to sign Virgil van Dijk from Celtic.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, the 61-year-old said: "When it comes to Premier League clubs being unsure over signing players from Scotland, I remember being told by Manchester United and Chelsea that Virgil van Dijk made too many mistakes – but that’s because he was bored. Can you imagine how different things might have been if David Moyes had signed Virgil van Dijk? He ended up at Southampton and then Liverpool but teams didn’t want to pay the £10 million when he was at Celtic. Big money moves from Scotland to England are rare because teams are sceptical."

Aston Villa close to signing Malen from Dortmund

Per The Athletic, Aston Villa have reportedly agreed on a €23million plus €3m in add-ons transfer fee to sign Dutch forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.

The Netherlands international, who has scored five goals for the Bundesliga giants in the 2024/25 campaign in 21 appearances, have already agreed personal terms with the Villans and is on the verge of completing a move to the Premier League.

Maresca opens up on whether Chelsea will call back Chalobah

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed if the club are planning to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

Speaking to reporters, the Italian coach said: "He’s a Crystal Palace player. It's a lack of respect to talk about it now in public."

Veiga pushing for shock Chelsea exit

Chelsea spent €14 million (£12m/$15m) to land Renato Veiga from FC Basel in the summer, but they are now prepared to sell him after just six months as Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund push to sign him, according to The Athletic.

Arteta addresses likelihood of much-needed transfer after Havertz disasterclass

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has addressed growing calls for the Gunners to sign a new striker during the January transfer window after their FA Cup third-round exit.

Speaking to reporters, Arteta said: “We missed from various ways, from different players. I understand you guys asking. I cannot love our players more. I focus very much on the ones that we have to perform at the highest level, that’s it. The rest is not in our hands, my hands.”

Man Utd OPEN to selling £60m-rated Garnacho

Corriere dello Sport reports that Manchester United could be open to selling Alejandro Garnacho as they have to comply with Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. Garnacho, being a homegrown player, will earn the Red Devils a pure profit and they have reportedly set an asking price of €70million (£58m/$71m). The transfer fee, however, is open to negotiation.

Guardiola won't block Walker's Man City exit

Pep Guardiola will not block Kyle Walker from heading through the exits at Manchester City, admitting that a call on his future is “not my decision”.

Speaking to reporters, the City boss said: “He is an incredible player with his incredible physicality. When he is focused he is unstoppable as a right-back. He’s a top-class player. If he is fit he can play one, two, three, four more years as a professional. I have never seen a player with these physical conditions in my career. But if he wants to explore (other options), the club is going to explore, and he has to decide, not me. It’s not my decision."

Mascherano responds to Neymar welcoming 'MSN' reunion

Head coach Javier Mascherano has responded to Neymar's comments about potentially reuniting with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami.

Speaking to the media, the Argentine coach said: "We cannot talk about Neymar because we have nothing. Obviously, Neymar is a great player. Every coach in the world wants him but at the moment, but you know the MLS rules around the salary cap. So for us in this moment, it's impossible to try to think about him."

Amorim unsure if Rashford will ever play for Man Utd again amid transfers rumours

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he is unsure if Marcus Rashford will ever play for the Red Devils again amid rumours of a move away.

Speaking to reporters after United's FA Cup win over Arsenal, Amorim said: "I don't know. We'll see. He is a player for Manchester United. We'll see. He has to work. "He has to represent his club and he loves his club but I have to make choices. I already spoke about how I make the choices. It is what it is. Let's continue, let's see the next game and like I said I have to make a selection."