Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chrstopher Nkunku to Man Utd? Red Devils open talks for Chelsea star as Blues eye bid for Alejandro Garnacho - 7M sport

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chrstopher Nkunku to Man Utd? Red Devils open talks for Chelsea star as Blues eye bid for Alejandro Garnacho



Posted Saturday, January 25, 2025 by Goal.com

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chrstopher Nkunku to Man Utd? Red Devils open talks for Chelsea star as Blues eye bid for Alejandro Garnacho

Milan announce Walker signing from Man City

Kyle Walker joined AC Milan on a loan deal, which runs until the end of the season, and includes an option to buy him for around £4 million.

Neymar heading home! Santos & Al-Hilal near agreement

Neymar appears to be inching closer to a fairytale return to Santos and his father is reportedly set to earn a stake in the club.

Man Utd hold Nkunku talks as Chelsea weigh up Garnacho bid

Manchester United have reportedly held transfer talks with Chelsea regarding Christopher Nkunku, while the Blues mull over a Alejandro Garnacho bid.

Revealed: Huge bonus fee Davies will get for new Bayern contract

The astronomical fee that Alphonso Davies will reportedly pocket to stay at Bayern Munich has been revealed. End of the road for Real Madrid?

Nkunku linked with Manchester United Move

Manchester United have reportedly expressed interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku during the current transfer window, according to Sky Sports. Discussions involving intermediaries have taken place, but no concrete agreement has been reached.

Chelsea are reportedly unwilling to part with Nkunku, though a £70 million offer could potentially change their stance. United, however, are unlikely to meet this valuation, making a deal challenging.

Bayern Munich are similarly keen on Nkunku but have yet to finalize a deal. A potential swap involving Bayern’s forward Mathys Tel moving to Chelsea in a separate transaction has been suggested, but no progress has been made.

Vinicius 'very happy' at Madrid as Saudi links shut down

Carlo Ancelotti says Vinicius Junior is "very happy" at Real Madrid and wants to "make history" at the club amid links with the Saudi Pro League.

Ancelotti told reporters: "As far as I'm aware, and I have direct information from the player, he's very happy here and he wants to make history at Real Madrid."

Villa looking for Carlos replacement

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed the club is actively seeking to replace central defender Diego Carlos, who departed for Fenerbahce earlier this week. The Brazilian’s exit leaves Villa with limited options at the back, with Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa the only fit centre-backs available.

“We are open to trying to improve the squad until the last moment, and as well, we are open in case someone is leaving,” he said at a pre-match press conference.

“Of course, Diego Carlos left in the last week, and we have to replace him, and of course we are as well focusing on which players could be potential players to replace Diego Carlos.”

Wrexham hand new contract to Marriott

Wrexham have tied striker Jack Marriott down to a new contract after a bright opening half of the season.

Newcastle will not sign new players in January

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has tempered expectations regarding potential arrivals during the ongoing transfer window.

He remarked, “I would never intentionally lie to the supporters or anybody. We are not in a position to be active in the market as we sit here now. That might change if something happens.”

Amorim offers update as Rashford struggles to find Man Utd exit

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has offered a fresh update on Marcus Rashford's future at the club ahead of the close of the January window.

"We’ll see what happens at the end of the transfer window and we’ll talk about that at that moment," the manager told reporters

Man Utd table second €30m (£25m) bid for Lecce's Patrick Dorgu

According to The Athletic, Manchester United have submitted a bid of €30 million (£25.3 million/$31.4 million) for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu.

Lecce valued the Denmark international at €40 million, but United expressed a readiness to settle with €30 million. The two clubs were €10 million apart in the negotiations.

Man Utd flop Antony to jet out to Real Betis after loan move agreed

Manchester United flop Antony has reportedly agreed to a loan move to Real Betis and is set to fly to Seville on Friday night to sign the deal.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Antony has agreed to a move this month to Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis and is set to fly out to Seville on Friday night to sign a six-month loan deal with Los Verdiblancos. Additionally, no clauses have been added in the contract between Manchester United and the La Liga side regarding a permanent purchase option in the summer.

Chelsea boss responds to talk of £60m Garnacho transfer bid

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has responded to the speculation suggesting that the Blues are preparing to spend £60m on Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho.

“I'm happy with what we have at this moment. I said many times, on the right side it's Pedro [Neto] and Noni [Madueke], left side Jadon [Sancho] and Misha [Mudryk] was with us, now he's not with us. Tyrique [George] is the profile that can help us. In this moment we are okay.”

'We're working on it' - Arteta talks Arsenal's striker search

Arsenal are on the hunt for a striker to improve their squad and Mikel Arteta has opened up on their search as he wants to sign 'the right player'.

Speaking to the media, Arteta said: “My opinion is clear. We lost two very important players in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. We lack goals, we lack people and we lack options. It’s clear.

“If we can get the right player that’s why we are actively looking at it. We are working on it, yes. Any player? No. Someone who makes us better. We need some help. Yeah (There is work going on now).”

Amorim makes plea to Garnacho as he addresses Chelsea & Napoli interest

Ruben Amorim believes Alejandro Garnacho has much more to offer Manchester United as speculation continues to gather about a move away from the club

"No, I’m focused on the games and he’s here, he’s a player for Manchester United. He was really important for us today and let’s see in the next days," Amorim told a press conference. "I think he’s improving in every aspect of the game, he was better today playing inside, also outside, changing positions, he’s improving the recovering position. You can see it until 90 mins he’s always there recovering and helping, sometimes showing some frustration and that is good because he wants more. I think he has potential to be so much better in every situation in the game. What I can say is he understood what I was trying to do, was really clear, I just want to help them but in the end it’s them that do the job."



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