Rashford discusses Barcelona links; Arsenal targets Sesko in transfer talks.©(@FabrizioRomano )
Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United and England onwards, is reportedly exploring his options away from Old Trafford. Representatives of the 27-year-old were in discussions with Barcelona executives on Tuesday, fueling speculation about a potential move to the Catalan giants. The news comes amid Manchester United’s fluctuating form and questions surrounding Rashford’s future at the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have initiated early talks to secure the services of 21-year-old Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko from German side RB Leipzig. The Gunners are examining to maintain their attacking options, but the inquiry is believed to be in its preliminary stages.
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AC Milan agreed to sign Manchester City’s veteran defender Kyle Walker. The 34-year-old England international will join the Italian side initially on loan, with the deal including an option to buy for €5m (£4.2m). Walker’s move could signal the start of a new phase in his illustrious career.
Manchester United’s Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly favoring a transfer to Chelsea over Napoli. Napoli had a bid for the 20-year-old rejected, leaving Chelsea as the more appealing destination for Garnacho.
Arsenal’s negotiations with Juventus for Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic have reached a standstill. The 24-year-old, once a top target for the North London club, appears less likely to move to the Premier League during this transfer window.
In other Serie A-related news, Napoli actively pursues Borussia Dortmund’s German winger Karim Adeyemi. The 23-year-old has been identified as a key target for the Italian champions as they aim to strengthen their attacking line-up.
Chelsea may see several players leave the club this month, including Portugal defender Renato Veiga, who is pushing for a move to Juventus. Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, 22, has attracted an £11.5m bid from Lazio, while England left-back Ben Chilwell, 28, is on Everton’s radar.
Nottingham Forest is reportedly preparing a record-breaking £60m bid for Wolves’ Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha. The ambitious offer underlines Forest’s intent to secure high-profile signings to solidify their position in the Premier League.
Juventus have offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, with Manchester City and Arsenal also expressing interest in the 26-year-old. This development adds another layer to the Italian side’s already complex January transfer window.
Paul Pogba is weighing up multiple offers from clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, although no deal appears to be close for the 31-year-old French midfielder.
West Ham is facing internal changes as the future of technical director Tim Steidten remains uncertain. The Hammers have recently brought in Chelsea recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay, who has previously collaborated with manager Graham Potter. Additionally, the club is in talks with Belgian side Leuven for 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi.
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Everton have expressed interest in Sporting Lisbon’s English winger Marcus Edwards, 26, while discussions regarding AC Milan’s Brazil defender Emerson Royal have also reportedly occurred. The player is on Everton and Fulham’s radar, with Galatasaray closely monitoring the situation.
Manchester United are contemplating an improved offer for Lecce’s Danish left-back Patrick Dorgu after an initial bid for the 20-year-old was rejected. However, Napoli is keen on securing Dorgu’s signature and setting up a potential transfer battle.
Finally, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are preparing to compete for the signing of Fikayo Tomori. The 27-year-old England and AC Milan center-back has attracted significant interest from both Premier League clubs, making his future one of the most closely watched transfer window stories.