Liverpool may go head-to-head with Chelsea in their pursuit of Rennes center back Jérémy Jacquet, while Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick is eager for forward Marcus Rashford to return to the club following his loan spell at Barcelona. Stay tuned for the latest transfer updates and rumors from across the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– According to TalkSPORT, Liverpool is set to clash with Chelsea for the signature of Rennes center back Jérémy Jacquet. Chelsea had already finalized personal terms with the 20-year-old defender this month for a potential fee of €60 million by the season’s end, but Liverpool is intensifying their pursuit after missing out on Marc Guéhi to Manchester City. Rennes insists Jacquet won’t transfer in January, leaving both clubs to negotiate. but, Chelsea might miss out since Mamadou Sarr is returning from his loan at Strasbourg, while Aaron Anselmino will be loaned to Strasbourg instead.
– Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick wishes for forward Marcus Rashford to rejoin the team post his loan spell at Barcelona, should he be made the permanent manager. The Telegraph reports that United plans to reintegrate Rashford, 28, despite Barcelona’s willingness to activate a €30 million clause, initiating negotiations for a permanent deal at Camp Nou.
– Atletico Madrid aims to outbid Fenerbahce for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman after matching the Turkish club’s offer of €35 million plus €5 million in add-ons, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Atletico seems to have taken the lead while Fenerbahce is yet to finalize terms or financial guarantees. Lookman’s arrival could trigger movement, potentially allowing Argentine striker Julián Álvarez to transfer to Arsenal or Barcelona this summer.
– According to The Mirror, Ivan Toney has rejected a move to Juventus as he wants to continue scoring in the Saudi Pro League to keep his World Cup dreams alive. Juve manager Luciano Spalletti is looking for a striker before the transfer deadline to maintain an 8-win streak in 11 games and has targeted Toney after Tottenham declined to terminate Randal Kolo Muani‘s loan from PSG. The 29-year-old Toney prefers to stay where he believes will best support his chances of making Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this summer.
– AC Milan and Crystal Palace have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the deal is stalled as the Eagles search for a replacement, as per The Times. Mateta, 28, is currently awaiting club approval to travel to Milan. but, Palace has not yet finalized the deal while continuing their recruitment efforts, including targeting Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
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– Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has ended his contract with Liga MX team Club América and is now available as a free agent.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Joshua Zirkzee has been rumored for a return to Serie A, but the Dutch player is determined to stay and fight for his position under Carrick. (Sun)
– Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United have been offered the chance to acquire Colombian striker Jhon Duran from Al Nassr, although he is currently on loan at Fenerbahce. (TEAMtalk)
– Real Madrid is considering Aston Villa’s manager Unai Emery as a potential successor at the Bernabeu, despite him signing a new deal at Villa Park until 2029. (Sun)
– Fulham’s £20 million bid to acquire Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock has been turned down. (TalkSPORT)
– Wolves have come to an agreement in principle to secure former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes from Marseille on loan. The Premier League team will pay €1 million with an option to make the transfer permanent for €7 million. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Stuttgart is still working to acquire goalkeeper Alexander Nubel from Bayern Munich, although Bayern’s €30 million price tag is a hurdle. Other Premier League clubs are also showing interest. (Ekrem Konur)
– Juventus has finalized a deal to sign 29-year-old winger Jeremie Boga, bringing the Frenchman back to Italy since his departure from Atalanta in 2023. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Chelsea is set to loan defender Aaron Anselmino to their affiliate club Strasbourg after recalling him from his loan at Borussia Dortmund. (Sun)
– Leicester City and Birmingham City are among six Championship clubs interested in signing Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles, 32. (Sky Sports)
– Chelsea is considering loan offers with an option to buy for defender David Datro Fofana from Auxerre and Real Mallorca. (L’Equipe)
– Everton and Sunderland are both pursuing a loan agreement for 19-year-old winger Tyrique George from Chelsea. (Sky Sports)
– Napoli has shown interest in signing Cagliari’s 26-year-old right back Gabriele Zappa. (Nicolo Schira)
– Bologna’s 35-year-old forward Ciro Immobile is thinking about a move to Paris FC, with the details now being finalized. (L’Equipe)
