Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are among the players on Michael Carrick’s list at Manchester United. In addition, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is focusing on acquiring Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Stay tuned for the latest transfer news and gossip from around the world.
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– Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is a major target for Manchester United as they seek to find a replacement for Harry Maguire when his contract expires this summer, according to The Daily Mail. At 23, Murillo has caught Chelsea’s eye and is eager for a move despite signing a 4½-year deal in January 2025. United’s chances of securing him would greatly increase if they qualify for the Champions League. Meanwhile, TEAMtalk reports that United will compete with Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and Everton for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. New Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is a big fan of the 23-year-old after their time together, though Boro intends to keep him until summer.
– Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is focusing on recruiting Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp while seeking “saviors” for the club that is currently in a tough spot, as stated by Sky Sports Deutschland. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández is also on Los Blancos‘ wish list, but they may face tough competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Acquiring Haaland would be complex as the cost would exceed €500 million, and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior would likely need to be sold first. plus, another report from Sky Sports Deutschland indicates that Real Madrid is closely monitoring 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane.
– A change in management at Real Madrid could mean a move for PSG center back Willian Pacho, as per Marca. The Ecuador international has been with Les Parisiens for two years, but current interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa may target him if he secures the permanent role next season.
– Juventus is exploring several options. Sky Sports Italia suggests the Bianconeri are contemplating whether to pursue Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta now or in the summer, with the Eagles looking for around €40 million. plus, Gazzetta dello Sport reports a potential move for Celta Vigo right back Oscar Mingueza, alongside plans to bring back Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa. and, a video from the same source claims they aspire to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. Lastly, Nicolo Schira indicates that Juve is targeting Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali for a summer acquisition.
– Ajax midfielder Rayane Bounida, 19, is being monitored by both Real Madrid and Barcelona in anticipation of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to AS. Bounida has recorded five assists in 13 matches this season and is considered one of the most promising talents to come out of the Ajax academy in recent years. While both clubs are not looking to secure him this month, they might compete for his services in the summer.
DONE DEALS
– Roma has acquired Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen on an initial €2 million loan with an option to buy for €25 million in the summer. Read
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Sam Tighe shares insights on Manchester United’s interest in Hayden Hackney and Murillo.
It was only a matter of time before Hackney was linked to Carrick’s Manchester United. The 23-year-old emerged as Middlesbrough’s key midfielder during their collaboration from 2022 to 2025, and Hackney expressed that he was “gutted” when Carrick was dismissed last summer.
Under Carrick’s expert guidance, Hackney established himself as one of the top midfield ball progressors in England’s second tier. He ranks in the 96th percentile for progressive passing and the 99th percentile for progressive carrying across Europe this season. yet, transitioning to Premier League level presents a significant challenge.
Forest’s Murillo is notably more established in this context. A robust center back, he possesses incredible recovery speed and, subtly, a refined long-range passing ability. The Brazil international ranks joint-second for most last-man tackles (5) and has the third-most clearances off the line (4) since the last season began, proving his innate defensive abilities.
yet, concerns about his fitness have surfaced over the past year. even if he hasn’t missed many squads, his availability has often been uncertain.
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– Atletico Madrid, two Premier League clubs, and several Italian teams are showing interest in Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie, who has a transfer valuation exceeding €10 million as his contract approaches expiry this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
– Manchester United is becoming more confident in their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba during the summer transfer window. (Sun)
– Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 32, has attracted interest from Inter Milan, Napoli, and Fiorentina this month. (Tuttomercato)
– Fenerbahce has reached a full agreement with former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, but negotiations with Al Ittihad are complex as the Saudi side does not wish to release the France international in January. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Borussia Dortmund convened to discuss Nico Schlotterbeck‘s future on Wednesday. They’re endeavoring to retain the center back, as Bayern Munich is more inclined towards Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, with interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool diminishing. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Galatasaray is making appealing offers to Fabian Ruiz, although the midfielder is on the brink of signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. (AS)
– Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s recent substitute appearance in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory over Racing Santander may expedite the goalkeeper’s exit, with a loan to Girona appearing to be the most feasible option. (Sport)
– Hakan Calhanoglu seems set to depart Inter Milan this summer, as he desires to return to Turkey and play for Galatasaray. (Rudy Galetti)
– Following an $18 million offer from Toronto FC, Norwich City has asserted they won’t release USMNT striker Josh Sargent amid their Championship relegation battle. (Athletic)
– Galatasaray aims to secure Atalanta duo Ademola Lookman and Ederson, although they face competition from Fenerbahce for the former, while Atletico Madrid is also assessing the latter. (Tuttosport)
– Inter is attempting to bring back PSV Eindhoven’s Ivan Perisic as a temporary replacement for the injured Denzel Dumfries. (Corriere dello Sport)
– Arsenal women have initiated concrete discussions to sign Georgia Stanway, 27, upon the expiration of her contract with Bayern Munich this summer. Other clubs have shown interest as well. (Florian Plettenberg)
– West Ham United is amenable to letting Flamengo secure Lucas Paqueta if they agree to loan the attacking midfielder back for the remainder of the season; however, the Brazilian club is unwilling to do so. (Guardian)
– Aston Villa may shift their focus to Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos after missing out on new Spurs signing Conor Gallagher. (TalkSPORT)
– Villa also aims to recruit former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who is presently on loan at Besiktas from Roma. (Times)
– Nottingham Forest has reached out to the representatives of Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi, but no official offer has been made yet, as the club demands €35 million. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Wolfsburg has submitted a £15.6 million bid to acquire Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, 23, who is also on West Ham’s radar. (Athletic)
– Fiorentina has reached an agreement to sign Leeds United midfielder Jack Harrison on loan for the rest of the season, with an option for permanent transfer at €7 million. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Napoli is working on a deal to sign attacking midfielder Allan from Palmeiras. The Italian club has increased their offer from €30 million to €35 million for the 21-year-old, who has drawn interest from Newcastle and Zenit in the past. (ESPN Brasil)
– Benfica left back Obrador is on the verge of completing a loan move to Torino for the remainder of the season. (AS)
