Manchester United is getting ready to make a bid in January for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Meanwhile, United’s own midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly under the interest of Napoli. Stay tuned for updates on transfer news and rumors from around the world.
TOP STORIES
– Sources: Ten Hag interested in Wolves discussions
– Neymar: Santos optimistic about a new contract
– Former USWNT coach Sundhage no longer in Switzerland role
TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United sees Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as a key target for the January transfer window, preparing to make an offer for the England international, according to TEAMtalk. United manager Ruben Amorim has been impressed by Anderson’s work ethic and overall performance, and the 22-year-old is also interested in the potential move. Nottingham Forest values him at around £80 million, while United anticipates a fee closer to £60 million.
– Napoli is aggressively pursuing Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for a loan in January, as reported by TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old aims for regular first-team action to secure a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next summer’s FIFA World Cup. A loan is deemed the most likely scenario in January, with Napoli aiming to cover Mainoo’s £45,000 weekly wages and possibly include a future purchase option at United’s request.
– Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are poised to act if Juventus allows Jonathan David to leave this winter, according to Sky Sports. The Canadian international has not made a significant impact since his transfer from Lille to Juve this summer, netting just once in 11 appearances. Without a response, David may face a “quick exit” in January, with top clubs already showing interest.
EXPERT TAKE
Mark Ogden analyzes Kobbie Mainoo’s potential for growth, noting areas where he can enhance his game compared to other top midfielders on ESPN’s list of the 39 best U21 players.
OTHER RUMORS
– Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk made every effort to join Real Madrid last summer, but the club showed no interest in a deal (Diario AS).
– Barcelona is eager to sign Marcus Rashford permanently, contingent on him accepting a lower salary for a season-long loan extension, as they have an option to buy him next summer for up to £35 million (talkSPORT).
