The winter transfer window begins on 1 January, with clubs across the continent eyeing deals as they look to strengthen in the hunt for titles, European football and survival.
As always, there’ll be plenty of eyes on the Premier League as the country’s top sides try and find value in an often difficult market, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all tipped to make signings.
There could be high-profile departures too, with Marcus Rashford reportedly looking for a way out of Manchester United while Trent Alexander-Arnold is free to negotiate with other clubs with just six months remaining on his current Liverpool deal.
And across the rest of the league, teams will juggle PSR regulations and tight budgets as they look to find cut-price deals to help their bids for a successful end to the 2024/25 season.
Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals below:
January transfer window - live updates
- The winter transfer window begins on 1 January and finishes at the end of the month
- Teams including Manchester City and Arsenal are being linked with big moves to bolster their squads
- Rashford, Zubimendi and six more players who could be on the move this January
- Real Madrid consider second bid for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold
Marcus Rashford, Martin Zubimendi and six more players who could be on the move this January
Thursday 2 January 2025 18:20
Chris Wilson
The winter transfer window is open, with clubs across Europe looking for value in a difficult market this month.
Injury crises, title challenges and relegation battles will force plenty of clubs into the market in early 2025, with plenty of eyes on the Premier League as clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City look primed to make signings.
Some high-profile players could be leaving England too this winter, with Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold being tipped to negotiate moves away from their clubs.
Forest owner says club will do “whatever is needed” in pursuit of top four finish
Thursday 2 January 2025 17:50
Marc Mayo
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was speaking at the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards and underlined what the Premier League club will do - and don’t want to do - in January as they look to build on a great first half of the season.
Forest are second in the table, behind only Liverpool, after losing just four times this term so far.
“We will do whatever is needed to be stronger and of course our coach (Nuno Espirito Santo) will decide what he really needs,” said Marinakis. “We must keep the same spirit and same environment in the dressing room and all our players this year have the right spirit. This is a very good climate we should try our very best not to interrupt it.
“It is an important achievement because in all positions we have players who perform or even over-perform. For us this is our first priority – keep the momentum, keep winning and continue to enjoy the journey.”
Marcus Rashford rejects Saudi Arabia move
Thursday 2 January 2025 17:32
Miguel Delaney
Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from the Saudi Pro League worth up to £35m a year, as he insists on only going to a competitive club and league if he is to leave Manchester United.
The Old Trafford hierarchy are willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old in the January transfer window, with the forward himself publicly stating he is now open to a new challenge. That has come amid new manager Ruben Amorim leaving him out of the matchday squad for a series of games, as he begins plans to overhaul the team.
It is understood that Saudi Arabian clubs were the first to act on this, with three of them making offers that would involve wages in excess of Rashford’s £315,000-a-week contract at United. The player has already turned these down, and has made it known he is unwilling to move to Turkey, as he desires a move that would help to win back his England place in time for the 2026 World Cup.
City must go big or go home in January - Carragher
Thursday 2 January 2025 17:22
Marc Mayo
Jamie Carragher says Man City will either go big or not bother in January, despite their terrible drop-off in results this season.
“Man City will try and get the real deal [in January], of course they will, but what you don’t want to do is to end up sort of buying someone for £30m-£40m and in six months he’s not going to play and he’s going to be sitting there on big wages,” he said on Sky Sports.
“If they feel they need to do that to help them get over the line to make the Champions League then they have to do it - but if it’s someone who they don’t really think will move the dial in the next six months or in the future then it’s probably best to leave it.”
City are sixth in the table at the halfway point after beating Leicester to end their winless run, but sit 14 points off leaders Liverpool who also have a game in hand.
Aston Villa eye Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund
Thursday 2 January 2025 17:00
Harry Latham-Coyle
Aston Villa are looking to add another wide forward to their ranks as they continue to balance their Premier League and Champions League exertions, and Donyell Malen might just fit the bill. The Dutchman has slipped down the pecking order at Borussia Dortmund and may be available for the right fee. Villa have opened talks over a move, according to Sky Sports.
From tactics and captaincy to Bellingham’s best role, the many problems facing Thomas Tuchel as England manager
Thursday 2 January 2025 16:42
Mike Jones
If 2024 took England to the brink of the trophy that has eluded them since 1966, 2025 brings the arrival of a manager with the track record of winning silverware that Gareth Southgate lacked. Southgate’s achievement in twice coming agonisingly close, denied by penalties in the Euro 2020 final and by an 86th-minute decider four years later, earned him a knighthood.
Thomas Tuchel is ineligible for such an honour. But he has medals from the Champions League, the Bundesliga and Ligue Un. A manager whose contract only lasts until 2026 will be charged with winning the World Cup. He has at least already won the Club World Cup.
Tuchel officially starts work on New Year’s Day, though he attended December’s draw in Zurich to determine England’s opponents in World Cup qualifying: Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra do not promise to form a pool of death.
“It’s a difficult group,” said Tuchel but qualifying has rarely presented a problem for England since Steve McClaren failed to reach Euro 2008 and the German is a manager with a proven expertise in knockout football. Besides his Champions League win with Chelsea, Tuchel steered Paris Saint-Germain to the final and Bayern Munich to within a few minutes of it.
Alexander Isak alternative identified by Arsenal
Thursday 2 January 2025 16:25
Mike Jones
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is the new man on Arsenal’s radar, according to reports.
Alexander Isak has long been touted as the Gunners’ top target to add to their frontline but Newcastle are said to be adamant that the Swede won’t leave.
TalkSPORT claim that Brighton are mulling over what to do with Ferguson, who is yet to make his mark on their attack this season.
Fulham and West Ham are also claimed to be keen with a loan deal not ruled out.
Arsenal and Man Utd wait on Dani Olmo saga
Thursday 2 January 2025 16:13
Mike Jones
Patience is a virtue in the race to sign Dani Olmo, should he become available.
Marca report on the Barcelona midfielder needing LaLiga approval to appear in any of the Spanish giants’ competitions in the second half of the season, having been deregistered due to financial restrictions.
Manchester United and Man City are named in this latest report and Arsenal have recently been linked, and now a loan move is being talked about as potentially on the cards.
But first Olmo and Barcelona are said to be intent on exhausting all available options to keep him at the Camp Nou.
Antony could be another Old Trafford departure
Thursday 2 January 2025 15:58
Mike Jones
News from Spain and Real Betis are linked with swooping in for a January loan deal at Manchester United as well.
Mundo Deportivo report that if Assane Diao leaves the club, then Antony is on their list of potential replacements, though his salary is an obvious issue and there’s no guarantee yet that Amorim wants to lose him, despite not making him a starter.
Antony’s agent is quoted as saying if United believe him getting minutes is the best route, a loan deal will be explored.
Man United could let Zirkzee leave on loan
Thursday 2 January 2025 15:38
Mike Jones
Joshua Zirkzee suffered the embarrassment of being subbed off barely half an hour into Man United’s dreadful 2-0 defeat against Newcastle last night and Italian reports say he’ll be offered a chance to depart Old Trafford on a more notable basis in January.
Juventus want to add to their attack and a loan deal for the Dutch attacker is their preferred route, say Tuttosport, with a deal including a buy option contingent on qualification for the Champions League and other factors.
The dealbreaker here they say is that Amorim wants Viktor Gyokeres in - but he’s immensely difficult to land in midseason given his huge release clause and United’s financial constraints.
Liverpool linked with ‘offer’ for Marc Guehi
Thursday 2 January 2025 15:23
Mike Jones
A £65m bid from Liverpool for Marc Guehi might be in the offing, but so far no major outlet has suggested that’s the case despite some Spanish sites saying it is on the cards.
Fichajes and one or two other places have stated Arne Slot wants a new centre-back, with Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez both injured, but the league leaders moving for Crystal Palace’s defensive star in the middle of the campaign still feels somewhat improbable.
A higher fee than the £65m is still wanted by Palace, with the London club rejecting similar from Newcastle over summer, reports say - while the Mirror claim Liverpool is Guehi’s preferred destination.
Everton’s £16m defender could be heading out on loan
Thursday 2 January 2025 15:08
Mike Jones
Jake O’Brien only joined Everton in the summer but already he’s tipped with a move away from Goodison Park.
The Telegraph report that several clubs overseas are looking at him for a possible January loan switch, after he impressed in Ligue 1 with Lyon last term.
A £16.4m addition, Sean Dyche has only started him in the Carabao Cup so far, with a couple of sub appearances in the league to his name. Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga sides have registered early interest.
‘No market’ for Rashford transfer despite Man United willing to sell
Thursday 2 January 2025 14:53
Mike Jones
Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has been speaking about Marcus Rashford’s situation at Old Trafford and suggests Man United will struggle to offload him:
“Selling Marcus Rashford would help Man Utd financially as it would be banked in the books as pure profit as he’s an academy graduate. He says he wants a fresh challenge and the club are open to letting him leave.
“But there is no market for Rashford because of his salary, valuation, form and all the off the field problems that have been reported.
“In the current landscape where domestic clubs are trying to meet their PSR aims and clubs in Europe can’t match the fees of the Premier League, you can’t see where Rashford would begin this new adventure and where Man Utd get the money they need for him. Some clubs like PSG who have had an interest in Rashford have made it clear there is no active interest in him at the moment.”
Ansu Fati linked with loan but agent says Barcelona ‘will need him’
Thursday 2 January 2025 14:38
Mike Jones
Jorge Mendes has asked whether Ansu Fati would be leaving Barcelona on loan again but it seems the agent’s priority is for him to stay at the club right now.
“[That’s a] question for Barca but he has the level to play for them. He needs is confidence and to resolve his physical issues. Once he’s at 100%, Barca will need him. He’s a unique player,” he said, per Goal.com.
In Spanish media there have been varying suggestions he may leave, without any firm destinations named.
Merson wants Arsenal to spend big on Isak
Thursday 2 January 2025 14:09
Mike Jones
Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to go all out and buy Alexander Isak from Newcastle in January as the Gunners hope to challenge for the title this year.
He told Sky Sports: “If I was Arsenal and had the money, I’d go out and buy [Alexander] Isak. I’d break the bank for him. He’s the best of the best and takes Arsenal to another level.
“What I like about Jesus is he’s got back into the team and said ‘this time round, I’m going to get in the box and score goals. If I’m going to stay in this team, I need to score goals’ and that’s what he’s done.
“The goal against Brentford was a proper poachers goal and it’s rare we see him in the six yard box, heading them in.”
Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal squad after being hit by sickness bug
Thursday 2 January 2025 13:05
Mike Jones
Mikel Arteta was a happy man following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day and even more so because his squad overcome a sickness bug to put in a superb performance away from home.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners moved back up to second in the Premier League table and continued to put pressure on league leaders Liverpool who are now just six points ahead of Arteta’s side.
Kai Havertz was surprisingly left out of the Arsenal squad for the match against Brentford but it was reported that the German forward had caught a sickness bug that struck other players in the squad as well.
Casemiro another Man United face linked with Saudi move
Thursday 2 January 2025 12:50
Mike Jones
A report out of Brazil says Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United and head to Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi fund which controls several clubs still to decide which team to send him to.
UOL say the midfielder “sees with good eyes” a move to the Pro League, given he’s out of favour under Amorim for the most part.
As noted earlier, any side wanting to land a new overseas player must sell or deregister one first in the SPL.
Boca president on Anselmino at Chelsea
Thursday 2 January 2025 12:35
Mike Jones
Boca president Juan Roman Riquelme has spoken out on Aaron Anselmino joining up with Chelsea once his loan deal has concluded. Riquelme told ESPN:
“He has developed a lot. He is on his way to being a great footballer. He is going to be a player for the national team. He is going to compete with the centre-backs.”
‘Even the players’ know Man City need new signings, admits Guardiola
Thursday 2 January 2025 12:20
Mike Jones
All has not been well at Man City over winter and Pep Guardiola has acknowledged they must do some business if they can, saying even the current squad accept that new faces are one possible route to returning to winning ways.
“The transfer window in the winter is not easy but even the players know that we have to add some new players,” Guardiola said.
“After, when these players come and play in their positions, they are unhappy but we have a lot (of injuries) and this is a problem. But it’s about bringing a player for the next four or five years and we’ll have to see. Sometimes it is not easy but we have to try because this is sustained for a long time.”
Marcus Rashford responds to ‘ridiculous’ speculation over Manchester United future
Thursday 2 January 2025 12:05
Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford has described the latest speculation concerning his future at Manchester United as “ridiculous”.
A report claimed the United striker had met with a leading sports agency to try to hasten a move away from Old Trafford.
This comes after the 27-year-old said in an interview last month he was ready “for a new challenge” after falling out of favour under new boss Ruben Amorim.
Former Premier League star Willian leaving Olympiacos
Thursday 2 January 2025 11:49
Mike Jones
A quick note that a familiar Premier League face is off: Willian, formerly of Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham, is leaving his club in Greece.
“Olympiacos FC wishes all the best to Willian in the next steps of his massive career. He will always have a family in Piraeus,” a statement read.
The 36-year-old hadn’t been there long but is now off for a new venture. A fourth team in England?
Man Utd compete for former Chelsea star ahead of Barcelona exit?
Thursday 2 January 2025 11:35
Mike Jones
Manchester United and Juventus are looking into a move for Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen.
Mundo Deportivo report the Dane could exit the Camp Nou in January, with 18 months left on his deal.
The 28-year-old has missed much of the current campaign due to fitness issues, but negotiations could pick up in the coming weeks to agree a fee substantially below his buyout clause worth €500m.
Man Utd in hunt for new goalkeeper
Thursday 2 January 2025 11:20
Mike Jones
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is said to want his priority signing to be a new goalkeeper.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Amorim hopes to bring in a suitable option to challenge Andre Onana for his spot in the first team in the hopes of bringing more consistency from the current No.1.
Onana has made a few high-profile mistakes in recent matches despite beginning to find his feet at Old Trafford. He was superb for Inter Milan in the 21/22 season which led to the United hierarchy bringing him in and replacing David De Gea in the team.
Yet, Onana has so far failed to live up to his promised talents and Amorim hopes to bring out the best in him.
Mikel Arteta reveals full extent of Bukayo Saka injury in huge blow to Arsenal’s title chances
Thursday 2 January 2025 11:05
Mike Jones
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka for at least two months, manager Mikel Arteta has revealed, in a major blow to their Premier League title chances.
Saka went down in pain clutching his right hamstring during the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, and has now undergone surgery on the torn muscle.
Arsenal moved back up to second in the Premier League table with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich at the Emirates on Friday night, before which Arteta had said Saka, 23, would be sidelined for “many weeks”. But speaking in the moments after his side saw out a win that keeps the pressure on leaders Liverpool, Arteta afforded a grizzlier timeframe for his star man.
Chilwell wages an issues with potential move
Thursday 2 January 2025 10:50
Mike Jones
Chelsea want to get rid of left-back Ben Chilwell in this transfer window and ease the finanical burden on the rest of their squad but they face an issue with the defender apparantly refusing to take a pay cut if he leaves.
The Sun say that Chilwell may receive a pay off in the form of a severance package from Chelsea if they can arrange for a loan deal to send him out to another club in January.
Chilwell joined Chelsea in a £50m move from Leicester in 2020 and still has two and a half years left on his contract worth £190,000 per week.
He has been frozen out of the first team by Enzo Maresca, who has made it clear he doesn’t have a future at Stamford Bridge.
Dani Olmo saga continues
Thursday 2 January 2025 10:35
Mike Jones
One of the unique stories in this January transfer window concerns the fate of Dani Olmo.
Barcelona have been trying to register the forward beyond 2024 but have had two attempts and and appeal rejected due to La Liga’s economic controls.
La Liga released a statement on Tuesday evening which read: “FC Barcelona has not presented any alternative that, in compliance with La Liga’s economic control regulations, would allow it to register any player after 2 January.”
Barcelona say they have “applied for a new license” from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to register Olmo and his teammate Pau Victor.
There are plenty of clubs are monitoring the situation, with reports claiming Man Utd, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are all interested in Olmo’s services though that is most likely speculation.
Manchester United explore January move for Viktor Gyokeres
Thursday 2 January 2025 10:20
Jack Rathborn
Manchester United will make a bid to sign Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to the Mirror.
The 26-year-old was a key player for Ruben Amorim at Sporting but a deal is expected to cost clubs around £80m.
If United can shift both Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford, then a move for Gyokeres may materialise early, though a deal next summer is more likely.
Juventus director on Joshua Zirkzee rumours after Man Utd struggles
Thursday 2 January 2025 10:05
Jack Rathborn
Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli has discussed his club’s business in January with Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee linked with a move.
The former Bologna star could link up with Thiago Motta in Turin after a difficult start to life at Old Trafford.
“We are paying attention to any interesting opportunities when it comes to incoming players, but we will add someone at the back,” said Giuntoli.
“Zirkzee? There is no point in naming names, we will pay attention to the opportunities.”
Liam Delap on transfer speculation after shining for Ipswich
Thursday 2 January 2025 09:50
Jack Rathborn
“I don’t really look at things like that. So, yes, I’m just focused on Ipswich,” Delap told Suffolk News.
The former Man City starlet has shone for the Tractor Boys, prompting speculation Chelsea could make a move for the forward.
“We are lucky to be playing in the Premier League,” Delap added. “I think we’ve got a great opportunity here at Ipswich and we’re just trying to show our ability week in, week out, that’s a big plus for me.”
Chelsea struggling to shift Ben Chilwell
Thursday 2 January 2025 09:35
Jack Rathborn
Chelsea face a battle to shift Ben Chilwell with the left-back out of favour under Enzo Maresca.
With reported wages of £190k per week, suitors for the 28-year-old may depend on the Blues making a deal to cut his time at Stamford Bridge with a fee paid to persuade him to move on, or the club contributing to some of his wages in a loan deal, according to the Sun.
After failing to play a minute in the Premier League, Chilwell will be desperate to salvage this season, but negotiations between club and player will be required to find a resolution this month.
Arsenal handed blow in hopes to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak
Thursday 2 January 2025 09:20
Jack Rathborn
Arsenal have been handed a blow in their hopes to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak.
The 25-year-old has 11 goals in 16 Premier League appearances, with the Sun reporting the player is ready to stay at St James’ Park if Eddie Howe can guide them into the top four.
The Magpies are fifth in the table after four successive wins and just three points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Should Isak be handed the chance to play in the Champions League with Newcastle, then the player appears ready to commit his future to the club.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s reaction ‘exemplary’ to Real Madrid’s move to sign Liverpool star in January
Thursday 2 January 2025 09:05
Jack Rathborn
Despite speculation over his future, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly behaved professionally despite a potential move to Real Madrid this month.
David Ornstein told NBC Sports: “I’m told he has behaved impeccably on and off the pitch. Exemplary!
“Focused fully on succeeding with Liverpool, whatever happens in this saga.”
Real Madrid consider second bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold to bring Liverpool star to Bernabeu in January
Thursday 2 January 2025 08:48
Jack Rathborn
Real Madrid are mulling over a second January bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold to bring the right-back to the Bernabeu before next summer, when he will be available on a free transfer.
The Times report the Spanish side will test Liverpool’s resolve with Arne Slot’s side top of the Premier League and Champions League.
While the report states no figures were discussed initially, Real Madrid could be ready to pay just over £20m to make the move six months earlier than a potential summer move.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 07:00
Mike Jones
Liam Delap
The Ipswich Town striker has only scored six goals so far this term, but his performances have impressed a range of top-flight teams, including Chelsea and former club Manchester City (who have included a buy-back clause for the 21-year-old).
Reports suggest that Delap could be available for £30m this window, though it remains to be seen if Ipswich would be that willing to sell a key player as they look to avoid relegation.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 06:00
Mike Jones
Omar Marmoush
Marmoush has attracted plenty of attention from teams across the continent after producing 18 goals and 12 assists across 24 appearances so far this season.
The winger has been at the forefront of Frankfurts push to the top end of the Bundesliga table, but he has failed to agree a new contract with the club and is reportedly a target for Arsenal after the injury to Bukayo Saka.
Chelsea and Liverpool are also reportedly in the hunt for the 25-year-old, who is valued around £50m this winter.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 05:00
Mike Jones
Ben Chilwell
Chilwell is another Chelsea player who was quickly moved onto the fringes of the squad when Enzo Maresca took over, and he has made just one appearance so far this season – against Barrow in the Carabao Cup.
Maresca has admitted that the former England international is free to leave during this window, though it is not known how much the club would demand for the 28-year-old.
The left-back has been linked to a range of sides including Manchester United, Juventus, West Ham and Brentford.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 04:00
Mike Jones
Nuno Mendes
Mendes is another ex-Sporting player who is now being linked to United, partly because of his spell under Amorim but also due to his ability to play wing-back.
The 22-year-old currently plays for PSG, but reports from France suggest that he has been unable to agree a new deal with his club and now wants to leave. His current deal runs out in the summer of 2026.
His ability to play wing-back means that United will continue to be linked, though a deal wouldn’t be cheap. Reports suggest that United have made an offer for Mendes, but there are not yet any details regarding the amount offered of any terms.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 03:00
Mike Jones
Viktor Gyokeres
Gyokeres has been one of the in-form strikers on the continent since the beginning of the season, and his time under now-Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim means that he is continuously linked to United.
As it stands this season, the striker has 23 goals in 22 games across the Primera Liga and Champions League, and with United having struggled upfront after signing Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in recent windows, Amorim could well look to his old club to reinforce a struggling United attack.
Though te Swedish striker has proved himself as prolific in front of goal during his spell in Portugal, it is unlikely that United will try to make a move this month, with the club reportedly struggling under PSR regulations and Sporting reportedly setting an asking price around £60m.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 02:00
Mike Jones
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold won’t literally move this month, but he could well agree a move away from Liverpool as he enters the lasts months of his contract.
The full-back is among a trio of Liverpool players who are waiting on an offer from the club, and he has been widely tipped to agree a move to Real Madrid for the summer.
It seems like a 50/50 between agreeing a new deal and moving to Los Blancos, so this month could prove key to the 26-year-old’s future if Liverpool continue to stall.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 01:00
Mike Jones
Martin Zubimendi
Spanish central midfielder Zubimendi was the subject of a drawn-out pursuit from Liverpool in the summer, with the Real Sociedad man eventually telling the Reds that he wanted to stay at his boyhood club.
This time round, Liverpool will likely not believe that they need the Euro 2024 winner, though he has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Barcelona in recent weeks.
City seems the most fitting destination for him considering the injury to Rodri, with the 25-year-old having notably slotted into the Spain side in Rodri’s place in the final of Euro 2024 as La Roja won 2-1.
Though he has also been linked with Barça, a move across Spain seems unlikely at the moment considering the Catalan side’s struggle to register summer signing Dani Olmo. Nevertheless, some reports suggest that Zubimendi is still not keen on a move to England.
Possible January moves
Thursday 2 January 2025 00:00
Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford
The 27-year-old has been in the news almost every day in recent weeks, having essentially announced that he is ready to leave his boyhood club. Rumours persist that he is not in the plans of new United manager Ruben Amorim, and he has not been in a matchday squad since the club’s 2-1 in over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on 12 December.
It looks almost certain that Rashford will leave by the summer at the latest, but with United reportedly demanding around £40m for the winger, it remains to be seen whether any major clubs will have the money to do a deal this month.
Among the clubs rumoured to be interested are Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, while several Saudi Arabian clubs have also been linked.
Marcus Rashford, Martin Zubimendi and six more players who could be on the move this January
Wednesday 1 January 2025 23:00
Mike Jones
The winter transfer window begins on 1 January, with clubs across Europe looking for value in a difficult market this month.
Injury crises, title challenges and relegation battles will force plenty of clubs into the market in early 2025, with plenty of eyes on the Premier League as clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City look primed to make signings.
Some high-profile players could be leaving England too this winter, with Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold being tipped to negotiate moves away from their clubs.
Marcus Rashford responds to ‘ridiculous’ speculation over Man Utd future
Wednesday 1 January 2025 22:00
Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford has described the latest speculation concerning his future at Manchester United as “ridiculous”.
A report claimed the United striker had met with a leading sports agency to try to hasten a move away from Old Trafford.
This comes after the 27-year-old said in an interview last month he was ready “for a new challenge” after falling out of favour under new boss Ruben Amorim.
