Transfer rumors, news: Man United to move for Wharton
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is a target for Manchester United, while Real Madrid are increasing their interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United prepare £60m bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Whartonaccording to the Daily Star. With United boss Ruben Amorim keen to strengthen his options in the middle of the park, the 21-year-old has emerged as a leading candidate. Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro are expected to leave Old Trafford long-term, leaving a huge hole in midfield that a player of Wharton’s quality could soon fill. The Red Devils have already looked at Brighton and Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba, but a reported transfer value north of £100m appears to have dampened their interest.
– Real Madrid have also been linked with Wharton but are now ‘increasing’ their interest in Chelsea and the Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, says Football Insider. Any potential transfer will depend on Fernández’s willingness to make the move, as a bid in excess of £100m could bring Chelsea to the negotiating table. The Whites Also keeping an eye on teammate Moisés Caicedo, who has caught the eye this season in the Premier League.
– FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa is on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar, according to a report from TEAMtalk. With the current striking options of Thomas Frank, Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani plagued by injuries, the club is on the lookout for reinforcements. Aghehowa, 21, has already scored five goals in seven league appearances this season, highlighting why Chelsea and Newcastle United have been heavily linked with him throughout the summer.
– Chelsea strengthens interest in Barcelona central defender Ronald Araújo and could launch a bid in the future, Football Insider reports. With many defenders out due to injuries, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants to add some quality at the back. According to the report, a future move for Araújo, while difficult to accept, could be made easier by Barcelona’s ongoing financial problems.
– Juventus could consider option for Al Hilal star Sergej Milinković-Savić in January, Tuttosport revealed it. The Serbian international would like a return to Europe, and more particularly to Italy, as he had already stood out for Lazio. Juventus will have to let players leave in order to complete a deal for a transfer fee, but they could also wait until next summer when the 30-year-old’s contract expires.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Real Madrid wants to recruit Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and are ready to let go Vinicius Junior, 25, go for a record amount (more than 222 million euros) to achieve this. (Caught offside)
– Barcelona is “ecstatic” with Marcus RashfordThe Manchester United development is on loan from Man United and are ready to sign him permanently for an initial fee of €30 million. (Sun)
– Bayer Leverkusen have real interest in Djurgarden midfielder Matias Siltanen. The 18-year-old has also been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent weeks. (Nicolo Schira)
– Bayern Munich is ready to hand over the defender Dayot Upamecano, 26, a new contract that would extend his terms beyond 2026, amid interest from Liverpool. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia » interests Turkish giants Galatasaray, who have struggled to gain playing time. (Star of the day)
– West Ham United defender Max Kilman could replace Marc Guéhi to Crystal Palace if the latter moves to Liverpool. (Football Insider)
– AC Milan and Internazionale are monitoring the Spanish central defender Mario Gilaas the 25-year-old is yet to agree to a contract extension with Lazio. (Nicolo Schira)
– Turin eyes potential deal to sign Mauro Icardi in January, as the striker entered the final year of his contract with Galatasaray. (Ekrem Konur)
– Corinthians attacker Memphis Depay has rejected a lucrative contract offer from Liga MX side Santos Laguna. (Ekrem Konur)
– Nottingham Forest could replace manager Ange Postecoglou with Rafael Benitez. (Football Insider)
– Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is one of the leading candidates for the Luton Town managerial position. (Aerial sports)
– Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has decided to step away from competition to become the new manager of Rangers, after being at the club from 2018 to 2021. (Ben Jacobs)
