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Barcelona make move for Manchester United’s out-of-favour Rashford
Marcus Rashford who has not featured in any of Manchester United’s last six games across all competitions is expected to leave the club this January window.
He is believed to be out of favour under Ruben Amorim and, according to the UK publication, Mirror, Rashford has been in talks over an initial loan move to join AC Milan.
The player has also admitted he is ready for a “new challenge.” As a result, Barcelona, according to Spanish news outlet, Sport, have ‘entered the bidding’ for Rashford after sporting director Deco decided a move would be viable.
It is noted that Barcelona would need to ‘generate some salary space’ in order to complete the deal, but those funds could be generated by the departure of Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo or Ansu Fati.
An emotional Rashford reportedly remarked: “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.
“If I know that a situation is already bad, I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I’ll make a statement and it will be from me.”
Manchester United have put their entire squad up for sale and will listen to offers for every player with Arsenal weighing up a move for Nico Williams as Liverpool try and iron out Trent Alexandre Arnold’s future
According to the UK outlet, Mirror, Manchester United are keen to bring in some new faces with Ruben Amorim now at the helm but the focus at Old Trafford is likely to centre around exits and the club is willing to listen to offers for every member of the squad as the overhaul begins.
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As the January transfer window in Europe is beginning to bubble, there are speculations that Super Eagles player, Kelechi Iheanacho may be heading back to Africa to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
The record African champions, according to the Egyptian publication, Kingfut, are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing the former Manchester City and Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
Kelechi Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla on a free transfer last summer following the expiration of his Leicester City contract, has struggled to make an impact in La Liga.
The Nigerian forward has failed to score or assist in nine league appearances this season, pushing Sevilla to seek a loan move during the January transfer window with an option to buy.
While several English clubs have expressed interest in Iheanacho, the 28-year-old is also reportedly attracting interest from Greece, Turkey, and the USA.
However, according to English outlet Express, Al Ahly have emerged as a contender for his signature as a possible replacement for South African forward Percy Tau, as the Cairo powerhouse looks to bolster their attacking options ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup in USA.
Kelechi Iheanacho has previously featured in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as well as the two previous AFCON championships for Nigeria.
In addition to his experience at the highest level with both Manchester City and Leicester City, the forward could possibly be a difference-maker for the African champions.
If the rumours are anything to go by, negotiations will be expected to intensify in the coming weeks as Sevilla seeks to offload the striker, and Al Ahly will be aiming to capitalize on this opportunity to bring a seasoned forward into their ranks.
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Awaiting to be crowned as African Footballer of the Year next month in Morocco, Ademola Lookman is already generating interest among top European clubs ahead of the next transfer window.
Although most of the transfer comments are still at the realm of speculations, he is most likely going to leave Serie A side, Atalanta which he propelled to win the Europa League last season.
He has been in sensational form in the last 12 months for both the Nigerian national team and his club, Atalanta.
He has become the focus of international news outlets. BBC for instance reports that teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are already interested in the Super Eagles forward.
Manchester United reportedly prepared a €70m for Lookman. The new man on the saddle at Manchester United, Reuben Amorim has made Lookman a key target.
The news outlet, Caught Offside, reports that the struggling Manchester United will be willing to pay the Nigerian winger’s release clause valued at €70m to fend off interests from their rivals Real Madrid and PSG.
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