All the latest Man Utd transfer news in one place, including updates on Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Joaquin Panichelli.
AS Roma have opened formal talks with Man Utd over a January deal for Joshua Zirkzee after getting the approval from their owners, the Friedkins.
Discussions previously took place via intermediaries, but sporting director Frederic Massara has now contacted Man Utd directly to discuss a loan deal with a purchase obligation.
Roma are desperate to sign attacking reinforcements after slipping from first in Serie A down to fourth in recent games due to having the worst goalscoring record in the top half of the table.
Man Utd have identified Elche defender David Affengruber as a cost-effective potential reinforcement for the January window.
The Austria youth international has earned plaudits for his performances in LaLiga and is regarded as a silent leader in the dressing room.
Elche are dreaming of a fee in the region of €30 million, but his current Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) only stands at €6.2m, so this appears to be a fanciful demand.
Marcus Rashford has informed Man Utd that he will only consider a permanent move to Barcelona next summer.
The England international has been a revelation on loan at Barcelona, and he has his heart set on staying beyond this season.
Barcelona have a €30m purchase option, but other suitors may be prepared to pay more next summer. However, Rashford won’t entertain any other options.
Man Utd are interested in Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli, but Chelsea hold all the cards regarding his future.
The Blues are also keeping close tabs on the Argentine’s development at their sister club, and they are “leading the chase” for his signature.
Panichelli started the Ligue 1 season in red-hot form and has been attracting the attention of various clubs.
Napoli are prepared to sacrifice summer signing Lorenzo Lucca to free up space for Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
The Serie A champions are determined to sign a midfielder in the January window, and they want to get a deal done in the first few days of the window.
As a result, they have been pushing hard for the signing of Mainoo in recent weeks, with the player understood to be open to the move.
