Transfer rumours, news: Man United preparing January bid for Anderson

Manchester United are preparing an offer for January Nottingham forest midfielder Elliot Andersonwhile United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo stays inside Naples‘s sights. Follow us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.

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– Manchester United eyeing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as a top target for the January transfer window and are preparing a bid for the England international, according to TEAMtalk. Anderson’s work rate and overall performances have reportedly impressed United manager Ruben Amorim, with the 22-year-old also keen on the potential move. Forest rate Anderson highly and expect a transfer fee of around £80 million, although United believe a transfer fee closer to £60 million is possible.

– Napoli are “aggressively” trying to sign a Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo loaned out in January, according to TEAMtalk. The 20-year-old is targeting regular first-team football in a bid to become Thomas Tuchel’s England selection for next summer FIFA World Cup. Therefore, a loan in January is the most likely option Series A champions leading the race. Napoli are willing to fully cover Mainoo’s £45,000-a-week wages and could even insert a future purchase option at United’s request.

– Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are ready to strike if Juventus imposes a sanction Jonathan David‘s exit this winter, according to Air sports. The Canada International has struggled to make an impact since the trade Lille for Juve in the summer, having scored just once in eleven games so far. A response from David is needed now or a “quick exit” in January could be considered by the Serie A giants – with some of Europe’s biggest clubs already in circulation.

– A deal is “progressed”. Real Madrid forward Endrik participate Lyon loaned in January, Fabrizio Romano reports. Endrick wants to take the step, provided that no permanent options are included in the deal. Sources told ESPN this last week that Lyon was leading the race to win the Brazil internationally, and the League 1 The team remains the only club in advanced talks to sign him, despite the club, among others Aston Villa connected in recent weeks. Endrick, 19, has made just one appearance in LaLiga so far this season.

– Atalanta midfielder Ederson is mentioned at Newcastle United recruitment meetings as a possible replacement for Joelinton, The i-paper has reported. Ongoing injury problems have prompted Newcastle to explore future transfer options, although it remains to be seen how serious their interest in Ederson really is. The 26-year-old is a compatriot of Joelinton and has been capped by the Brazil national team three times since September 2024.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk “Fought until the last minute” to join Real Madrid last summer, but Madrid were not interested in a deal. (AS diary)

– Barcelona would like to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal, provided he accepts the Spanish club’s proposed salary. A pay cut may be needed to extend his season-long loan, as Barca have an option to sign him next summer for up to 35 million. (talkSPORT)

– Feyenoord right back Givairo Read is high on Bayern Munich’s shortlist for the summer of 2026. The 19-year-old is seen as a potential long-term option behind Konrad Laimer, and could be available for around €25 million. (Heaven Germany)

– Augsburg striker Filip Tietz could leave the Bundesliga club in January, with a host of MLS sides keen to sign him. (Heaven Germany)

– Southampton have agreed a deal Oriol Romeu back to the club. Medical tests are expected to take place, with a contract until the summer of 2026 on the table. (Fabrizio Romano)

– West Ham United are stepping up their efforts to sign a striker next Niclas FullkrugThe club’s agent suggested his client could leave the Premier League club in January. (TEAMtalk)

– Manchester United sees “no future” for it Jadon Sancho at the club after his early season struggles at Aston Villa. (Football insider)

– AC Milan, Atalanta, Roma and Inter Milan are monitoring Hellas Verona striker Giovane. (Nicolò Schira)

– Chicago Fire finalize a deal to sign AIK midfielder Anton Salétros in January. (Tom Bogert)

– Paris Saint-Germain have added Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Aleksey Batrakov to their summer shortlist. (Ekrem Konur)

– Internazionale are considering a move for Udinese defender Oumar Solet. (Ekrem Konur)