Even though the summer transfer window is now a distant memory, the rumour mill is still rife with gossip ahead of January. Today, we’ll go through a few of the latest transfer rumours, and potential ins and outs in the winter window. Manchester United eye talents from Juventus and Barcelona, while Manchester City aim to boost their homegrown numbers. Newcastle United could look to improve their creativity. All this and more transfer rumours on the way.
Transfer Rumours: Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle and More
Manchester United Target Big-Name Duo
According to Miguel Delaney of The Independent, Manchester United will look for more attacking options in January. United want to secure the services of either Mario Mandzukic of Juventus or Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona in the new year. After United sold Romelu Lukaku in the summer, they are yet to replace his goals, and are keen for more offensive options. With Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford having suffered injuries, the front-line is a clear priority.
City Hoping to Add More Homegrown Players
As Michael Gannon of The Daily Record writes, Manchester City are keen to sign 17-year-old Aaron Hickey of Hearts. City are in the market for more homegrown talent, as they are low in numbers on that front. The young full-back wrote himself into Hearts folklore scoring a screamer against Hibernian at the weekend. If he continues to improve on the big stage in Scotland, then Pep Guardiola may have to make a move for him.
Newcastle Look to Former City Winger
In other news, a former City player may be on his way back to England. Ernesto Basurto of El Gol Digital reports that Newcastle United may make a move for Sevilla winger Rony Lopes, who used to play for Manchester City. Newcastle are lacking creativity in the final third, with Miguel Almiron reportedly set to be dropped against Leicester City this weekend. With the Portuguese winger seemingly not in Julien Lopetegui’s plans, he may be set for a return to English football.
Zaha to Persist in Palace Exit
According to Apollo Heyes of Calciomercato, Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha still wants to leave Crystal Palace. The London club’s star winger will push again for a move this January. Despite coming close to a move this summer, with Arsenal and Everton interested, an exit never materialised. It seems more a question of when than if Zaha will leave Selhurst Park. Whether or not that departure comes this January or in the summer remains unclear.
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