Marcus Rashford and Pep Guardiola. (Image: Getty)
Christmas Day might nearly be upon us but it’s business as usual for teams. As well as preparing for Boxing Day figures, many are finalising their January transfer plans with the window opening in just over a week.
And fans can expect some big business to be done. ‘s overhaul at is almost certain to include new faces, while may suddenly need reinforcements amid an injury crisis.
too are suddenly expected to splash cash to address their remarkably poor form. Only £96.2million was spent in January by top-flight clubs in 2024, as FFP concerns seemingly restricted owners, but that figure will surely be surpassed this time around.
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City line-up shock Chilwell move
are said to be lining-up a surprise move to sign Ben Chilwell from .
Chilwell has made just one appearance for thr Blues so far this season, in the Carabao Cup against Barrow in late September. He was told he was surplus to requirements in the summer, but couldn’t secure a move away.
Now according to , is considering the former England left-back as a short-term option.
Ben Chilwell. (Image: Getty)
United offered Rashford swap deal
Barcelona are the latest club to be heavily linked with forward Marcus Rashford.
According to , financial restrictions mean the Catalan giants are seeking a swap deal. Hansi Flick is said to have provided ‘the ok’ for Barca to use Ansu Fati as a makeweight to sign Rashford.
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One day closer to Christmas, and one day closer to the January transfer window opening!
We’ll bring you all the latest news and reports as speculation starts to ramp up over moves next month.