Viktor Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo have been linked with January transfers (Image: Getty)
, and are all set to be extremely busy in the second half of the January transfer window. Several clubs are scrambling to complete business ahead of the window closing for the final time this season on February 3.
are in desperate need of a new centre-forward while the gaps in United’s squad were glaring in their win over bottom-placed Southampton on Thursday. Amad Diallo’s late hat-trick salvaged from another embarrassing result.
Rivals City are close to agreeing a couple of deals over the coming days. ‘s squad has required a drastic refresh after being allowed to grow stale.
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Marcus Rashford U-turn
Marcus Rashford seemed all but set for a move to AC Milan…
However, the outcast reportedly now wants a transfer to Barcelona.
Spanish publication claim that the hold up in Rashford’s unceremonious Old Trafford exit is his desire to move to the Spanish giants.
The 27-year-old’s representatives are widely claimed to have met with United officials earlier this week. It is reportedly likely that they communicated Rashford’s preferred destination.
If it is Barca, the wait could be due to the fact that Barca need to raise cash before making a big-money signing.
Milan had previously been the hot favourites to land the England international.
Man Utd Mbeumo latest
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has ruled out a January exit for Bryan Mbeumo.
The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with this month amid ’s need to strengthen his squad.
Mbeumo has struck 13 goals this season and has interest from the ’s elite clubs.
But asked if he worries Mbeumo will leave Brentford in January, Frank said: “No. So, very easy to answer that question!”
Bryan Mbeumo will not land a January transfer (Image: Getty)
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres green light
Viktor Gyokeres has been given the green light to join after made it clear he needs new signings.
The Gunners have been keen to sign a new striker this month, with Gyokeres strongly linked. The Swede’s £84m release clause makes him the most attainable target.
have lost Gabriel Jesus to a long-term knee injury, while has struggled in front of goal.
“Yes, for sure, because we lost two big players – Bukayo [Saka] could be out for three months, and Gabby is going to be out for a long time too,” Arteta told TNT Sports when asked about signing a new forward.
“We are going to try for sure. We are actively looking. “We have lost two very important players. We have 14 players in the squad, and we play every three days. So, we will try, and let’s see what we can get.”