Man Utd transfer news as Marcus Rashford is edging closer to leaving the club (Image: Getty)
are preparing for a busy final week of the transfer window as looks to bring in some last-minute reinforcements.
The Red Devils are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window, with the club limited in how much business they can do due to the ‘s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
But that could change in the days leading up to the February 3 deadline, with The and Alejandro Garnacho are also yet to be resolved.
Express Sport brings you the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around Old Trafford.
Rashford exit accelerates
United outcast Rashford could be heading for the exit at after Barcelona agreed a deal that could free up funds to sign the forward.
The La Liga giants are keen on signing the 27-year-old on an initial loan with a view to a permanent move, but the pursestrings at the Estadi Lluis Companys are extremely tight due to their financial situation. However, Barca are set to bank around £4.5million after finalising a deal to sell Unai Hernandez to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
And it could give them the amount needed to cover Rashford’s wages for the duration of his loan. Rashford’s departure would then pave the way for United to step up their interest in striker Christopher Nkunku, with the Red Devils reportedly considering an approach to sign him on loan, according to The Athletic.
The Frenchman, 27, has scored 13 goals this season but only twice in the , and he is reportedly unhappy with the lack of starts he has made under . However, ‘nothing is advanced’ between the clubs, and have previously insisted they would only allow Nkunku to leave this month for £65m.
Man Utd are set to return with a third bid for Leece full-back Patrick Dorgu (Image: Getty)
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Dorgu ‘agreement’ reached
United have reportedly struck a £34m deal to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, securing Amorim’s priority January transfer target.
Amorim identified the 20-year-old Dane as a long-term solution to his left-back problems, with Luke Shaw injured and Tyrell Malacia not favoured.
After seeing their first two offers turned down – the most recent being £25m – United were determined to make it third-time lucky for the youngster and reopened talks with the Italian side on Monday.
According to , the two clubs have now reached an agreement for a deal worth an initial £30m with £4m in potential add-ons.
Alejandro Garnacho could be on his way out of Man Utd as they must sell to buy (Image: Getty)
Fresh Garnacho update
Alejandro Garnacho could hold the key to any signings in the final week of the transfer window as the winger continues to be linked with a move.
United are reluctant to sell the winger, who started the 1-0 win over Fulham on Sunday, and it is understood they will not entertain any offers below their £60m valuation. But Sky Sports claim they need to sell to fund moves elsewhere, which could push Garnacho towards the exit door.
and Napoli have both been chasing the Argentinian, although the Italians have since moved on to Karim Adeyemi and are close to wrapping up a deal.
That leaves the 20-year-old with only moving to Stamford Bridge as a realistic option, which could play into United’s hands as a potential swap deal if they firm up their interest in Nkunku.