The latest football transfer gossip suggests that Marcus Rashford may have a potential route back to Manchester United, while several other players and managerial targets are stirring the Premier League and European transfer market.
Rashford’s Potential Return to Old Trafford
Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim could open the door for England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, to return from his loan spell at Barcelona. Sources report that the forward, who has been seeking regular first-team football, may find opportunities under new management at Old Trafford (Mirror).
Rashford, a product of Manchester United’s famed youth academy, remains a key figure for the club in long-term planning, and his potential return would strengthen United’s attacking options ahead of the 2026 Premier League season.
United Eye Managerial Targets
Following Amorim’s exit, Oliver Glasner is reported to be the top managerial target for Manchester United. The 51-year-old Austrian, currently at Crystal Palace, has attracted significant interest from United’s hierarchy due to his tactical acumen and experience in European competitions (Telegraph).
Meanwhile, Fulham’s Portuguese manager Marco Silva is also reportedly on United’s radar, with the club preparing a possible approach to secure his services (Sun).
Player Departures and Transfer Rumours
Several United players were reportedly considering moves away from the club had Amorim remained in charge:
- Kobbie Mainoo, 20, England midfielder
- Joshua Zirkzee, 24, Netherlands forward
- Manuel Ugarte, 24, Uruguay midfielder
All three had expressed a desire to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window (Mail).
In other European transfer news:
- Juventus are in talks with Liverpool over a potential loan return for Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 28, who previously played for Juventus between 2022 and 2024 (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
- Bournemouth made a €40m (£34.7m) offer for Jamie Leweling, 25, from Stuttgart, but the Bundesliga side rejected the bid. Leweling was eyed as a replacement for Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, who is nearing a move to Manchester City (Sky Sports).
Premier League and European Transfer Updates
Other notable transfer rumours and deals in progress include:
- Chelsea are racing to sign French defender Jeremy Jacquet, 20, with competition from Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Manchester United (Teamtalk).
- Barcelona have offered to take Joao Cancelo, 31, on loan from Al-Hilal and Portugal, while Inter Milan is also reportedly interested (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
- Crystal Palace are preparing to compete with West Ham for Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, 25, from Wolves (Mail).
- Tottenham are in talks with Brazilian left-back Souza, 19, from Santos, who is also on Newcastle’s radar (Teamtalk).
- Callum Wilson, 33, is negotiating an early exit from West Ham after just five months at the club (Athletic).
- Romain Esse, 20, England Under-21 forward for Crystal Palace, is set to spend the remainder of the season on loan at Championship leaders Coventry City (Sky Sports).
Managerial Movements
- Former Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has held talks with Strasbourg regarding a potential head coach role.
- Current Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is reportedly close to replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea (Athletic).
- Edu, Nottingham Forest’s head of football, faces uncertainty amid a turbulent season for the club (Telegraph).
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