The January transfer window is nearly two weeks old but Manchester United are still yet to make a deal of any kind.
United are in dire need of an overhaul as new boss Ruben Amorim looks to turn their fortunes around. It has been a difficult reign for the 39-year-old so far though, with multiple issues cropping up.
One of those issues has been Marcus Rashford, who is free to leave Old Trafford after making it clear he feels ready for a new challenge. But his lucrative wages are currently providing a stumbling block to his prospective suitors.
Elsewhere, United are pressing ahead with contract talks with Kobbie Mainoo, though have reluctatantly had to place a price tag on his head. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Manchester United transfer news.
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Rashford meets new suitor
Marcus Rashford’s agent Dwaine Maynard has reportedly met with Juventus as he looks to secure a transfer for his client. Rashford is keen to leave Manchester United, but has seen a potential loan move to AC Milan stall.
Reports in Italy now claim that Maynard has widened the search for a new club. It is understood the agent met with Milan’s bitter Serie A rivals Juventus, who presented their project and plans for Rashford.
Milan remain ‘in the conversation’, with Juve also eyeing a move for Randal Kolo Muani. The Italian duo are joined in the chase for Rashford by Borussia Dortmund, with talks taking place with all three clubs.
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Warning sent to star
Marcus Rashford has been warned against moving abroad
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While a move overseas currently appears to be Rashford’s only option for an exit, former Liverpool and Portsmouth star Glen Johnson believes it would be the wrong decision. He warned that a move away from the Premier League could be ‘the end’ for the attacker.
“From the outside, it doesn’t look as though Marcus Rashford has a future at the club. He’s still a very good player that can offer an awful lot. I think he’ll get a lot of offers because of his ability,” Johnson said.
“I hope Rashford doesn’t move abroad because, as far as his reputation is concerned, that would be the end of him. I know it can be hard to turn down those moves because of the amount of money, but he’s still too young.”
Mainoo price tag set
Manchester United chiefs have slapped a £70million price tag on Kobbie Mainoo’s head as talks over a new contract continue to stall. Mainoo has emerged as a key player over the past 18 months.
But little progress has been made in handing him a bumper new contract. Those issues have attracted the attention of Premier League rivals Chelsea, who are understood to be monitoring the midfielder’s situation.
With United boss Ruben Amorim keen for Mainoo to stay, the club have move to curtail Chelsea’s interest. Red Devils chiefs have made it clear that only an ‘exorbitant offer’ in the region of £70m would tempt them into a sale.
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