Man Utd plan Osimhen BID, Nkunku TRUTH, Mbappe is 'LOST' at Real Madrid: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 29 Nov 2024 17:00 CST
• 6 min read

The build-up to January is well and truly on, with clubs across Europe beginning to form their transfer plans.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories of the day, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Christopher Nkunku and Kylian Mbappe.

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Man Utd News

Man Utd are reportedly planning to submit a swap deal offer to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in 2025.

Furthermore, the Red Devils want to add a 'mobile creative player' to the midfield and are wiling to sacrifice Casemiro in the process, according to a report.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim wants to battle Chelsea to sign Tomas Araujo from SL Benfica, according to reports.

However, Ruben Amorim has hinted that Man Utd may decide against signing Sporting CP wonderkid Geovany Quenda in 2025.

In other news, Antony's tenure at Man Utd could be coming to an end, according to David Ornstein.

In addition, the Red Devils have been warned that they face the prospect of losing Alejandro Garnacho in the summer transfer window.

But, Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has emphatically ruled out a January sale of Matheus Cunha amid renewed links to Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Owen Hargreaves has hailed Noussair Mazraoui as 'amazing every time he plays.'

Lastly, Chido Obi-Martin has signed his professional contract with Man Utd.

Chelsea News

Chelsea have earmarked Andrey Santos for a place in Enzo Maresca's squad next season, according to a report.

Meanwhile, the Blues are reportedly 'leading the race' to sign Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu.

However, Real Betis and Villarreal are both interested in signing Cesare Casadei on loan during the January transfer window.

Furthermore, Chelsea have made their feelings clear regarding the future of Christopher Nkunku, who reportedly wishes to leave the club.

However, Nicolas Jackson is reportedly “tired” of being compared to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

In other news, Maurizio Sarri has hailed the impact of Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge and has stated that the Blues could have a “winning future” under the Italian.

Real Madrid News

Kylian Mbappe looks 'lost' at Real Madrid, according to former France captain and UEFA president Michel Platini.

Furthermore, Los Blancos legend Guti believes that Mbappe is lacking confidence amid his current woes at the Santiago Bernabeu.

In other Real Madrid news, the Spanish giants have reportedly informed Liverpool of their plan to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer next summer.

Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether Alexander-Arnold will sign a contract extension at Liverpool, as per David Ornstein.

Other Football News

Viktor Gyokeres has a preference as to his next steps, with a deal in January not ruled out.

Juventus technical director Cristiano Giuntoli has offered two of his club's players to Manchester United and Manchester City, according to reports.

Liverpool are set to contend with a huge contract offer from the Saudi Pro League for Mohamed Salah.

Ipswich Town's Liam Delap has been told that Chelsea or Man Utd could move for him on one condition.

James Rodriguez could link up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, according to Colombian media.

Arsenal will continue to chase a centre-forward in 2025, with Mikel Arteta having put together a six-man shortlist for the position.

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