Man Utd Transfer News Today: Rashford LATEST, Kvaratskhelia COMPETITION, Mendes BOOST

Tom Weber

• Updated: 9 Jan 2025 13:18 CST
• 6 min read

FootballTransfers runs through all the latest Manchester United transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Marcus Rashford, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes.

Marcus Rashford to West Ham?

West Ham United have reportedly entered the race to sign Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford this month.

The ex-England international is expected to leave Old Trafford before the January transfer window closes amid interest from the likes of AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund.

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However, West Ham have now expressed their desire to sign Rashford on loan, according to TBR Football, following the appointment of Graham Potter.

The former Chelsea boss has replaced Julen Lopetegui at the London Stadium and he is eager to bring Rashford to the club.

TBR Football report that West Ham would be required to pay 75% of Rashford’s £325,000 per week salary in order to complete a loan deal, which could prove to be a stumbling block.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia update

Man Utd remain interested in signing Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and could reportedly include the aforementioned Rashford in a deal for the Georgia international.

L’Equipe now report that Napoli are open to selling the 23-year-old this year, with Paris Saint-Germain in contact with the player’s representatives.

However, Man Utd are set to seriously compete with PSG for Kvaratskhelia’s signature as Ruben Amorim looks for forward reinforcements.

Nuno Mendes boost

Nuno Mendes is firmly interested in joining Man Utd before the January window ends, with the PSG defender eager to reunite with Amorim.

The pair worked together at Sporting CP and Mendes has informed PSG that he would like to secure an Old Trafford transfer, as per TBR Football.

The Portugal international is yet to sign a new contract with PSG and although Luis Enrique’s side want him to commit his long-term future to the club, Mendes is now considering his options.

Man Utd have made their interest clear to PSG and a deal could potentially be arranged over the next few weeks as Mendes pushes to join the Red Devils. His price tag could prove to be an issue, however, with Man Utd unable to spend big in January.

Randal Kolo Muani offered

The Transfers Podcast understands that Randal Kolo Muani has been offered to Man Utd and other suitors by his agent. However, so far PSG have not engaged in any direct transfer talks for the out-of-favour forward.

The French giants would favour a permanent transfer but acknowledge that this could prove difficult in January, meaning that a loan with an obligation to buy could be the preferred formula.

This could play into Man Utd's hands given their current lack of funds. However, rumours of a potential swap deal with Rashford are being played down due to PSG having moved on from their historic interest in the England international.

Diallo pens new contract

Man Utd have confirmed that Amad Diallo has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.

The 22-year-old's current deal was set to expire at the end of the season but he has signed until 2030, with no option for a further year.

Amad said: “I am really proud to have signed this new contract. I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come. I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United.

“I have learnt so much since arriving here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who have helped me to develop, and to the fans for driving me forward every day.

“It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special. I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our supporters proud again.”

Kobbie Mainoo latest

Prior to Man Utd's game with Liverpool, David Ornstein dropped a bombshell, claiming that academy stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are no longer considered untouchable and may be sold for pure profit.

The Athletic has since doubled down on this assertion, although Fabrizio Romano and other sources assure that nothing is imminent and that Man Utd are not actively planning to sell the midfield wonderkid or the exciting winger.

However, The Daily Mail have reported that Chelsea would lead the charge for Mainoo's signature should he become available, while the Manchester Evening News state that contract talks have hit an impasse.

But, respected journalist Henry Winter insists that exit rumours may all be part of a ploy to exert pressure on Man Utd to get their ducks in a row and get on with the negotiations over fresh terms.

Left-back blows

Man Utd have been dealt two blows in their pursuit of a new left-back, with news coming out of Italy that Theo Hernandez is on the verge of extending his AC Milan contract, while TEAMtalk claims that Milos Kerkez is unavailable this month.

Bournemouth are unwilling to lose their star defender and have slapped a price tag of around €50 million on his head, which means that Man Utd will be unable to sign him this month.