Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea turn to Ferguson, Delap over Osimhen

While Jonathan David looks set to remain at Lille this winter, Manchester United plot a surprise January move for another Ligue 1 forward. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United have initiated contact with Paris Saint-Germain to express their interest in striker Randal Kolo Muani, Le10 Sport reports. The report says that United are keen to secure a loan deal in January which would last until the end of the season. With talks set to rumble on, the final decision could rest with Kolo Muani, who has started just one of PSG’s last seven league games. United currently lack the finances to complete a permanent transfer of the 25-year-old, but with Ruben Amorim said to be a big fan of his, a winter loan move may yet be on the cards, with West Ham and Newcastle also following him.

– United are also looking to re-sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, says The Sun. The 24-year-old came through the ranks at Man United before leaving in 2020 and he has impressed Amorim with his performances ever since, while he has also done enough to earn a call-up to the senior England side.

Chelsea are not confident they will be able to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and are searching for alternatives, says journalist Simon Phillips. The Blues have been monitoring several centre forwards in Europe, including Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Evan Ferguson and Ipswich Town‘s Liam Delap. Though Nicolas Jackson has impressed at Stamford Bridge there are concerns over Christopher Nkunku‘s future at the club, and a new No. 9 is on the agenda.

– Chelsea‘s Ben Chilwell has emerged as a possible loan target for Juventus this winter, reports Tuttosport. The left-back has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge by new manager Enzo Maresca, meaning he’s now on the lookout for a new club. As such, Juve could soon test the waters with a January loan offer for Chilwell, one which would require Chelsea to continue paying a percentage of his €5m-per-year salary.

– Jonathan David won’t leave Lille this winter despite strong interest from Bayern Munich, Florian Plettenberg has reported. With the Canada international also highly unlikely to sign a contract extension, all signs point to David becoming a free agent next summer. The 24-year-old won’t be short of admirers if he does become a free agent, as the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are all said to be interested in signing him. David has scored 78 goals in 157 Ligue 1 matches since joining Lille in 2020.

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OTHER RUMORS

Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande is leaning towards joining Manchester United, and his former manager Rubem Amorim, rather than Manchester City. (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid will not consider loaning out teenage striker Endrick in January and reports of interest from Southampton are false. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Valladolid’s 21-year-old striker Raul Moro is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham. (Super Deporte)

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are set to battle for the signing of Ajax defender Devyne Rensch. (Caught Offside)

Real Madrid want to sign “the new Pedri” — Tenerife starlet Aaron Martin. The midfielder, 17, has made eight appearances for Tenerife in Spain’s Second Division this season, drawing comparisons with the other Canary-Islands born prodigy, who signed for Barcelona. (Diario AS)

Real Madrid are confident Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies will join them from on a free transfer in the summer. (AS)

Newcastle won’t return for a £70m move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in January as Sven Botman is set to return from injury. (Times)

Manchester United and Real Madrid are set to compete to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. (Caught Offside)

West Ham, Newcastle, Everton and Nottingham Forest are tracking £17m-rated Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto. (TBR)

Achraf Hakimi has penned a five-year deal at Paris Saint-Germain, keeping him at the Ligue 1 club until 2029. (RMC Sport)

Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill is attracting interest from Rangers and several Serie A clubs including Torino, Fiorentina and Lazio, as he is set to become a free agent next summer once his current contract expires. (Ekrem Konur)