Breaking news: Prominent figure departs Man United, Chelsea near signing Benzema, Trippier update
Karim Benzema and Kieran Trippier are both being linked with moves in the January transfer window. Chelsea, despite their recent 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough, are still looking to make deals. They are heavily linked with Karim Benzema, who is reportedly unhappy in Saudi Arabia. Manchester United, having let several players go out on loan, are still searching for new signings. Liverpool, dealing with an injury crisis, are also expected to bring in reinforcements. Newcastle, on the other hand, is looking to make sales to comply with financial fair play regulations. They have already rejected a bid from Bayern Munich for Kieran Trippier, but another bid is expected. The Kylian Mbappe saga continues, with reports suggesting he has agreed to join Real Madrid, but is waiting for a final offer from PSG. Loan deals are also expected as clubs scramble to improve their squads for the remainder of the season.
Watford has brought back Emmanuel Dennis on loan from Nottingham Forest until the end of the season. Arsenal, Lyon, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all contacted Karim Benzema’s representatives about a potential loan deal. Former Manchester United player Paul Ince has recommended that Manchester United sign Benzema in order to alleviate pressure on their young striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Middlesbrough and Aston Villa are close to finalizing a deal for Morgan Rogers. Despite his low scoring record in the Championship this season, Villa is set to pay £12 million for the 21-year-old. Former Manchester United player Andy Cole has criticized the club for spending too much money on center-backs in the past.
West Ham is reportedly nearing a signing of Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland. The 19-year-old Ghanaian winger has played 17 times for his current club this season. West Ham is also set to sign Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City on loan. Manchester United has confirmed that Negotiations Manager Sam Barnett has left the club after seven years.
