Football transfer rumours: Man Utd make shock Nkunku move; Liverpool planning Van Dijk exit
- Man Utd eyeing deal for ‘unhappy’ Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku
- Liverpool making plans for Virgil van Dijk exit
- Plus updates on Federico Valverde, Erling Haaland, Viktor Gyokeres and more
Manchester United are considering a shock move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who is growing unhappy with his minimal playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L’Equipe – France)
Liverpool plan to make a big-money signing in central defence if club captain Virgil van Dijk does not pen an extension by the end of 2024/25. (Football Insider)
Manchester City have identified Real Madrid ace Federico Valverde as a potential replacement for Rodri, though the Spanish giants will not let the Uruguayan, who has a release clause of €1bn (£830m), leave without a fight. (Fichajes – Spain)
Cityzens striker Erling Haaland, who is out of contract in 2027, has made Paris Saint-Germain his ‘Plan B’ amid interest from Madrid and Barcelona. (Football365)
Barca have joined the running for Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres, who is expected to leave Portugal at the end of the season. Arsenal and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Swede. (Ekrem Konur)
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo could be moved on by the Reds following a lack of game time at the start of the campaign. AC Milan, Fulham, Wolves and Ipswich Town are all monitoring the Japan international. (Caught Offside)
Tottenham Hotspur have been impressed by Argentina international Facundo Buonanotte‘s performances at Leicester City on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, but would have to battle the Foxes for his permanent signature. (Fichajes – Spain)
Borussia Dortmund want to sign young Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham, having helped brother Jude on the road to superstardom in recent years. (The Sun)
Paris Saint-Germain are ‘very optimistic’ right-back Achraf Hakimi will sign a new deal with the club, with his current terms due to expire in 2026. (RMC Sport – France)
