Manchester United transfer news LIVE: PSG consider Marcus Rashford bid, Michael Olise latest, deadline day plans

Amad window so far

It's been a transfer window full of rumours for Manchester United winger Amad Diallo.

And they continue to persist with Sunderland still keen on bringing him in on loan before the deadline.

A move could still happen for Diallo with the Black Cats' sporting director speaking on the links.

Kristjaan Speakman has said: "The situation is clear. We have a positive relationship with the boy, his people and Manchester United.

"Can he improve us? Yes. Have we enquired? Yes. Have we kept in contact with him? Yes. My head would be on a stake if not!

"Even if he became available we might not get him. I regard him as a tier one player. He is a tier one player.

"We would be lucky if we got him on loan again. The level he can play at. He loved his time here. He loved the players and staff."

Say bye to Serhou

Manchester United's chances of signing Serhou Guirassy have taken a blow after his release clause expired.

According to Sky Sports Germany, Guirassy's clause is no longer in his contract, meaning a cut-price deal won't happen anymore.

United will shift their focus onto other striker targets with a move in this window unlikely with the deadline looming.

Money, money, money

A record £7.6billion was spent on international transfer deals in 2023, according to a new report from FIFA.

English clubs led the way, spending £2.3bn across the January and summer windows last year, out of a total which smashed the previous single-year record set in 2019 by more than £1.5m.

Chelsea were unsurprisingly identified as Europe's top spenders on international deals, with five other English teams in the top 10 and a further five in the top 20.

The top 10 player transfers alone generated more than 10 per cent of the entire amount spent on transfer fees in 2023.

FIFA's top 10 included Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid, Enzo Fernandez's switch to Chelsea and Rasmus Hojlund's transfer to Manchester United. An English team was the buying club in six of those top 10 deals.

Olise update

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has opened up on the future of rumoured Man United target Michael Olise.

He said: “My thoughts are it would be a sad day for the club [if he left].

“I am certain the club would like him to honour [his long-term deal] and to improve the team around players like him.

“We need to make the team stronger and not lose them to other Premier League clubs who are putting some money on the table.

“But at the moment that isn’t our concern, it’s these [upcoming] games. I’m certainly counting on him to play his part in that and the summer will have to take care of itself.”

Pellistri to leave

Manchester United ace Facundo Pellistri is set to complete a loan move to Granada.

The BBC report that the 22-year-old Uruguay international is expected to join the La Liga outfit soon.

Pellistri, whose contract is due to expire in 2025, has been a peripheral figure at United and could leave the club permanently this summer.

Neville’s Rashford advice

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has told Marcus Rashford to ‘relax and calm down’ amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding his personal life.

Neville told the BBC Breakfast: "To me, going out for a drink or going out for a night out is something that every football player will do and should do so I’ve got no problem with that whatsoever. They need to enjoy themselves.

"It’s just all about choices and timing. Manchester United have just had a winter break. They’ve had a couple of weeks off so there was a better moment for him to choose to go out. I would say, go out and have your moment where you relax with your friends, but your timing has to be right.

"Marcus himself knows - he’s an experienced player now, we’re not talking about a young lad - but he’s done it a couple of times in the last few months.

"I’ve always seen Marcus has being really responsible, a good professional and someone who works hard every single day. I know he’s going through a dip in form at this moment in time but it’s happened twice and it can sometimes become your personality if you’re not careful.

"If you do it too many times people can start saying, ‘what’s happening in his life?’ He just needs to relax, calm down, choose when to go out and get back to playing football at the levels we know he can."

More on Rashford

Manchester United coaching staff are concerned Marcus Rashford’s lifestyle is having a negative impact on his form, talkSPORT understands.

Sources close to Rashford told talkSPORT the England star is in 'complete self destruct mode' and there are fears some of his inner circle have too much power over him.

The forward missed the FA Cup win over Newport County on Sunday having been pictured partying in Belfast a few days earlier.

The 26-year-old wasn’t involved in the matchday squad for United’s trip to South Wales and reported for training yesterday to hold talks with Ten Hag and director of football John Murtough over his recent conduct.

United next face a Premier League trip to Wolves on Thursday before hosting West Ham in the top-flight on Sunday.

Rashford latest

Manchester United say Marcus Rashford 'has taken responsibility for his actions' after his omission from the squad for Sunday's FA Cup win at Newport.

Rashford was left out due to illness after spending Thursday night in a Belfast nightclub, but United say the issue has now been resolved.

In a front page report in The Sun newspaper today, it is claimed that the 26-year-old engaged in a 12-hour drinking session which finished at 3am.

United said in a statement: "Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed."

Rashford has returned to training and is understood to be in contention for Thursday night's Premier League trip to Wolves.

Case closed

Casemiro insists he is 'very happy' at Manchester United amid rumours about a potential move to Saudi Arabia.

Speaking to CNN, he said: “I’m very happy at Manchester United. As I’ve always said, the fans have always helped me.

"The club is always good to me.”

Black cat in waiting

Amad Diallo fuelled Manchester United exit rumours - by liking a social media post from a Sunderland fan who told him the Red Devils are 'not worth his time'.

The post in question said: "Here, Amad Diallo - if they're not going to start you in the FA Cup away at Newport County, it really isn't worth you giving them your time. Come home, come somewhere you are truly appreciated."

Following the club's 4-2 win over Newport, Amad's X account showed that he had liked the post.

Kepp calm and make my debut

Altay Bayindir has reacted to making his first appearance for Manchester United since arriving in the summer.

Speaking to MUTV after the 4-2 win over Newport, Bayindir said: “I was playing my first game, I’m feeling very good because it’s a big club in the world and we have a big fan[base], everyone coming [to] every game, everyone supporting us.

“I’m feeling very good. Tomorrow, I will continue in the morning. Today is finished and we won today, we are very happy, but we have the next game and we need to be focused for every game, because every game is important for us, everyone wants to win because they know they are playing with Manchester United – it’s a big club in the world.”

Marc my words

Alan Shearer has pleaded with Marcus Rashford to stop "wasting his talent" after he was dropped for Manchester United's win over Newport.

He said: "If it’s an internal matter, you’d think something is up.

"There’s a huge talent in there with Marcus Rashford. We’ve seen him be disciplined last season when he was late to a meeting before a game but something is clearly wrong - either at home or in his relationship with the football club.

"He can’t keep doing this, he can’t keep wasting his talent because it’s not right.

"He needs strong management, someone to get hold of him and tell him there’ll be huge regrets come the end of his career if he continues doing this.

"You can’t keep doing it, it needs sorting now. Thirty goals last season, four this season. When I see him play, it looks like he’s got the world on his shoulders so it needs sorting now because he can’t really deal with it."

Fac of life

Manchester United prospect Facundo Pellistri could be heading to LaLiga for some more game time.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the Uruguayan winger has agreed terms with Granada for a loan move.

However, the deal does need to be green-lighted by Erik ten Hag.

The United manager has used Pellistri on 14 occasions this season, but only given him three starts.

He will likely have a far bigger impact at Granada, with the side from southern Spain currently fighting for their LaLiga survival.

Bee sting

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Ivan Toney's return to Premier League action.

According to the Athletic, United are among the clubs keeping tabs on the striker ahead of a potential summer swoop.

Anthony Martial is expected to depart at the end of his current contract, with his wages freeing up funds to add some more firepower.

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Lille battle on pause

Manchester United won't be signing highly-rated Lille defender Leny Yoro this January.

The 18-year-old is seen as the next off the production line in north France as one of football's premier young centre backs.

That's seen him linked with United and also PSG and Real Madrid.

However, after the club president ruled a move out, his manager Paulo Fonseca has followed suit.

“The first thing, and Leny understands it, is that he stays here,” Fonseca said.

"This week I had a big conversation with him. We talked about the situation, I told him what I think, what he should do.

"He understands, he agrees that he must continue to work here and only think about Lille."

“Leny is young, but he is balanced,” he added. “I see the same attitudes compared to the start of the season. It’s the same Leny.

"I know it’s not easy when a young player starts to attract the interest of the best clubs. But Leny is very balanced, he is calm, focused on our team."

Casemiro 'happy' at Man United

Casemiro has revealed that he's still very happy at Manchester United despite suggestions about a move away.

Speaking to the club website, he said: It's all amazing.

"Since the first day, I was made to feel very welcome by the club, the players and the fans. I received so much love - on and off the pitch.

"It was a unique and magical experience, and I needed such an experience. I am so happy in Manchester with everything the city and the club offer me.

"I am happy with that and with helping the club improve and get back to the path of achievements. So yeah, I'm happy to play for Manchester United."

Donny van de Beek struggles

Donny van de Beek was hooked off after just 45 minutes of Eintracht Frankfurt's win over Mainz on Friday.

The Dutch midfielder is currently on loan from Manchester United in a deal that includes the option to make that switch permanent in the summer.

However questions could already be asked over his prospects of a permanent move after being brought off at the break.

Van de Beek had just 14 touches in the first half of the game and carried out just three passes in the opposition half.

Even more worrying is that the midfielder is yet to complete 90 minutes in his three matches with the German side.

Unless his level of influence improves there's every chance that he could find himself back at Old Trafford this summer.

Neville urges Osimhen to pick Arsenal over Man United

Gary Neville believes that Victor Osimhen should choose to join Arsenal over Manchester United and Chelsea.

The Napoli striker is set to leave the Italian side at the end of the season after the club president confirmed their agreement.

But while ex-Red Devil Neville would prefer the striker to head to Old Trafford, he believes that Arsenal are currently best equipped to give him what he wants.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Neville said: "I think I’d look at it and I’d go, at the moment, Arsenal.

"Obviously, we’re talking about everyone offering the same thing, that’s what you want, blah blah blah in your contract.

"I mean, to be honest, they earn so much now that you can just choose where you want to go. I would say, Arsenal are probably a centre-forward away from winning things.

"Chelsea are a centre-forward away from becoming competitive again. Manchester United are a centre-forward away from improving, but they’ve still got a long way to go. If I were him, you want to go somewhere where you think you’re going to win things."

Hannibal excluded from Sevilla team

Sevilla boss Quiche Sanchez Flores has confirmed that Hannibal won't feature for the team until he has matured.

The midfielder arrived from Manchester United earlier this month but after being left out of their last match, the midfielder will continue to be excluded until he understands what it takes to play for Sevilla.

Sanchez Flores said: "After being with him, talking to him and having seen his first minutes in Girona, we are going to give him the necessary space to understand where he is, that he is at Sevilla and what it means. He has to know where he is and we want to see him.

We have spoken with him and we believe that he has to have some time to learn, we wanted to give him space, time for him to see things from the outside and then he will return to the squad.

In the end they are kids who have come and suddenly land in a huge club like Sevilla in circumstances of maximum demand. And they need a bit of location.

And that location may be seen better from the outside than from the inside. You should take a step to understand what we want. Let's see if the boy applies himself and I think that in the end he will understand perfectly what we want."

Cameroon coach plays down Onana row talk

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has played down suggestions that he's fallen out with Andre Onana.

The Manchester United goalkeeper was dropped for their crucial AFCON group stage clash with Gambia last week, a match that saw them progress to the knockout rounds.

Onana missed the first match of the group stage after a torrid journey, before conceding three goals in their second fixture.

But discussing the situation on Friday, Song said: "I have no problem with my goalkeepers.

"hey are all competitive and ready to respond when they need to play. There is no controversy. They get along very well.

"We have already conceded six goals and tomorrow we will find the formula to not concede."

Nemanja Matic has a new club!

Okay, so it’s not strictly Manchester United news any more but Nemanja Matic has been on the move.

The Serbian star spent five years at Old Trafford between 2017 and 2022 before leaving on a free transfer to join Roma.

He then joined French club Rennes over the summer, but now the 25-year-old has joined Ligue 1 side Lyon in the hope of helping the French giants move away from their current relegation struggles.

Michael Olise would 'prefer Man United move'

Michael Olise would pick Manchester United over Chelsea as interest in his services steps up.

The Crystal Palace man is attracting plenty of top-level, but according to Football London, a move to Old Trafford would be his preference.

The French star turned down a move to Chelsea last summer before signing a new contract at Selhurst Park, but it's likely another transfer saga will be played out this summer.

Based on his performances this season and the fact he's scored five times in nine appearances, its' no surprise...

Red alert

Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is set to leave the club this summer.

The Nigerian striker is one of the most sought-after stars in world football right now after guiding the Naples-based side to their first Serie A title in 30 years last term.

In that campaign, Osimhen scored 31 goals for Napoli, a tally that he’s followed up with eight in 18 appearances this term.

Having signed a new contract last month, the striker’s deal is said to include a release clause that’s worth £112million, paving the way for a potential summer exit.

Speaking of Osimhen’s future, the Napoli president said: “This [Osimhen’s exit] was already known since this summer, our negotiations [over the new contract] were friendly, otherwise it would not have been so long.”

De Laurentiis then added: “We knew he would go to Real Madrid, PSG or a top English club.”

The 25-year-old has rarely been out of the headlines in recent months with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea among the Premier League clubs linked with a move for him.

Osimhen also hinted at what the future might hold in an interview last week.

Speaking to CBS Sports, Osimhen said: “I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season.

“The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.

“I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I’ve already made.”

Pep talk

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola sent an ominous message to Man United after pinching Omar Berrada for their new chief executive.

“Obviously his knowledge goes to United, that’s the reality,” said Guardiola. “We learned a lot from Omar but he’s learned a lot from the club and now he’s gone to United. He is a lovely person: incredible character, incredible professional. Yesterday I saw him, we hugged and I wished him all the best, deeply, because he’s a fantastic person.”

He added: “Maybe United thinks with this person everything is going to change – congratulations. I don’t know if this is going to happen.

“But I don’t know if by doing this, everything is going to be sorted and it works. If it does happen then, oh my god, they have to make a stand for Omar Berrada in the future because he’d deserve it.”