Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee are attracting interest from Serie A clubs.
According to Sky in Italy, AC Milan are discussing internally whether to make a move for Rashford, and could make an approach to further discuss the idea this week. Milan would only be able to do a loan – and would need United to pay a big portion of his wages.
Rashford’s salary is a big obstacle for Milan to conclude any loan arrangement. They are among a number of clubs considering moves for the 27-year-old England forward.
United have yet to receive an official offer for Rashford, while United head coach Ruben Amorim has said it is up to Rashford to force his way back into the first-team reckoning.
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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim gives an update on Rashford’s status as the winger continues to struggle to find form
All options seemingly remain open. Ideally for United, Rashford gets back on track and performs well for the team, which would likely increase his value if the club decide to sell him in the summer.
Alternatively, while a loan – and paying a portion of the wages – is not ideal, United can point towards the benefit such a move had on Jadon Sancho’s value last season.
Juventus keen on Zirkzee
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Daniel Sturridge and Roy Keane debate whether it was a bad miss from Harry Maguire or a bad pass from Zirkzee against Liverpool
Juventus are interested in signing Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee.
Juve want to do a loan deal and are managed by Thiago Motta, whom Zirkzee played under at Bologna.
It is unlikely United would consider a loan – Zirkzee has featured in every matchday squad under Amorim and the head coach says he wants to keep him.
“I want to keep Josh because he gives everything,” Amorim said. “He’s trying in training but we don’t know, the window is open. We will see what happens.”
Sky Sports News also understands Zirkzee has no interest in leaving Manchester United as he loves the club and is determined to prove himself in the Premier League.
The player’s camp have received multiple approaches about a move. As well as Juventus, Napoli, Inter and Milan – and several Premier League clubs – want the player, but they have all been told he is not going anywhere.
Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, said the United players believe in Zirkzee amid a challenging period for the 23-year-old who was jeered off by some United fans in the first half against Newcastle last month.
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Zirkzee was subbed after 33 minutes vs Newcastle and headed straight for the tunnel, only to return to the bench in a ‘brutal’ moment
Zirkzee was applauded by the United fans as he came on against Liverpool on Sunday, with the striker laying on a last-minute chance for Harry Maguire, who blazed over.
“I was in the stands [against Newcastle] and have never seen something like this and it really frustrates me and annoys me because he is a player that always gives his all,” said Fernandes.
“As a player that is coming into the team from a different league he needs time to adapt but he has huge qualities.
“He hasn’t shown all the quality but it can’t be that from the first game of the season everyone was hyping him as one of the best strikers and now everyone doesn’t believe in him anymore.
“We do believe in him inside the dressing room. I would rather be myself in this position against Newcastle and not seeing one of my team-mates in that position.”
Man Utd planning ahead for the summer
PSG’s Nuno Mendes is on Man Utd’s radar for the summer
Meanwhile, it is understood United are keeping an eye on Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes.
The left wing-back area has been a huge issue for United with the injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Mendes has entered the final 18 months of his contract and talks over a new deal have so far failed to reach a resolution.
United have, though, agreed a deal to sign Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno.
He would join in the summer as he does not turn 18 until April. It is thought the player will arrive in Manchester soon for a medical.
Who could stay and who could go?
Could Antony be waving goodbye to Manchester?
Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that United will listen to offers for Rashford along with a number of other first-team players.
A number of clubs – including from Spain and Greece – have made contact with United over a possible loan for winger Antony.
Sky Sports News understands United will consider offers for the player.
Antony joined from Ajax in the summer of 2022 for £82m but has not started a Premier League game this season
Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton are all out of contract in the summer. Offers this month would be considered – otherwise, they will stay and be part of the squad.
Casemiro could also be allowed to leave provided the right offer comes in, with Saudi clubs again showing an interest.
United have triggered the one-year option in Maguire‘s deal, while a new contract for Amad Diallo is close.
When does the winter transfer window close?
The 2025 winter transfer window officially closes on Monday February 3 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League.
The window for most major European leagues – including France (1pm GMT), Germany, Scotland and Spain – also closes on Monday February 3, though times vary.
Italian clubs, meanwhile, only have until 7pm on Saturday February 1 to do their business and the transfer window in Turkey closes on Tuesday February 11.
Further afield, the window shuts in Saudi Arabia on January 30.
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