🤑 Transfer gossip: United join Rice race? Real sell SIX for Mbappé? | OneFootball

Welcome to the weekend!

But even at this time, the transfer news never stops in January.

Real Talk 👏

Manchester United have joined long-term suitors Chelsea in the battle to sign Declan Rice of West Ham, according to an ESPN report.

After a report in England earlier this month, reputable Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport now state that Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp is keen on a move for Udinese playmaker Rodrigo De Paul.

Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Frank Lampard admitted he does want Chelsea signings this month – but players will have to leave to facilitate it.

One of those players could be Fikayo Tomori, who the Guardian state is wanted by Milan on loan but the Rossoneri will insist on a purchase option being included in any deal.

Goal claim that with Bayern Munich readying themselves to lose David Alaba to Real Madrid, they will discuss a deal to bring Eder Militão in the other direction as a replacement.

And he isn’t the only defender who may exit Los Blancos, with Marca claiming that Fiorentina have expressed an interest in Alvaro Odriozola.

Fake News 😡

Real Madrid’s interest in Kylian Mbappé is natural. But it seems that AS’ claim that they’ll axe SIX players this summer to bring him in is a little outlandish.

That same outlet also suggest that Atlético want Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette this month – despite just signing his compatriot Moussa Dembélé from Lyon.

Speaking of the Gunners, after reputable reports earlier this week to the contrary, it may be best to ignore a German claim that Mesut Özil is not willing to give up any of his Arsenal salary in order to join Fenerbahçe this month.

Despite the growing reports linking Christian Eriksen with a shock Spurs return, his €7.5 million annual salary remains a huge stumbling block to that happening.

Funniest rumour of the day 🤣

Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson is sick of being amusing and emoji-heavy in dealing with transfer rumours.

So he had this to say on the potential arrival of Radamel Falcao …

What you missed yesterday 👇

Impressive Torino midfielder Soualiho Meite was rewarded for his impressive season by sealing a move to Milan.

After two-and-a-half years at Crystal Palace, Max Meyer left the club upon being released.