Transfer News: Manchester United's Midfield Targets and Other Club Interests
Manchester United has compiled a shortlist of six midfielders, including Chelsea's Andrey Santos, while Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade aspires to play for Bayern Munich. Additionally, Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Manchester United is considering the acquisition of two new midfielders in 2026. Among the candidates is Andrey Santos , a 21-year-old Brazilian international from Chelsea , who features on a shortlist that also includes Carlos Baleba , a 21-year-old Cameroonian from Brighton . (Source: Talksport)
Marcus Rashford , a 27-year-old forward for Manchester United , wishes to extend his stay at Barcelona beyond his current season-long loan. The Spanish club holds an option to permanently sign the England international at the conclusion of the season. (Source: ESPN)
Nick Woltemade , a 23-year-old German striker from Newcastle United , remains hopeful of playing for Bayern Munich in the future. (Source: Bild - in German)
Marc Guehi , a 25-year-old England centre-back from Crystal Palace , is among Bayern Munich's preferred defensive targets, alongside Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund . This interest is contingent on the future of France international Dayot Upamecano , 26, and the potential sale of South Korea's Kim Min-jae , 28. (Source: Sky Sports Germany)
Joshua Zirkzee , a Dutch forward, plans to request a transfer from Manchester United during the January window, with West Ham currently leading the pursuit for the 24-year-old. (Source: Mirror)
Zirkzee prefers to remain in the Premier League as he aims to secure a spot in the Netherlands' World Cup squad. (Source: Star)
AC Milan , Aston Villa , and West Ham are among the clubs interested in Mateo Kovacic , a 31-year-old midfielder from Manchester City and Croatia. (Source: Caught Offside)
Marc-Andre ter Stegen , the German goalkeeper for Barcelona , may leave the club in January, with inquiries already made for the 33-year-old. (Source: Sky Sports Germany)
Chelsea is exploring options for a new goalkeeper and may pursue a loan deal for Ter Stegen before attempting to sign Mike Maignan , a 30-year-old French international from AC Milan , on a free transfer next summer. (Source: TeamTalk)
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez is poised to return to management as he is expected to take over as the new manager of Greek club Panathinaikos . (Source: Mail)