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Manchester United chase Randal Kolo Muani loan and could sell Antony, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee - Paper Round
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Updated 07/01/2025 at 08:33 GMT
Tottenham and Manchester United are both chasing Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani to sign him on loan, while Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee and Antony are all attracting attention from abroad. Lastly, Chelsea could bring Marc Guehi back from Crystal Palace despite his £70 million valuation. They could also attempt to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Selhurst Park.
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Spurs and Man Utd want Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani is a loan target for both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Both Premier League sides are enduring tough campaigns and see the striker as one of the best forwards who could be brought in during this window.
The Athletic website writes: "Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are actively exploring a January deal to sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
"The Premier League clubs – alongside Serie A counterparts Juventus – have expressed an interest in recruiting the 26-year-old forward.
"As things stand they are emerging as the leading contenders for one of the most high-profile players likely to move during the winter transfer window.
"PSG and Kolo Muani’s representatives have been made aware of the admiration, with the France international regarded by his suitors among the best versatile attackers currently on the market."
Man Utd could sell trio to Saudi Pro League
The Mirror believes that Saudi Pro League sides could step up to spend big this January.
That might benefit Manchester United, who are ready to offload Joshua Zirkzee, Antony and Marcus Rashford.
The paper reports: "Saudi Pro League clubs expect to be busy in the January transfer window.
"Incredibly, Prem clubs only spent £100m last January and the general feeling among agents this year was that it could be another relatively quiet window.
"But that has changed in the past few weeks and clubs, players and their representatives are already expecting a raft of big-money moves this month. That will also include the Saudi Pro League with the mega-rich competition’s window open from January 1 to January 30.
"One of their key messages is to 'attract elite talent' and they have already seen big-money overtures for Manchester United's out-of-favour Marcus Rashford get rebuffed.
"Rashford and out-of-favour winger Antony could go while Juventus are watching developments around Joshua Zirkzee closely. United would then look to bring in players to fit into Amorim’s system and formation."
Olympiacos linked with Antony deal
While Antony is linked with the Saudi Pro League, an alternative destination could be Greece.
The Sun claims that Olympiacos are lining him up for a loan deal after his Premier League struggles.
The paper states: "Manchester United flop Antony is being lined up for a potential loan deal by Olympiacos.
"The Brazil international joined United two years ago following a staggering £86 million deal with Ajax.
"And [Ruben] Amorim's side is willing to listen to offers for the ex-Ajax star in the January transfer window."
Chelsea consider Guehi bid
Chelsea are looking to Crystal Palace for defensive reinforcements, with two names in mind, according to the Daily Mail.
Marc Guehi could be brought back, though he is valued at £70 million, while they could try to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan.
The paper explains: "Chelsea are exploring a return to Stamford Bridge for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
"The Blues are ready to bring in a new central defender - with one option considered being recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Palace.
"A move would be complicated given Palace's desire to keep Guehi at the club, and in the best case scenario persuade him to sign a new deal.
"Palace valued Guehi at around £70 million in the summer, but that asking price may have dropped given he can sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club in less than a year.
"Coincidentally, Chelsea could use Chalobah as a makeweight in any deal for Guehi. However, Mail Sport understands Palace would prefer a straight cash agreement for their centre-back.
"Any move to Stamford Bridge for Guehi would also be complicated by the fact that Chelsea have a sell-on clause of between 17-20% after selling the 24-year-old to Palace in 2021."
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