TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd striker twist as Rosenior picks first Chelsea signing

All the biggest transfer rumours and gossip from 16 January, including important developments at Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Concrete bid for Man Utd transfer target

Rennes striker Kader Meite, who has been tracked heavily by Manchester United, has had a concrete bid made for him.

If the Red Devils are to swoop for the 18-year-old No.9, they will have to beat competition from the Saudi Pro League, where Al-Hilal have tabled an offer.

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is currently the Saudi club’s top option, but if they fail to land him they could well move for a player who has previously been linked to both Chelsea and Man Utd. More on the story here.

Chelsea ready to make first January signing

Chelsea have been unusually quiet in the transfer market, but that could all be about to change, with new manager Liam Rosenior campaigning for a couple of new signings.

Rosenior wants the Blues to push to sign a new central defender, with Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet and Como’s Jacobo Ramon the two leading candidates.

While centre-back is the priority position for the new boss, Chelsea are not simply restricting themselves to adding to their defence. Find out what other positions the Blues are seeking to strengthen here.

Man City give green light for Marmoush to make Spurs move

Manchester City are ready to offload attacker Omar Marmoush, with Tottenham a likely destination for the Egypt international attacker.

Marmoush has struggled for game time just a year after he arrived at the club, with the signing of Antoine Semenyo pushing him further down the pecking order.

Spurs are targeting the €79 million-rated attacker, who would become their second major signing of January, following Conor Gallagher.

For more on this potentially blockbuster deal here.

Transfer rumour round up

Arsenal will not allow Ethan Nwaneri to leave the club on loan this month. (More here)

Celtic have made an offer for West Ham striker Callum Wilson but face competition from the Saudi Pro League. (More here)

Real Madrid are ready to move for PSG centre-back Willian Pacho. (Marca)

Madrid are also interested in signing Rayane Bounida from Ajax but face competition from Barcelona. (AS)

Aston Villa are hoping to sign Tammy Abraham on a permanent deal from Roma, though the striker is currently on loan at Besiktas. (The Times)

Villa are ready to react to missing out on Gallagher by instead move for Dani Ceballos of Real Madrid. (TalkSport)

Man Utd centre-back Harry Maguire is wanted by Inter Milan, Napoli and Fiorentina. (Tuttomercato)

Chelsea are targeting Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (TalkSport)

West Ham have fallen behind Wolfsburg in the race to sign Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell. (The Athletic)

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