Transfer News: Man Utd set asking price for Chelsea target kobiee Mainoo
Manchester united would demand a fee of around £70m to part ways with midfielder Kobiee Mainoo, a report has claimed.
Due to the failure of man Utd to progress in contract talks with Mainoo, who remains on the £20,000 a week deal he signed in February 2023, with pressure on the red devils being mounted by Chelsea as the leading team in the race for the young midfielder.
It has being claimed that Chelsea could even move for Mainoo this month if the youngster indicates interest to make a switch to Stamford bridge.
For the red devils to agree to a sale however reports claim they would have to be offered a fee of around £70m.
Though united have no desire to sell Mainoo, whose contract runs until 2027, yet the youngster is unsatisfied with the first proposal. United are hopeful to tie Mainoo down to a better contract before the end of the transfer window.
According to Journalist, Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United are ramping up efforts to sign Randal Kolo Muani this winter.
Specific talks have reportedly taken place with the player’s management, and direct negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain are expected. United are considering a loan deal with an option to buy as they aim to secure the French forward’s services.
Other clubs, including Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Juventus, and AC Milan, remain interested in the 25-year-old.
Chelsea duo Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei set for January exits
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are nearing January moves, with both players omitted from the squad to face Morecambe in the FA Cup.
Chilwell, long deemed surplus to requirements, is expected to leave after Chelsea failed to find a buyer last summer. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the decision to exclude him, stating it was to avoid injury risks ahead of a potential transfer.
Casadei, meanwhile, has attracted interest from Serie A club Torino. The 22-year-old midfielder, who has featured heavily in the Conference League but rarely in the Premier League, is in negotiations over a move back to Italy.
RB Leipzig and AC Milan finalize Noah Okafor deal
The verbal agreement between RB Leipzig and AC Milan for Noah Okafor has been confirmed, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
While the player’s flight was rescheduled for logistical reasons, the medical is booked, and the deal is set to be finalized soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, the terms include a paid loan of €1-1.5m with a buy option clause valued at €25-28m.
Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos joins Oxford United on loan
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos has completed a loan move to Championship side Oxford United.
The 20-year-old will spend the remainder of the season gaining valuable first-team experience, with Chelsea keen for him to develop further in competitive football.
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