Transfer information LIVE: Liverpool think about daring Kvaratskhelia bid, Man City shut in on Marmoush, Man Utd newest

As Manchester United look to overhaul their squad to better suit manager Ruben Amorim’s vision rumours abound about possible exits for most of their players.

One player who is seemingly on the way out is midfielder Casemiro who the latest rumour being that the 32-year-old has agreed a contract to move to the Saudi Pro League this January.

Casemiro is now behind Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo in Amorim’s pecking order at Old Trafford and his high wage bill means he would be one of the players United’s hierarchy want to move on to cut down on costs.

Casemiro may have already agreed terms to a deal according to some reports.

Major League Soccer (MLS) issued an apology to Celtic after wrongly announcing that star striker Kyogo Furuhashi had signed for Atlanta United.

A news released published on the MLS website claimed that Atlanta had “acquired” Kyogo before it was deleted.

The US club, who are managed by former Celtic boss Ronny Delia, had previously been linked with the 29-year-old Japan international Kyogo.

At around the same time as the false Kyogo story was published, Atlanta announced the signing of former Japan youth international Cayman Togashi.

It appears that Manchester City may just be moving closer to securing their man. A deal has, according to Sky Sports, been agreed in principle for Omar Marmoush, though there is still a litte bit of haggling to be done with Eintracht Frankfurt over the forward.

Como have entered the race to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United after interest from AC Milan and Juventus.

Sky Sport Italia reports that Como would be more willing to cover the player’s wages, thought to be £325,000 per week, while Cesc Fabregas could also hold some influence.

With Dele Alli, a friend of Rashford’s, training at the club, too, Como are bullish they can strike a deal.

Man City are ready to make a double £85m move to boost a staggering season under Pep Guardiola.

With the Premier League title race largely beyond them already, with Liverpool 12 points clear having played a game less.

But the Champions League is still an option, as is the FA Cup, with the Mail detailing two potential recruits in forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, rated at £50m, and Lens star Abdukodir Khusanov, valued at £35m.

Liverpool and Arsenal are also in the hunt for Marmoush, though City appear most willing to pay the £50m asking price.

If Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is indeed to exit Napoli, Liverpool could end up as a surprise suitor for the the Georgian forward. The Athletic report that Arne Slot’s Premier League leaders could swoop as they seek to continue to set the pace in the title race, with the potential availability of a player long regarded as a top talent sure to see plenty of clubs circling.

The winter transfer window began on 1 January, with clubs across Europe looking for value in a difficult market this month.

Injury crises, title challenges and relegation battles will force plenty of clubs into the market in early 2025, with plenty of eyes on the Premier League as clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City look primed to make signings.

The Serie A club’s interest is not advanced at this stage but United are aware that Rashford is wanted at San Siro.

The 27-year-old said last month he was “ready for a new challenge” after spending his entire career at Old Trafford and falling out of favour under new head coach Ruben Amorim.

The 22-year-old left-back has been targeted as a key first signing to give balance to the team, but the Old Trafford hierarchy are currently short on the salary offer as well as the transfer fee.

The situation reflects how difficult this crucial first window is for Amorim, with many at United openly talking about how much business needs to be done but how little money there is to spend amid Profit and Sustainability Rule restrictions.

Chelsea are at the top of the list of clubs who want to sign Kobbie Mainoo should he depart Manchester United.

The Daily Mail are reporting that there is a stalemate in negotiations over a new deal between the midfielder and the Old Trafford hierarchy despite Mainoo having two-and-a-half years left on his current contract.

If United do sell the player it would be financially beneficial given any proceeds from a sale would go down as pure profit on the accounts.

The fans would not be pleased as Mainoo is a homegrown talent that broke into the first team under Erik ten Hag and has continued to impress.