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

Another is what happened when a European club learned of United’s interest in one of their players. He was told to “forget the Champions League or proper European competition, and you won’t even be competing for the domestic league”. It’s been a consideration for other targets, putting players off Old Trafford. United won’t even have to deal with such hurdles until they can make sales, of course, which isn’t guaranteed.

AC Milan are apparantly preparing to offload a forward in order to create space in their squad for Marcus Rashford reports the Daily Mirror.

Rashford, who has been on the outskirts of the Manchester United squad, seems likely to leave the club in January and has admitted he is ready for ‘a new challenge’.

Milan have emerged as the most likely destination for the 27-year-old who has already rejected three deals from Saudi Arabia in the hopes of moving to a more competitive league.

Rashford’s £325,000 per week wage at United will be a sticking point though as not many clubs can afford the same fee. The player will either have to take a pay cut to secure a move or United will have to agree to subsidise some of the wages (something they may not want to do).

The Athletic are reporting that Liverpool, though not currently pursuing a move, could in the future consider an attempt to sign Khvicha Kvarartskheila.

The Napoli striker has 30 goals and 29 assists in 107 appearances for the Italian side but is under contract until 2027 meaning to secure his services would require a significant fee from the Premier League leaders.

Liverpool may make their move should it be decided that the forward is to leave Napoli in January in order for the club to finanically benefit from his strong form. There has been no efforts as of yet to negotiate a new deal or an extension with the 23-year-old.

Liverpool are said to be attentive to the situation but have plenty of forward options to call on with the likes of Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota all able to play from the left which is Kvaratskheila’s preferred position.

A further consideration is Napoli’s interest in Federico Chiesa who has hardly featured since moving to Anfield. Should any deal include a player swap Liverpool may be able to negotiate a lower price for Kvaratskheila.

La Liga side Atletico Madrid and Serie A club AC Milan are both said to be interested in bringing Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell in during this window according to The Sun.

The 25-year-old is out of contract at Selhurst Park this summer and has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal though manager Oliver Glasner hopes to build the team with Mitchell as a key part of the back line.

The left back has started all of Palace’s 20 league games this season, registering three assists.

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.