Transfer Talk: Man United, Chelsea mull moves for Braithwaite

The winter switch window is now open in Europe, and there are many moves within the works and gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, in fact, completed offers!

TOP STORY: Blues, United in shock transfer for Braithwaite

Chelsea and Manchester United are each eyeing up a possible swoop for Espanyol striker Martin Braithwaite, suggests The Sun.

Braithwaite joined Espanyol from Barcelona in 2022 and has put collectively a formidable season in Spain’s second division, notching 11 targets, which has attracted the eye of the Premier League giants.

However, the report reveals that attributable to an uncommon clause in his contract, each United and Chelsea would favor to attend till the summer time earlier than they appear to strike a deal. It is reported that the Denmark worldwide has a £6 million launch clause in his contract which expires in July. If Espanyol stay in LaLiga 2, Braithwaite can depart for simply £500,000, while promotion would enable the previous Middlesbrough ahead to depart for free.

United are reportedly keen so as to add to their ahead choices, with the Red Devils struggling for a constant supply of targets. Midfielder Scott McTominay is United’s prime goal-scorer within the Premier League this season, with six targets, which highlights the necessity for coach Erik ten Hag so as to add extra firepower up entrance.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are enduring related goal-scoring woes. The Blues have managed simply 35 targets within the Premier League this season, with solely Manchester United scoring much less within the prime 10 groups of the English top-flight.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Aston Villa are near securing a deal for Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci, experiences Sky Sports News. The 23-year-old is known to be on the cusp of finalising a transfer to the Premier League outfit, with Gauci presently on the Asian Cup with Australia. Gauci will possible present back-up for Emiliano Martínez, strengthening the goalkeeping depth at Villa Park.

– Tottenham Hotspur are contemplating a late method for AFC Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, nevertheless, the Cherries are determined to maintain the ahead, says The Sun. The report signifies that Spurs are prepared to push by means of a £50m+ deal for the 26-year-old, who has netted 12 targets within the Premier League this season. Whilst Bournemouth are reluctant to half methods with Solanke, it’s reported that they’ve recognized potential replacements ought to they obtain a profitable supply.

– Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo has emerged as a possible choice for Liverpool in the summertime, reveals The Mirror. The 26-year-old reportedly caught the attention of Liverpool throughout their Carabao Cup semifinal conflict and, with the defender out of contract in the summertime, he represents an attention-grabbing choice for the Reds. The report signifies that Fulham are content material to attend to see what develops, and while the participant is conscious the Cottagers need to hold him, he has beforehand attracted the eye of the likes of AC Milan, which may sign a summer time departure.

– Paris Saint-Germain are contemplating a summer time method for Manchester United ahead Marcus Rashford, in accordance with iNews. The report means that while United haven’t any present plans to permit the England worldwide to depart Old Trafford, PSG may take into account one other method for the 26-year-old after making an attempt to lure him to the membership final summer time. Rashford has struggled to impress this season, netting simply 4 targets in all competitions.

– Hertha Berlin have reportedly agreed to deliver Arsenal midfielder Bradley Ibrahim to the membership on a everlasting deal. Fabrizio Romano experiences that the 19-year-old will safe a deal that may hold him with the German outfit till 2027, while Arsenal even have a sell-on clause, alongside appearance-based add-ons. As effectively as this, it’s reported the Gunners have a “matching rights” clause, which might enable the north London membership to match any future bid for the midfielder in the event that they ever need to deliver him again to the Emirates.

– Al Nassr have agreed AU$2m deal to signal Melbourne City left-back Aziz Behich on mortgage, in accordance with ESPN’s Joey Lynch. The 33-year-old will hyperlink up with the Saudi Pro League membership after the Socceroos’ Asian Cup marketing campaign has concluded.