Barcelona's unique Guimaraes approach, Man Utd pursue Real Madrid legend: FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 14 Jan 2024 23:00 GMT
• 6 min read

The January transfer window is yet to really get going, but the final two weeks of the month promise to deliver some exciting transfers.

On 14 January, there were numerous headlines of note, including FootballTransfers' exclusive that Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick is being lined up as a possible successor for Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace.

Below, we run through all the major news stories from the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Michael Carrick is high on Crystal Palace’s shortlist to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager at the end of the season, FootballTransfers understands.

Man Utd Transfer News

Erik ten Hag has hinted he has no regrets over Jadon Sancho’s departure to Dortmund after insisting that he only wants players who are ‘hungry’ to play for Manchester United.

Man Utd are considering making a stunning move for Karim Benzema, with the Al-Ittihad striker reportedly looking to return to Europe after half a season in Saudi Arabia.

Man Utd’s recent transfer business could hint towards the foundations being set to move for Joao Neves, with reports that Ten Hag’s side will look to move early in the summer in an attempt to sign the Benfica wonderkid.

Anthony Martial is preventing Man Utd from signing an attacker in January, Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

Furthermore, the Frenchman is set to snub interest from the Saudi Pro League in order to remain at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has admitted that Jadon Sancho has had issues ‘all the way through’ his time at Man Utd following the winger’s loan move to Dortmund this week.

New Man Utd minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has addressed the media for the first time since the Red Devils confirmed he would be acquiring 25% of the club.

Man Utd are still interested in signing Lens defender Facundo Medina, according to reports in Italy.

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has been tipped by Dwight Yorke to replace Ten Hag as Man Utd coach.

Other Transfer News

Man Utd legend Dimitar Berbatov believes Timo Werner is a “great signing” for his former club Tottenham Hotspur after Ange Postecoglou’s side landed the German on loan from RB Leipzig.

Bayern Munich are reportedly unwilling to meet Fulham’s asking price for Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, leaving Arsenal in pole position to land him.

Chelsea and Arsenal have reportedly both sent scouts to watch Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande in action for Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ajax are close to completing a deal to sign former Liverpool star Jordan Henderson, according to Dutch media.

Barcelona will weigh up creative ways to sign their top transfer targets in the summer, with the La Liga champions reportedly ready to offer three players to Newcastle in an attempt to prize Bruno Guimaraes from the Premier League side.

Former PSG legend Luis Fernandez believes that Kylian Mbappe will end up staying at the club again this summer.