Man Utd move for striker, Benzema saga over, Mbappe's Real Madrid doubts: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 30 Jan 2024 22:32 GMT
• 5 min read

Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Man Utd made the first move towards signing a new number nine.

Plus, the transfer saga surrounding Karim Benzema is finally over and Kylian Mbappe is unsure about leaving PSG for Real Madrid. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Everton rivalled for Sarr

FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal that Everton aren't the only club keen on Marseille's Ismaila Sarr.

Man Utd move for striker

Man Utd have stolen a march on Arsenal by approaching Bologna over a transfer for Joshua Zirkzee.

Mbappe's Real Madrid doubts

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly having second thoughts about leaving PSG for Real Madrid.

Man Utd fans will have mixed feelings about this as PSG could move for Marcus Rashford should Mbappe leave.

Benzema saga over

French media has reported that Man Utd and Chelsea enquired about signing Karim Benzema.

However, the month-long transfer saga is over. The Frenchman will stay in Saudi Arabia.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Xabi Alonso is the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and there are several of his players he could bring along.

However, Zinedine Zidane is also said to be tempted by the opportunity of managing the Reds.

The exit of Klopp will ring in a transfer revolution at Liverpool and they tried to bring in a familiar face to take charge of this overhaul.

Arsenal and Chelsea target Georgiy Sudakov could be a Mykhailo Mudryk 2.0 as he will have a €100m release clause in the summer.

Another club has entered the race to sign USMNT star Gio Reyna.

Barcelona could yet receive a late January windfall from a major departure.

Arsenal are at risk of losing the 'new Bukayo Saka.'

On the incoming front, the Gunners are eyeing a Championship star.

Speaking of the Championship, Chelsea have missed out on one of the division's biggest talents.

Lastly, Fabrizio Romano has provided a major update on a striker eyed by Chelsea and Man Utd.