Man Utd Transfer News Today: Anderson BOMB as €65m price revealed

Tom Weber

• 24 Jan 2026 19:43 GMT
• 5 min read

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All the latest Man Utd transfer news in one place, including updates on Elliot Anderson, Felix Nmecha and Cole Palmer.

Exclusive: Ornstein on Carrick

Transfer insider David Ornstein has spoken exclusively to The Transfers Podcast about Man Utd's managerial search.

Ornstein revealed that current interim boss Michael Carrick will be in contention for the permanent role if he can build on the promise shown in the derby win over Man City.

However, no firm decision has been made at present. The coming weeks and months will provide a clearer picture on who will be the long-term replacement for Ruben Amorim.

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Anderson favours City move

Top Man Utd midfield target Elliot Anderson is favouring a move to Man City as things stand.

The Nottingham Forest and England star is significantly more attracted to the possibility of playing at the Etihad rather than Old Trafford if he is to leave his club next summer.

This is likely to force Man Utd to focus all their efforts on securing the signing of either Carlos Baleba of Brighton or Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.

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Rosenior addresses Palmer links

New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has addressed the speculation surrounding Cole Palmer and a potential move to Man Utd.

The England superstar is of interest to the Red Devils, and there is a belief that the former Man City academy prospect is keen to return to his hometown of Manchester.

However, Rosenior insists that Palmer is happy at Chelsea and that he is a crucial part of his long-term plans at the club. As far as he is concerned, a transfer is out of the question.

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Mateta wants Man Utd

Wantaway Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is keen on a move to Man Utd this month.

The France international has requested to leave his club and held talks with various suitors. Man Utd are known to be monitoring his situation at Selhurst Park.

Mateta would be keen on a move to Old Trafford, but Crystal Palace are reluctant to sanction his exit and are demanding as much as €40 million for the 28-year-old.

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Nmecha to cost €65m

Man Utd are among the clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha.

The Red Devils are long-standing admirers of the 25-year-old, who has admitted that he would love to return to England one day after coming through the Man City academy.

Dortmund, for their part, want to extend his contract, which runs until 2028, and have slapped a sizeable €65 million price tag on his head in a bid to fend off Premier League suitors.

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Chelsea interested in Maguire

Chelsea hold a surprise interest in Man Utd defender Harry Maguire, who is out of contract in the summer.

Talks over an extension at Old Trafford have not progressed and there is now a feeling that his free transfer departure is increasingly inevitable, which has attracted various suitors.

Chelsea are among the clubs showing an interest as they believe that they failed to adequately replace the experience of Thiago Silva when he left the club in 2024.

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Football transfer news headlines today

EXCLUSIVE: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi

EXCLUSIVE: Carrick ‘in mix’ for permanent Man Utd job as David Ornstein reveals key advantage

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea make €40m bid as Mateta pushes for January move

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

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