Transfer rumors, news: Man Utd plot swoop for Chelsea's Nkunku

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Christopher Nkunku, who is reportedly unhappy at Chelsea, while Barcelona have joined the race for in-form Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Manchester United have opened talks with Chelsea over the availability of Christopher Nkunku, who is reportedly unhappy about his playing time under Enzo Maresca, according to L'Equipe. The France international has struggled for minutes this season, with Nicolas Jackson generally being preferred in the striker position by the Blues boss. While Nkunku has yet to inform Chelsea of his desire to leave the club, he is said to be considering his future at Stamford Bridge. United are one of several clubs to have enquired about the 26-year-old's availability, who has also been linked with a return to Paris Saint-Germain, where he started his footballing career in 2015.

- Barcelona have joined the race to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, says Ekrem Konur. With a reported €100 million release clause, the 26-year-old has attracted interest from clubs around Europe, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Gyökeres is expected to leave Sporting at the end of the season, having already netted 16 goals in 11 league appearances. He has also impressed in the Champions League, scoring a hat trick in Sporting's 4-1 win against Manchester City last week.

- Manchester City have been told they must stump up £60m if they wish to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, Football Insider claims. The 25-year-old striker has been in supreme form this season, scoring 10 goals in nine Bundesliga games. Naturally, he has been linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Man City the latest side to register their interest. The Egypt international is said to be keen on making the "step up" to an elite club where he can compete for trophies and regularly feature in the Champions League.

- PSG remain "very optimistic" that Achraf Hakimi will sign a new contract with the club, according to RMC Sport. The full-back's current deal is set to expire in 2026, but an extension would tie him down at the club until the summer of 2029. The Parisians are also pushing to finalize a new contract for 16-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, with negotiations currently "on track." The forward has played five times for PSG in Ligue 1 this season.

- Preston North End are considering a move for free agent Ryan Kent, Alan Nixon has revealed. The report says that Kent, who was released by Fenerbahçe last month, could reunite with Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom, who signed him for Barnsley back in 2016. Prior to joining Fenerbahçe in 2023, the 27-year-old winger enjoyed his most successful spell at Rangers; scoring 22 goals in 113 league matches.