The January transfer window is heating up as Italian giants Napoli reportedly set their sights on Manchester United’s rising star Alejandro Garnacho. With current winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia increasingly likely to make a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain, Gli Azzurri are already working to secure a replacement in the form of the 20-year-old Argentine sensation.
Garnacho, who has been turning heads with his performances for the Red Devils, is rumored to have a €50 million price tag attached to him. Napoli’s recent history of successful dealings with Manchester United, exemplified by the €25.7 million transfer of academy product Scott McTominay last August, could prove advantageous in their pursuit of the young winger.
Inter Milan Linked with Surprise Donnarumma Interest
In another intriguing development, Tuttosport reports that Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Internazionale are “thinking of each other.” The 25-year-old Italy international’s contract with PSG runs until 2026, but a strained relationship with head coach Luis Enrique could prompt an early departure. Donnarumma has reportedly even expressed his willingness to take a salary reduction to join the Nerazzurri.
The Kyle Walker Saga Continues
The future of Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker remains uncertain, with Inter Milan now joining the race for his signature. The 34-year-old has requested a move abroad and his representatives have been in contact with the Serie A club. Walker’s desire to continue representing England at the next FIFA World Cup rules out a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Sources have told ESPN that AC Milan are currently the frontrunners to secure Kyle Walker’s services.
AC Milan’s Striker Search
Calciomercato provides insight into AC Milan’s ongoing search for a striker during the January transfer window. In addition to the heavily linked Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, the Rossoneri are considering several other options:
- Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz)
- Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord)
- Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese)
- Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
Moves for Napoli’s on-loan striker Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko are considered more complicated and may need to wait until the summer transfer window.
Dortmund Reach Agreement with Chelsea’s Veiga
According to Sky Sports Deutschland, Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement with Chelsea defender Renato Veiga. The 21-year-old is keen on joining the Bundesliga club, but a solution must be found with Chelsea, as it remains uncertain whether the Premier League side would accept a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent.
Okafor Set for RB Leipzig Loan
AC Milan forward Noah Okafor is expected to fly to RB Leipzig on Monday ahead of a loan move worth approximately €1 million. The deal includes a €25 million option for the Bundesliga club to make the transfer permanent. The 24-year-old Swiss international is reportedly ready to make the switch in search of more regular playing time than he has received at Milan.
As the January transfer window progresses, expect more twists and turns in the tales of these high-profile players and the clubs vying for their services. From Napoli’s ambitious pursuit of Garnacho to the uncertain futures of Donnarumma and Walker, the coming weeks are sure to be filled with intriguing developments in the world of football transfers.
