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GREEK WONDERKID: KOSTAS MOUZAKITIS NAMED KEY MAN UTD WINTER TARGET

Manchester United is ready to challenge Real Madrid for Olympiacos' £30M wonderkid Kostas Mouzakitis, but manager Ruben Amorim may prefer the Premier League experience of Elliot Anderson.

Greek Wonderkid: Kostas Mouzakitis Named Key Man Utd Winter Target
Experience vs. Youth: Mouzakitis or Anderson for Man Utd Midfield

Football Insider reports that Manchester United is ready to challenge Real Madrid for Olympiacos midfielder Kostas Mouzakitis.

Next year, the Red Devils will probably try to add to their midfield, and Mouzakitis' great progress at Olympiacos has made him a possible target.

Football Insider says the 18-year-old is definitely on the Red Devils' radar as the winter transfer window approaches.

Olympiacos wants at least £30 million for him if he is sold mid-season, but United might not be willing to pay that much.

Mouzakitis had a big breakout season with Olympiacos last year, scoring 2 goals and assisting 5 in 38 games. He has kept up his good work this season, with a couple of assists in 17 games.

Besides his goals, the young player has been great at winning duels and helping out on defence. He recently played very well against Real Madrid in the Champions League, winning 6 duels and recovering the ball 6 times in a 4-3 loss.

Mouzakitis has the potential to become a top central midfielder. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils increase their interest in the Greek player when the transfer window opens again next month.

United wants a good number 6 to add strength and control to the middle of the field. Casemiro is not as good as he used to be and has had trouble keeping up his work rate for the whole game, and has been taken out.

The Red Devils have Mouzakitis on their winter wish list, but manager Ruben Amorim might prefer a holding midfielder with Premier League experience who can quickly make a difference in the second half of the season.

Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is one of their top targets. The Englishman has been a standout player in the centre of the field for Forest and has made almost 200 defensive plays this season.

Some think that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis might be convinced to sell him for £80 million, but a deal could depend on payments spread out over time and a big-name player leaving, which seems unlikely right now. United may have to wait until the summer to improve their midfield with a big signing.

WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA

Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.

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Marcus Rashford is right to choose the sun of Spain over Manchester

Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.

He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.

Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.

The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.

England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.

Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.

He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.

Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.

If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.

COLE PALMER "OPEN" TO MANCHESTER UNITED SWITCH AMID HOMESICK RUMORS

Cole Palmer is reportedly open to a summer move to boyhood club Manchester United as claims of homesickness emerge at Chelsea.

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Family ties are pulling Chelsea’s star back to Manchester

Cole Palmer just can’t seem to escape transfer talk. Now, it’s Manchester United in the headlines, with rumours swirling that he’s homesick after spending two and a half years at Chelsea.

Apparently, Palmer wouldn’t mind a big summer move to United—his boyhood club—especially with fresh claims that he’s not exactly settled in London. He joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal and quickly became one of their main attacking threats. But now, the England international’s name keeps popping up in connection to a return up north.

The Sun says Palmer would be open if United came calling, since he grew up supporting them. But don’t expect him to head back to City while Pep Guardiola’s still the boss. That door’s basically closed.

It’s worth noting that Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, knows Palmer well from his time at City’s academy. Wilcox is a big fan—hard not to be, after Palmer racked up 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.

Despite signing a new deal with Chelsea last year that runs until 2033, Palmer reportedly misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.

Injuries have made this season tough for him. He’s only managed 13 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, and he missed Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday because of a thigh problem. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s new head coach, confirmed that before the match.

Rosenior’s already tried to put a lid on the transfer rumours, especially the talk about Palmer being homesick. “I’ve spoken to Cole plenty of times, and he seems really happy here,” Rosenior said last week. “He’s a huge part of our long-term plans.

“My job—and the club’s—is to help him consistently play at his best. He was frustrated after the Brentford game, for sure. We need to take care of him, and that’s why I kept him out of the last match.”

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