Transfer Updates: Gyokeres, Duran, Casemiro, Muani, Rashford, Others

Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as a strong contender in the transfer race to sign Jhon Duran, the 21-year-old Colombian striker currently with Aston Villa.

Reports suggest that the Premier League club may be open to parting ways with Duran for a substantial transfer fee of around £60 million, according to Talksport.

Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has reportedly initiated informal discussions with Duran’s representatives, indicating the club’s interest in the Aston Villa striker. This meeting underlines that Duran is on the radar of the Catalan giants as they explore potential additions to their squad, Sport claimed.

Bayern Munich are looking to disrupt Manchester United’s efforts to secure the signing of Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, from Sporting. The German club’s intention adds another layer of intrigue to the January transfer window, according to Star.

In a notable development, Real Madrid has turned down an opportunity to sign Virgil van Dijk, the seasoned Netherlands defender, who will be available as a free agent once his contract with Liverpool expires this summer. This decision followed a contact from Van Dijk’s management team, Relevo reported.

The Saudi Pro League is optimistic about securing a deal for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 32, currently of Manchester United, in the ongoing January transfer window. The league’s clubs continue to seek high-profile talents, and Casemiro is top of their wishlist, the Telegraph shared.

Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are thoroughly assessing the possibility of a January move for French striker Randal Kolo Muani, seeking to secure him on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Juventus have also shown interest in the 26-year-old, complicating the competition for his signature, the Athletic reported.

AC Milan have expressed interest in securing Marcus Rashford, 27, on loan. However, any potential agreement hinges on Manchester United agreeing to cover a significant portion of the England international’s salary during his temporary stint in Italy, the Guardian claimed.

Juventus are reportedly interested in acquiring the Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan, but the 23-year-old has firmly stated his desire to remain with Manchester United for the time being, according to Sky Sports.

In an intriguing turn of events, Manchester United have been approached with a swap deal proposition involving Juventus’ 24-year-old Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, as the Italian club seeks to acquire Zirkzee from United, Teamtalk reported.

Another player catching the eye is Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who has become a target for two Premier League clubs. The 26-year-old has indicated that he is open to a move, which comes at a pivotal time during the transfer window, according to Sky Sports News.

Real Betis are among several clubs that are keen on the possibility of taking Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony, 24, on loan for the remainder of the season, the Independent reported.

Antony’s situation is further complicated as Greek club Olympiakos has also earmarked him for a potential loan deal, according to the Sun.

Crystal Palace have set their sights on Jobe Bellingham, the promising 19-year-old English midfielder, who is currently valued by Sunderland at around £20 million, Talksport reported.