Transfer Updates: Garnacho, Rashford, Kimmich, Zinchenko, Tierney, Others

Chelsea are reportedly exploring a potential transfer for Argentina and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is currently 20 years old.

Chelsea’s interest in Garnacho comes in light of Napoli’s decision to withdraw from the transfer race, as per Sky Sports.

Manchester City have taken a keen interest in Andrea Cambiaso, a 24-year-old full-back from Italy. However, Juventus, his current club, is expected to set a hefty asking price of around 65 million euros, which could complicate any potential negotiations, Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly stepped back from their attempts to secure England forward Marcus Rashford, 27. The main hurdle lies in the player’s substantial wages, which are set at £350,000 per week, presenting a significant barrier for the German club, as per the Mail.

Bayern Munich’s midfielder Joshua Kimmich is currently in discussions with Real Madrid regarding his future, as his contract with Bayern is set to expire in the summer. The 29-year-old German international’s options appear to be broadening as the summer transfer window approaches, transfer expert, Christian Falk shared.

Arsenal and Ukraine left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, is anticipated to secure a move before the January transfer window closes. Borussia Dortmund has shown an active interest in bringing him into their squad, according to the Telegraph.

Dortmund are also considering Chelsea’s England left-back Ben Chilwell, 28, as a viable alternative if Zinchenko’s transfer does not materialize, the Sun reported.

Chelsea have reportedly come to a verbal agreement to loan Portugal midfielder Renato Veiga, 21, to Juventus for the remainder of the season, indicating a strategic move for both clubs as they navigate their respective campaigns, as per the Athletic.

Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney, 27, from Arsenal, is nearing an agreement for a pre-contract that would see him return to Celtic on a free transfer at the end of the current season, which would mark a significant return for the player to his former club, the Telegraph reported.

Brighton & Hove Albion are currently engaged in discussions regarding the possibility of 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson leaving the club on loan this month, as they evaluate how best to manage their squad, the Mail claimed.

Real Madrid have surfaced in the pursuit of Benfica defender Alvaro Carrera, a 21-year-old Spanish left-back, joining a competitive race that includes Barcelona and Manchester, according to Diario AS.

Manchester United appears to be at the forefront of the race to sign 18-year-old English defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal. Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt have already made inquiries, signaling high demand for the promising talent, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano shared.

West Ham United have turned their attention to RB Leipzig’s 29-year-old forward Andre Silva for a loan move for the rest of the season. However, if this deal does not come to fruition, they will consider Ajax’s 22-year-old Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey as an alternative option, according to Florian Plettenberg.