Manchester United transfer rumours continue to swirl, with the latest name linked being Chelsea's Malo Gusto. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 33 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Koni De Winter, but below is the latest news on some of the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Malo Gusto
On Wednesday, it was reported that French right-back Malo Gusto is open to leaving Chelsea. The defender has not started a Premier League match in over two months and has accumulated just 503 minutes under Xabi Alonso. Manchester United, which may soon appoint Mauricio Pochettino as its new coach, could attempt to sign him, while Manchester City is also a potential suitor. Gusto joined Chelsea from Olympique de Lyon in 2023 for a reported €30 million and is under contract until 2030.
Gustavo Varela
Manchester United is attempting to sign Gustavo Varela, a 21-year-old Portuguese centre-forward from Monza, according to a Wednesday report. Napoli has also shown interest in the player, who joined the Italian club from Benfica II in July 2026 and is under contract until June 2030. While his current market value is listed as €5.00M by Transfermarkt, reports from November 2026 stated Monza's valuation is between €40 million and €50 million, though some have suggested offers from €25 million could be considered.
Orri Óskarsson
It was reported on Monday that Manchester United and Tottenham are seeking to add players for the January transfer window and have shown interest in Orri Óskarsson. The 22-year-old Icelandic centre-forward from Real Sociedad has drawn United's interest due to their need for attacking options, as Benjamin Sesko has been unable to play because of a knee injury and Matheus Cunha has scored only one league goal.
Mahamadou Nagida
Several clubs, including Manchester United, have inquired about Mahamadou Nagida, according to a report on Tuesday. Stade Rennais has extended the 21-year-old's contract until June 2029 and values him at approximately ten million euros, with the club intending to keep him until at least the end of the season. On Saturday, it was reported that United had added the Cameroon international to their left-back shortlist after being very impressed during an intensive scouting period.
Koni De Winter
On Monday, it was noted that Manchester United have been associated with an interest in AC Milan centre-back Koni De Winter, although sources have stated he is on a long list of options for top clubs. Earlier that day, Tuttomercato reported that United has a growing interest in the defender and that his profile is highly appreciated, but there are no concrete negotiations. Over the weekend, it was also reported by CaughtOffside and DailyBriefing that the club had inquired about the Belgian's situation after scouts were positively impressed by his performances.
Jarrad Branthwaite
Manchester United have made signing a central defender their top priority for the winter transfer window, according to Wednesday reports from the Daily Mail and Manchester Evening News. Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is listed as one of three main targets on their shortlist as the club looks for a replacement for Lisandro Martinez. In the summer of 2024, Manchester United submitted bids worth £35m and £50m for Branthwaite, both of which were rejected by Everton.
Nathan Collins
According to the Daily Mail and Manchester Evening News on Wednesday, Manchester United have made signing a central defender a top priority this winter. The publications report that Brentford captain Nathan Collins is one of the three main targets on their shortlist. Earlier on Wednesday, the Daily Mail also reported that United are considering a potential transfer move for the centre-back in January after failing to strengthen in that position over the summer.
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