Transfer rumors, news: Boniface tops Man Utd's striker search

Manchester United have added Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface to their shortlist, while Ruben Amorim’s side will also face competition from Liverpool in the race for Atalanta midfielder Éderson. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United are interested in Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old is reported to be one of several options on their shortlist for a new No. 9, and they could make an approach next summer. Boniface has continued his impressive form in the Bundesliga this season with six goals in 10 matches, though a recent injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria means he is set to be out of action until around January.

– Man United boss Amorim is also being linked with a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri. The Algeria international will move into the final year of his contract next summer, and The Sun reports that he is looking for a new challenge. The Red Devils have had problems in the position for some time, and the 23-year-old has the right age and profile to fit into Amorim’s tactical formation as an attacking wing-back.

– An offer worth €60 million will be required to land Atalanta midfielder Éderson, says Nicolo Schira. Both Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be keen on signing the 25-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester City, but the Serie A club have made their intentions clear of only looking at proposals next summer. He has made 13 league appearances this season, scoring his second goal of the campaign in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Parma.

– Real Madrid are willing to part ways with full-back Fran García in order to make space for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, reports Sport. The LaLiga giants are open to accepting an offer worth between €15m and €20m for the 25-year-old, amid belief that Davies has already given the green light to a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu on a free transfer. Davies, 24, is set to enter the final six months of his contract at the Allianz Arena in January, when he will be free to discuss official terms on a pre-contract agreement.

– AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is on the radar of Liverpool, according to TEAMtalk. The Reds see the 21-year-old Hungary international as a potential future successor to Andy Robertson, who will enter the final year of his contract next summer. The Cherries are expecting to part ways with Kerkez before next season, but they will look to resist offers should they arrive in the January transfer window.

OTHER RUMORS

– Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is close to extending his stay at the Allianz Arena despite previously being linked with Paris Saint-Germain. (L’Equipe)

– Borussia Dortmund would rival Manchester United for Christopher Nkunku should the Chelsea forward become available for transfer. (TeamTalk)

– Fulham and Leicester City want to sign Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton in January. (Football Insider)

– AC Milan and Newcastle United are both preparing to make a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is out of contract in June. (TeamTalk)

– Milan Skriniar has agreed to join Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain in January after losing his place at the Ligue 1 club. (Foot Mercato)

– Tottenham could look to sign a goalkeeper in January after No. 1 Guglielmo Vicario was ruled out for months with a fractured ankle. (The Guardian)