Manchester United 'target' former Chelsea winger and 'plot' swap deal for elite striker

Manchester United are due to return to competitive action at the weekend as the Red Devils will travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town in Ruben Amorim’s first-ever Premier League game. Before then, let’s take a look at all the biggest rumours from around Old Trafford as the January transfer window slowly comes into view.

United are reportedly looking to make a move for a former Chelsea winger who currently plays in the Serie A. Meanwhile, the Red Devils could also look to formulate a swap deal that would see one of the players they signed in the summer transfer window leave the club.

Manchester United ‘looking’ to sign Christian Pulisic

Manchester United are in the market for a winger in the January transfer window. According to a report from Italian outlet CalcioMercato, the Red Devils could make a move to sign Christian Pulisic from AC Milan. Pulisic is best known to fans in England for his time at Chelsea. The USA international made 98 Premier League appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, scoring 20 goals - he has also played for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

United are not alone in their pursuit of the 26 year old. He is also being targeted by West Ham United, who are looking to make a quality addition to their attacking ranks. Furthermore, given Pulisic’s importance to Milan, they are likely to be unwilling to sell him - United will need to conjure up a hefty transfer fee if they wish to pry Pulisic from their hands.

So far this season, Pulisic has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Milan, scoring seven goals and notching up five assists. He is adaptable, too - while he is best utilised as a left winger, he can also function as a right winger or as a number ten.

Manchester United could offer ‘sensational’ loan proposal to sign Victor Osimhen

One of the most coveted players in the summer transfer window was Victor Osimhen. Manchester United have not given up in their pursuit of the player - according to Calcio Napoli, the Red Devils could look to sign him in the form of a loan deal that would see Joshua Zirkzee go the other way.

Should this take place, it is thought that United will offer Napoli both Zirkzee’s services and a sum of £30 million. If the move is put into action, it could be finalised as early as January.

While Zirkzee arrived at United amid plenty of hype, the Dutchman has failed to live up to expectations as of yet. So far, he has just one goal over the course of 17 appearances in all competitions, with only two assists to supplement this number. It may seem harsh, but United would likely be obtaining a massive upgrade if they can swap Zirkzee for Osimhen.

While he is still officially a Napoli player, Osimhen is currently out on loan in the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray. At this point in the season, the Nigerian international has scored eight goals and has notched up four assists across nine games in all competitions.