Football transfer news on January 28th: ​​Cole Palmer wants to join Manchester United.

The January 28th winter transfer window saw Manchester United become the center of attention. The Red Devils pursued promising young striker Mohamed Kader Meïté of Rennes, while Bruno Fernandes also expressed his desire to extend his contract and commit to a long-term future at Old Trafford. Furthermore, Chelsea's Cole Palmer is reportedly particularly interested in joining United.

Man United targets Mohamed Kader Meïté

According to The Guardian journalist Ed Aarons, Manchester United are seriously considering signing young striker Mohamed Kader Meïté from Rennes.

The 18-year-old French player has made a strong impression in Ligue 1 this season with 3 goals and 3 assists.

With a height of 1.93m and an ideal physique, Meïté is not only strong in tackles but also skillful in controlling the ball in tight spaces.

Rennes have valued Meïté at around 30 million euros, and United have held discussions with the player's agent.

However, the Red Devils aren't the only team pursuing him. Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League) also made a higher offer, but Meïté prefers to stay in Europe to develop his career. This could become a last-minute surprise transfer if Joshua Zirkzee leaves Old Trafford.

The future of André Onana

According to the Daily Mail , goalkeeper André Onana – currently on loan from Man United to Trabzonspor – is likely to rejoin Inter Milan.

The goalkeeper's representative has appeared in Milan to negotiate directly, as Onana has lost his number one spot to Senne Lammens since September.

If the deal goes through, it will be a significant turning point in the Cameroonian goalkeeper's career, opening up the opportunity to return to the familiar environment where he once shone and made a name for himself.

Cole Palmer is ready to join the Red Devils.

One of the most sensational rumors concerns Chelsea's Cole Palmer. According to The Sun , the 23-year-old attacking midfielder is ready to join Manchester United.

Palmer is reportedly unhappy with life in London and, while he doesn't want to return to Manchester City, he is very interested in the Red Devils – the team he has supported since childhood.

However, Chelsea consider Palmer "untouchable" as he is under contract until 2033. This makes any transfer extremely difficult and expensive.

Nevertheless, Palmer's interest in United will undoubtedly add more drama to the transfer market.

Aston Villa wants to bring Douglas Luiz back.

Aston Villa are making headlines in the transfer market as they plan to reunite with Douglas Luiz from Juventus on a loan deal.

The Brazilian midfielder previously played for Villa before leaving in 2024 for a fee of €50 million, and recently played the first half of the season for Nottingham Forest.

However, Luiz has expressed his desire to return to Villa Park – where he was once a key player and left a lasting impression. The cancellation of his loan spell at Forest on Tuesday has created an unexpected opportunity, bringing Aston Villa closer to bringing the former star back into the squad.

Bruno Fernandes wants to extend his contract.

Bruno Fernandes is becoming the center of attention at Man United as discussions about a new contract begin.

According to the Mirror , the Portuguese midfielder is willing to extend his contract if he receives a salary of £400,000 per week – a figure that accurately reflects his influence at Old Trafford.

Fernandes is both a spiritual leader and a key factor in the Red Devils' style of play, with his ability to create chances, score goals, and lead his teammates.

However, the final decision will only be made at the end of the season, after both sides have conducted a comprehensive assessment of each other's form, ambitions, and financial situation.