SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: TRANSFER NEWS AND RUMORS HEAT UP

Barcelona Eye Ansu Fati Loan Move, Rashford Hints at Pay Cut to Join the Camp Nou Club

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their plans for a new Old Trafford stadium after receiving Government support, while Alexander Isak is set to reward his season with a new long-term contract from Newcastle United.

Alejandro Garnacho's future at Manchester United remains a topic of debate, with Paul Merson suggesting the young winger would be better off leaving United. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe-owned club Caen's ultras stormed the pitch in protest after seventh consecutive defeat, and New York Red Bulls are interested in signing Timo Werner, who is currently on loan at Tottenham.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland capitalized on Robert Sánchez's fifth major error of the season to score a crucial goal against Chelsea, while Chelsea's manager Thomas Tuchel has been given an insurance policy against failing to qualify for next season's Champions League by participating in this summer's Club World Cup.

In potential transfer news, Manchester United are considering re-signing Alvaro Carreras, who was previously linked with the club. Marcus Rashford is reportedly eager to join Barcelona and may be willing to take a pay cut to make his "dream" move a reality. Napoli have confirmed interest in signing Alejandro Garnacho before the January deadline.

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury is set to join Sheffield United on loan, while Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira is confident his side will land signings they want before the transfer window closes. Chelsea and Manchester City are also being linked with Verona star Reda Belahyane.

The Italian press continue to link Sverre Nypan with Arsenal, who have named him in their training camp squad for Portugal. Napoli's interest in Garnacho continues to attract attention, but United initially had no intention of selling the 20-year-old.

This is a developing story that we will be keeping an eye on as the January transfer window unfolds. Stay tuned for all the latest deals, news, and rumors from around Europe.