The latest news from Manchester United ahead of their Premier League clash against Fulham includes transfer speculation surrounding Christopher Nkunku and confirmation of three loan departures.
Manchester United's attention shifts back to the Premier League this weekend as they return to domestic action on Sunday evening. Ruben Amorim's side will travel to London to face Fulham at Craven Cottage in a 7pm kick-off. A late goal from Bruno Fernandes secured United's victory over Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night, marking a return to winning form. The team will aim to carry this momentum into their league match.
Away from the pitch, the January transfer window deadline is rapidly approaching, with clubs having until Monday, February 3rd to finalize their winter business. This leaves United and Amorim with just over a week to complete any late deals. Consequently, there has been significant speculation surrounding potential transfers in and out of the club. In recent news, United have been linked with a move for Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku ahead of the final week of the January transfer window. Reports suggest that discussions are underway regarding a potential swap deal that would see Alejandro Garnacho join Chelsea and Nkunku move to United. Interestingly, Nkunku was introduced as a substitute in Chelsea's match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, playing the last 30 minutes despite the Blues' 3-1 loss. Manchester Evening News (MEN) speculates that Nkunku's substitution role indicates that a potential deal is not imminent. MEN further notes that if a transfer were close, Nkunku would have either been omitted from the squad or remained on the bench to minimize the risk of injury. The proposed swap deal involving Garnacho is also questioned by MEN, suggesting that keeping Garnacho within the squad and nurturing his development would be more beneficial for United than integrating a new player. Meanwhile, Manchester United have confirmed the departures of three players on loan deals. Young striker Ethan Wheatley has joined League Two club Walsall on loan until the end of the season. Young defender Jack Kingdon has been loaned to non-league side Rochdale for the remainder of the campaign. Finally, winger Antony has joined Spanish club Real Betis on loan until the end of the season. MEN highlights that the loan spells to lower league clubs will be advantageous for Wheatley and Kingdon as they seek to gain valuable first-team experience. For Antony, the move could potentially offer some relief in terms of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) by significantly reducing the player's wage burden off United's books. However, it's worth noting that the loan deal does not include an option for a permanent transfer in the summer
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