New contenders for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford have surfaced, while Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Jack Grealish – according to Paper Round.

**Monaco Set to Lead the Chase for Rashford Loan**

In a surprising turn of events, AS Monaco have emerged as the frontrunners to secure Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United this January, according to reports from The Sun. The Red Devils have been exploring various options for the forward’s departure during the transfer window, and it appears that Monaco are prepared to offer the most enticing loan deal.

The Sun notes that AC Milan have cooled their interest in the England international, while Borussia Dortmund are keen on a loan arrangement but would expect United to cover half of Rashford’s salary. West Ham United are also monitoring the situation, with United reportedly seeking around £40 million for the forward.

Rashford’s brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, has expressed a desire for him to join Barcelona. However, the La Liga giants are currently unable to sign new players due to staggering debts nearing £850 million. This leaves Monaco as a viable option for Rashford until the end of the season.

**Grealish on the Radar of European Giants**

Meanwhile, Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is attracting interest from both Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund, as reported by The Sun. The England international’s future at City remains uncertain, with his place in Pep Guardiola’s side fluctuating.

Grealish has also been linked with moves to Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United, but a potential switch abroad could be on the cards. The Sun suggests that Grealish may be keen on a move to Europe to rejuvenate his career.

The 28-year-old has had a challenging season, starting just 11 of his 20 appearances across all competitions, netting one goal and providing four assists in 1,036 minutes of action. A move to either Inter or Dortmund could see him become an instant fan favourite and help him revive his international career.

**City Eye Luiz as a Potential Reinforcement**

In other transfer news, Manchester City are reportedly considering a loan deal for Douglas Luiz, as per the Telegraph. The Brazilian midfielder left Aston Villa for Juventus in the summer, but Pep Guardiola may be looking to bring him back to Manchester.

City are said to be admirers of Atalanta’s Éderson, but with little chance of securing the 25-year-old this month, they are exploring alternative options. Luiz, who has struggled for game time at Juventus since his £42 million move from Villa, is believed to be available for transfer.

Juventus are reportedly favouring an outright sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, but City are keen on a straightforward loan without any clauses. While Luiz may not be their primary target, his previous experience in the Premier League makes him a familiar option for the City hierarchy.

**Villa Stand Firm Against West Ham’s Duran Bid**

Aston Villa have firmly rejected West Ham United’s club-record £57 million bid for striker Jhon Duran, with the Midlands club valuing the Colombian closer to £80 million, according to the Telegraph. Villa are unwilling to part ways with Duran in January, expressing frustration over the timing of the bid ahead of their Champions League clash with Monaco on Tuesday, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

Duran was a target for West Ham during the summer transfer window, but he opted to sign a new contract with Villa. The Telegraph reports that Villa are disputing the figures of West Ham’s latest proposal, which they believe to be significantly lower than expected.

A bid of £57 million would have surpassed West Ham’s previous transfer record of £51 million for Lucas Paquetá, who joined from Lyon in 2022. Duran signed a new contract extending to 2030 in October last year, and Villa’s valuation is thought to be around the £80 million mark.

West Ham, who have recently agreed a deal with Chelsea to reunite new head coach Graham Potter with recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay, made a previous offer of around £32 million for the 21-year-old last summer. Their latest bid falls well short of what Villa would consider, while Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in Duran, though the hefty price tag could prove prohibitive for them.