Marcus Rashford could leave Manchester United this summer with Tottenham Hotspur being rumoured as a potential destination for the 28-year-old forward. Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona having been exiled by former coach Ruben Amorim and returned to Old Trafford when the La Liga champions failed to take up his £26m option. Michael Carrick is an admirer of Rashford and could reintegrate him into the first team squad but there are a few Premier League clubs in line for his signature.
United, meanwhile, could be running out of time to meet Roma’s deadline to sign France international Manu Kone, according to reports in Italy.
Elsewhere, Liverpool have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to reports in France, but are still a considerable distance away from agreeing a fee for the French international. Barcola wants to join Liverpool, according to L’Equipe, but the European champions will demand £140m this summer as the Reds are now set to open talks with his club.
In one of the bigger stories of the summer Vinicius Jr has made it clear that he wants to remain at Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports despite interest from Arsenal. The Gunners have been plotting an audacious move for the 26-year-old Brazil star while he has one year remaining on his contract, but Vinicius Jr wants to agree new terms at the Bernabeu.
Chelsea appear set to strike a surprise double deal for England veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson as Xabi Alonso seeks to add experience to his squad, with the former taking a medical and the latter having agreed a two-year contract after officially leaving Brentford.
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Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid
Arsenal will have to turn to other transfer targets after it was reported by Sky Sports that Real Madrid do not want to sell Vinicius Jr this summer.
Real Madrid are reportedly confident that the Brazil winger, who emerged as a shock target for the Gunners as they aim to strengthen their attack, will agree a new contract after entering the final year of his deal.
AS also reported that Vinicius, who is out of contract in 2027, will resume talks on a new deal once he returns from his summer holiday.
Real Madrid’s agreement to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande also added to the speculation - but the club want Vinicius to extend his deal, too.
Liverpool prepare Bradley Barcola bid
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to BBC Sport.
PSG have set a price tag of £140m on the 23-year-old, and do not want to sell - especially as Real Madrid look likely to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.
However, it comes amid reports from France that Barcola has agreed to join the club ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Marcus Rashford could leave Man Utd
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Let’s dive right into the latest transfer news speculation and head over to Old Trafford where the fate of Marcus Rashford is being discussed.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, having been exiled by former boss Ruben Amorim, and returned to the Premier League club when Barca decided against taking up the option to permanently buy him.
Michael Carrick is said to be keen to reintegrate Rashford into the first team squad but there is interest in the forward from elsewhere which may prove more inticing to the Old Trafford hierarchy.
Tottenham and Chelsea have both been touted as possible destinations for a summer move with the former perhaps looking the most likely given Chelsea’s pursuit of Brighton’s Danny Welbeck.