Marcus Rashford’s future is up in the air following an impressive loan spell with Barcelona and the Man United star is set for imminent talks
Arsenal and Tottenham have both reportedly held talks over a potential swoop for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford after an outstanding loan spell at Barcelona.
The Spanish giants have a £26m option-to-buy the England international permanently, but are keen to bring in another striker as well.
Hansi Flick’s squad would favour another loan deal for Rashford, giving them financial flexibility to pursue another forward, with Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon close to joining Barcelona.
However, United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to be keen on a permanent departure of the England international in an attempt to reduce the club wage bill.
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According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United and Rashford are due to hold discussions about his future this week, with the England star seeking clarity ahead of the World Cup.
Rashford caught the eye with 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona, and he’s expressed his ambition to make the switch to the Nou Camp permanent.
Aston Villa have also reportedly explored signing Rashford this summer, following his impressive loan stint at Villa Park towards the end of last season. Barcelona are keen on Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, but the Blues have no intention of parting with the Brazilian.
Arsenal are believed to be looking for a winger this summer, as they aim to strengthen their attacking options after securing the Premier League title.
However, Arsenal are likely to need to sell several first-team players, with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White all being linked with departures from the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are looking to strengthen their squad following a season in which they only narrowly avoided the drop on the final day.
Discussing his transfer plans for the summer, De Zerbi said: “Listen, we have a great relationship with Johan and Vinai and the whole board. I have no doubt, but it’s right because I came to start a new plan, a new project, and the plan was not in Sunderland.
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“It was after Everton, staying in the Premier League. My target was very clear at the beginning. I gave all my best. I pushed to arrive at today. From today, we have to start to work.
“Look, my target when I came was today, to arrive today, after the last game and planning the next Premier League. I’m sure we have not to change too many players. It’s not right. It’s not right because we are lucky to have a lot of good players, a lot of good guys.
“I think we have to complete the squad in the best way, with the first level of players, with the right behaviour of the players, because now the qualities of the players are important, but more important is the spirit, the mentality of these players – and now the job starts.”
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