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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Marcus Rashford 'emerges as a shock target for Champions League giants' - with Man United outcast facing uncertain future
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has emerged as a potential target for European giant, according to a report. Rashford, 27, has been exiled at Old Trafford, last playing for the Red Devils in December and he was loaned out to Aston Villa for the second half of the season. The forward impressed at Villa Park, scoring four goals and adding six assists in 17 appearances in all competitions, but his future remains up in the air and he is not in Ruben Amorim 's plans. The 27-year-old's contract, which sees him earn £315,000-per-week, runs until 2028, and his wages could prove to be a stumbling block to any transfer. As reported by the the Manchester Evening Standard, United are preparing for the prospect of loaning out Rashford for the entirety of next season. The outlet also reports that Inter Milan enquired about the England international earlier this month - but they would only consider a loan deal. Rashford, who is valued at £40million, is expected by senior United officials to make a move abroad this summer. He hasn't ruled out a move to another Premier League club, but is reluctant to relocate to London. Mail Sport has previously reported how Rashford's dream move is to join Barcelona and his agent met with Deco , the Catalan giants' sporting director, last month, but no transfer has subsequently materialised. Barcelona are now instead closing in on the signing of Athletic Club's Nico Williams having agreed personal terms with the winger. Any money United make from a potential Rashford sale would count as pure profit in their PSR calculations. Rashford is understood to want to play in the Champions League as the 62-cap England international aims to win a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad next summer. Rashford was called up by Tuchel back in March, but he was absent from this month's internationals after missing the final period of the season due to a hamstring injury.
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Wirtz to Liverpool announcement IMMINENT, Quansah to Leverkusen advancing, Leao to Bayern latest
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline. Advertisement Elsewhere, In other news, Bayern Munich are continuing to monitor the situation of Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below... Advertisement By Garnacho race Manchester United are reportedly hoping a bidding war erupts for Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine is keen to seek pastures new this summer and the club are happy to cash in. The likes of Napoli, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham have all been tipped with an interest. It is expected that the first bids will be in the region of £50million. Copy link Copied By Martinez update Manchester United are reportedly getting closer to a deal that would see Emiliano Martinez move to Old Trafford. The goalkeeper would provide very strong competition and probably usurp Andre Onana as the No.1 at the club. Reports have claimed that Martinez is 'willing to join' Man United which can kickstart negotiations with Aston Villa. Copy link Copied By Gittens update Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has held talks with Jamie Gittens. The discussions that have taken place follow the winger's failed move to Chelsea in the first transfer window of the summer. Kehl said: "We've had one or two conversations with Jamie in the last few days. 'He's professional enough to know he has to perform. "That's also in his nature. Jamie will be important for us in this tournament. "And we'll see what happens after that. But I don't see him as negative.' Copy link Copied By Chiesa urged to leave Federico Chiesa has been urged to leave Liverpool to save his place in the Italy team. Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes that the winger needs to be playing more in order to represent the Azzurri. He said: "Chiesa must play more. "It's important. Our doors are always open but we want Fede to play on regular basis." Copy link Copied By Saints raided Southampton have agreed a deal to sell Paul Onuachu to Turkish outfit Trabzonspor for just under £7million, according to Sky Sports. The relegated club could also lose winger Kamaldeen Sulemana to Italy. Sky have added that a bid from Atalanta has been rejected but he also has interest from Ajax, Genoa and Torino. Copy link Copied By Kean on him Manchester United have reportedly added Fiorentina star Moise Kean to their transfer list. The striker has impressed since returning to Italy after his horror spell at Everton. Florence newspaper Corriere Fiorentino has claimed that the Red Devils are interested in Kean as a cheaper option than Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres. Copy link Copied By Branthwaite contract Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly in talks with Everton over a new contract. Sky Sports have claimed that manager David Moyes is keen to cement the defender's future at the club. He has previously been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham. Copy link Copied By Leeds striker move Leeds have reportedly made a move to add Nikola Krstovic to their squad. Reports in Italy have claimed that an enquiry has been made by the Yorkshire club for the Lecce striker. It is not yet known if the Montenegrin would be interested in a switch to Elland Road. Copy link Copied By Partey exit close Thomas Partey is reportedly closing in on an exit from Arsenal. The midfielder's contract is expiring at the end of the month and he would then be free to move clubs. Talks over a new deal have been ongoing but there has been no confirmation of an agreement. Copy link Copied By Noni could move Noni Madueke could make a shock exit from Chelsea this summer. The Telegraph have claimed that the winger is not considered "untouchable". The report continued to suggest that there a number of Premier League clubs "in the market" for a winger. Copy link Copied By Martinez contact Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Emiliano Martinez. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that discussions have taken place and the goalkeeper is ready to say yes to the move. Copy link Copied By Martinez contact Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Emiliano Martinez. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that discussions have taken place and the goalkeeper is ready to say yes to the move. Copy link Copied By Eagles swoop Crystal Palace could be tracking a potential replacement for Marc Guehi. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the South London side are in talks to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon. The report claims that the player is open to the move and manager Oliver Glasner has given his approval to the deal. Copy link Copied By Boly deal Willy Boly has signed a new one-year contract at Nottingham Forest. The experienced defender will remain at the City Ground until at least 2026. After signing the contract, he said: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract with the club and look forward to another season with such a great team and supporters. 'We need to build on what was a great season and I am excited to see what we can achieve as a squad this year.' Copy link Copied By Boly deal Willy Boly has signed a new one-year contract at Nottingham Forest. The experienced defender will remain at the City Ground until at least 2026. After signing the contract, he said: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract with the club and look forward to another season with such a great team and supporters. 'We need to build on what was a great season and I am excited to see what we can achieve as a squad this year.' Copy link Copied By More on Liverpool Liverpool are reportedly keen on adding Marc Guehi to their defensive options. The Times have claimed that while Jarell Quansah is not being pushed out of the door at Anfield, they have his replacement in mind. Guehi is one of the Premier League's top defenders outside of the top six and has long been linked with an exit from Selhurst Park. Copy link Copied By Quansah wanted Jarell Quansah is reportedly wanted by Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga outfit is "ready to step up" their efforts to sign the Liverpool ace. The Times have claimed that the move could progress once Florian Wirtz completes his transfer the other way. It adds that Liverpool will demand £40million to consider cashing in on the young defender. Copy link Copied By Spurs line up Kudus Tottenham are reportedly considering a move to sign West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. The two rivals very rarely do business with each other, as Scott Parker was the last player to make the switch in 2011. Reports have claimed that Kudus could be the next player to swap East for North. The Hammers are hoping for a fee close to £80million with Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle also interested. Copy link Copied By Mbeumo update Manchester United have reportedly upped their offer for Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroonian is being chased by the Red Devils along with Tottenham and Newcastle. The Sunday Times have claimed that Man United have made their move and offered MORE than £60million for the Brentford forward. Copy link Copied By Walker to Everton reminder Manchester City star Kyle Walker has agreed to join Everton on a one-year deal. Walker has been locked in talks with the Toffees since his return from his loan spell at AC Milan. The Merseysiders and City will now thrash out whether it is a permanent deal or just a 12-month loan while he sees out the remainder of his Etihad contract. Fulham also enquired about the 35-year-old but could not afford to sign him. Copy link Copied By Walker to Everton reminder Manchester City star Kyle Walker has agreed to join Everton on a one-year deal. Walker has been locked in talks with the Toffees since his return from his loan spell at AC Milan. The Merseysiders and City will now thrash out whether it is a permanent deal or just a 12-month loan while he sees out the remainder of his Etihad contract. Fulham also enquired about the 35-year-old but could not afford to sign him. Copy link Copied By Arsenal signing Zubimendi Arsenal are close to finally sealing the deal for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi. That is according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who reports a fee has been agreed between the Gunners and Sociedad. The North Londoners will pay slightly more than Zubimendi's £70million release clause. The two clubs have an 'excellent relationship' and so the Spanish outfit has allowed Arsenal to pay in instalments. Copy link Copied By Arsenal signing Zubimendi Arsenal are close to finally sealing the deal for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi. That is according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who reports a fee has been agreed between the Gunners and Sociedad. The North Londoners will pay slightly more than Zubimendi's £70million release clause. The two clubs have an 'excellent relationship' and so the Spanish outfit has allowed Arsenal to pay in instalments. Copy link Copied By Rashford's Newcastle decision Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford will snub a move to Newcastle. According to The Daily Star, Rashford is ready to turn down a move to St James' Park despite the Toon qualifying for the Champions League. Any deal with the Magpies is reported to have to be a loan deal. It's been previously reported the versatile forward is prioritising a move to Barcelona, who appear to be closing in on Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams. Copy link Copied By Rashford's Newcastle decision Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford will snub a move to Newcastle. According to The Daily Star, Rashford is ready to turn down a move to St James' Park despite the Toon qualifying for the Champions League. Any deal with the Magpies is reported to have to be a loan deal. It's been previously reported the versatile forward is prioritising a move to Barcelona, who appear to be closing in on Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams. Copy link Copied 1 …
Business Upturn
5 hours ago
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- Business Upturn
Did Emiliano Martinez say 'Yes' to Man United move? Here's what we know
World Cup winner with Argentina Emiliano Martinez has been rumoured to leave Aston Villa. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 20, 2025, 10:05 IST Last updated June 20, 2025, 10:05 IST World Cup winner with Argentina Emiliano Martinez has been rumoured to leave Aston Villa and this rumour was circulating before the start of the summer transfer window. However, there are reports from some top journalist as well that the goalkeeper is in search of a new club. There is a growing speculations about him leaving the side and joining Man United even without European football. However, there's no stringent backing to this reports and Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein have also been tight-lipped on this topic yet. World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been at the centre of transfer rumours this summer, with reports suggesting he could be set to leave Aston Villa. Speculation regarding his future began circulating even before the start of the transfer window, and recent developments have only added fuel to the fire. Multiple sources have hinted that Martinez is exploring options for a potential move away from Villa Park. Among the most talked-about destinations is Manchester United, despite the club not offering European football in the upcoming season. However, these rumours remain largely unverified, with no confirmation from reliable journalists like Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein, who have remained silent on the subject. According to the multiple reports, Martinez said, 'yes,' to Man United move but as there is no credible sources behind this, this is still considered to be just a rumour. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Daily Record
14 hours ago
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- Daily Record
The haunting Rangers failure Steven Davis still lives with as former skipper lifts lid on 'huge frustration'
Davis admits it still lives with him that Rangers failed to kick on after sealing 55 Steven Davis admits he's still haunted by Rangers ' failure turn 55 into 56. The retired Ibrox legend was a key man when Steven Gerrard 's squad last lifted Premiership silver back in 2021. But they let that crown slip the following season after Gerrard made a mid-season move to Aston Villa, with his replacement Gio van Bronckhorst unable to mount a repeat of the previous season's title triumph. It has proved to be a pivotal sliding doors moment. Instead of embarking on their own era of glory, Gers have had to sit and watch their Parkhead foes rack up four straight league wins in a row. 'It's a huge frustration to be honest,' admitted former skipper Davis. 'I believe that with the quality we had in that time, we should have had a lot more success than what we did together. "It's easy to sit here and say that but it's hard to pinpoint the reasons why we didn't go on and achieve more than what we did, because we did really feel that the quality was there within the team. 'Ultimately over the course of the season, usually the best team wins and we didn't do enough in that year to do it.' Asked if he felt Rangers would be in a far stronger position now had they backed up their 2021 victory, the Northern Irishman replied: 'One hundred percent. That's always the ambition, once you get your hands on that first trophy, you want to do it on a regular basis. "We know it's not easy to have consistent success and we fell short really in the end. It's still a huge frustration for all of us involved, me certainly.' It's that failure to deliver regular silverware which means captain James Tavernier continues to divide the Ibrox fanbase. The full-back has clocked up 10 years in Glasgow but the club have yet to announce if he will be honoured for a decade of service. Davis, though, is adamant there would be no-one more deserving of a testimonial than Tavernier. He said: 'I think 10 years service at a club like Rangers is an unbelievable achievement. 'You know when you sign there that you're going to get criticism at some point during your career. He's had that but he's got broad enough shoulders, and for me, he's dealt with it really well. 'And I think also at Rangers, they're always looking for better players to replace you. But ultimately, he's managed to keep his place over the course of the time that he's been there, 'So everybody who has been manager has always seen the qualities when deciding to keep playing him and to keep him as captain as well. 'So I think if you have that level of service at a club, then you deserve everything you get.' Russell Martin is rumoured to be eyeing up Max Aarons as a potential replacement for Tavernier. But Davis believes his old-team still has plenty to offer. Asked if he could understand the flak directed at Tav, he replied: 'That's the Glasgow fishbowl, isn't it? 'When you're captain of the club and the club hasn't won as many trophies as they would like in recent times, that pressure's going to come, the stress is going to come. For me, sometimes it's over the top. 'I think he's been a fabulous player for the club. 'His availability is unquestionable, the number of goals and assists that he's had is incredible really, for a full-back or any position to be honest. I think he's been a really good servant for the football club. 'Sometimes that is overlooked. I understand that, you're always going to get critics out there. But I do feel that at times it's been a little bit over the mark with Tav. 'You can't be false to who you are as a person. You get the role because of the qualities that you bring, and you try to bring those qualities to the team. 'There's no two people who are the same and everybody will lead in different ways as well. 'It's just about the consistency of your actions, really. For me, that's how I tried to act as a player, I tried to lead by example. "Obviously on the basis of that, I was chosen in different captaincy roles at various clubs and also for my country as well. 'It's the same in management too, which I'm finding out now in my new coaching role. There are many different managers out there but you can't copycat anybody, you just have to be your own person. 'And I think people then respond to that. ' Davis isn't ready to write off Tavernier - but he admits it might be time for Ross McCausland to consider an Ibrox exit if he can't win over new boss Martin. He gave his fellow countryman his big break when he introduced him to the Gers line-up during his brief stint as caretaker gaffer in 2023. McCausland got off to a flying start - but he's featured less and less lately after a nightmare display towards the end of the season saw him sent off at Pittodrie. 'I think for you, development is always important to play games, that's where you learn,' said Davis. 'It's difficult to just train and try to progress, so it's obviously going to be another big summer for Ross in terms of the decisions that he makes. 'I'm sure different things are floating around his head, but ultimately there's a new manager coming in, he'll be open to seeing what players can bring to the team and give them an opportunity to do that and really impress in pre-season. 'Maybe then things can go from there. 'Hopefully that's the case for Ross. I think he's got qualities in there, he has had a difficult season and he's probably the first to admit that himself. 'But he'll ultimately want to stay at Rangers and have a career there, so I think the onus is on him to really go and stamp his authority on pre-season and see where that takes him. 'As a manager you have to be open-minded and I think there's always players that will surprise you. I've seen Russell talking about that himself. 'I think that when you go in there, you have a picture of maybe the qualities that players have, but until you work with them on a daily basis then you don't really get the full picture. 'Obviously Russell will be bringing in his own people to try to help the team as well but there's no reason why players like Ross who have kind been on the periphery this season can't show that they have qualities that they can bring to the team.' Davis was speaking as he helped promote 10 Years On - a celebratory event taking place at Belfast's Ulster Hall on May 2, 2026, marking next year's anniversary of Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign. For tickets go to
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Jack Grealish is latest England star caught in football's Neverland as spiralling wages syndrome claims first victims
IF you have ever watched Peter Pan, you will be familiar with the Lost Boys. Little babies who fell out of their prams and were carted off to Neverland, where they live in limbo. 6 Jack Grealish faces an uncertain time ahead of the Word Cup Credit: Getty 6 Man Utd striker Marcus Rashford was on loan at Aston Villa in 2024-25 and his future is also unclear, although Newcastle are interested Credit: Getty 6 Chelsea chose not to buy Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho permanently Credit: PA There is a growing number of Premier League footballers finding themselves in a similar position as the spiralling wages syndrome of recent years starts to claim its first victims. Led by Jack Grealish, players like Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are now without roots and swinging in the wind, without a place to really call home. Grealish is currently trying to plot a way out of Manchester City having been told his services are no longer required. Effectively shoved out of his pushchair by boss Pep Guardiola and told to find somewhere else to live. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GAME STOPPED Club World Cup clash suspended as fans and commentators told to 'get inside' At present, one of England's most naturally gifted footballers is caught in Neverland. Italian champions Napoli have recognised there is a gem of a player to be had, even if he is surplus to requirements at the Etihad. To be fair, it doesn't take a genius to work out that Grealish is a decent player, just down on his luck and caught in a tricky situation with a boss who doesn't recognise his talents. Yet the problem is the approximate £270,000-per-week wages that he trousers as an accessory to the £100million he commanded when signing from Aston Villa in 2021. 6 BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Back then the British record transfer fee looked to be the catalyst for one of the last great football mavericks to ascend new heights and become a superstar with the character to match. It's now all just fizzling out in a sad demise. Jack Grealish has gone from eye-catching showman and heartthrob to miserable bench warmer - and I know who's to blame Guardiola can claim how much he loves 'Jack' all he likes. But there is only one real love for top-level players — and that is to see their names on the team sheet each week. One minute off the bench in the last game of the season sums it up for the Brummie bad lad everyone adores. It's time to go. But with two years left on his contract, that's roughly £28m in his bin. We hear all that old guff about it's not about money, it's about football, but why should Grealish pay the price for the fact that Guardiola sold him a dream four years ago but couldn't make it come true? So now there is an impasse, and it's not the first time it's happened in the blue part of Manchester. City signed Wayne Bridge from Chelsea in 2009. Picking up around £60,000 a week back then was a decent whack for a player, though not in Grealish's league, even accounting for inflation. The move went t**s up and for the next four years full-back Bridge turned up for work, trained and did his bit but was sent on loan to West Ham, Sunderland and Brighton before finally moving to Championship side Reading. He played barely 40 games for City overall but took his full pay cheque every month. It cost the club around £13m in pay — or just over £3m a game. Numbers associated with top footballers since then have gone fully cosmic. Winger Sterling was signed by Chelsea's new owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali in 2022. Ironically, from Manchester City. He wasn't going to turn down the £300,000 a week being thrust in his hands by the naive Americans. 6 Raheem Sterling struggled on loan at Arsenal from Chelsea Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Sterling is now a lost soul. He spent last season sitting on the bench on loan at Arsenal. He is back now and as part of the infamous 'bomb squad' of Z-listers under coach Enzo Maresca, needs to get out to play. But those wages will now just get in the way. For another two years. Good luck finding a Premier League club willing to shell out £15m a year for a forward who scored one goal last season. Ditto for striker Rashford, who will soon report back to Manchester United from his loan spell at Aston Villa amid interest from Newcastle. And for his Red Devils club-mate Sancho — a Champions League finalist in 2024 who Chelsea paid £5m to get off their hands after a year on loan with them. If no compromises can be found, that's four full-blown England internationals stuck in Limboland come the start of the Premier League season on August 16. They'll be able to pay their mortgages — but what a waste for the game as a whole. LAK OF LOGIC SOUTHAMPTON chairman Dragan Solak claims VAR cost former manager Russell Martin his job. Which doesn't really make sense. The Serbian told BBC Radio Solent that some of the baffling decisions that went against his team last winter robbed them of eight points. He said: 'I'm not saying we would stay in the league, but we would have had a much more competitive run and Russell would definitely still be leading the team.' But if the decisions by VAR were the issue, then it can't have been the fault of Martin. So why didn't Southampton's top man recognise that and stick by his coach? Saints have had four different full-time managers since 2022. Just saying . . . 6 Russell Martin was axed by Southampton but is Ranges' new boss Credit: PA EMPTY THREAT THE Club World Cup is at least trying new things. Introducing individual player walk-ons and scrubbing out-of-date traditions, such as crowds in stadiums, are notable innovations. But best of all is the 'most threatening player' caption which appeared in the corner of my TV screen during Real Madrid's limp 1-1 draw with Saudi minnows Al-Hilal on Wednesday. I assume it's meant in terms of attacking players putting pressure on the opposition goal. Of which there wasn't much in this poor excuse for a game. However, it did make me wonder what fun we could have had with such an analytic tool back in the days of Roy Keane and Duncan Ferguson. STICKIN' BOOT IN THE new Premier League fixtures are out, yet two of its biggest teams are still playing competitive games — at the Club World Cup. And when next season finishes we'll roll straight into a World Cup, having seen nine Prem teams compete in expanded European competitions throughout the winter. It's final, depressing proof that football is 24/7, 365 days a year and now the backdrop to everyday life, every day.
