Barcelona call off move for £150m Rashford
The Man Utd striker has been deemed too expensive
Barcelona are no longer interested in a move for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, according to Express.
The striker’s current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of next season, and he has stalled on signing an extension.
Barca were hoping to pounce for the England international, but have been put off by Man Utd’s £150 million (€173m/$195m) asking price.
Sule could be set to leave Bayern
Niklas Sule is the latest defender to be added to Manchester United’s summer wish list.
As reported by The Mirror and Sport 1, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has enquired about the availability of the Bayern Munichdefender.
Sule has made 25 appearances in the Bundesliga this season.
Phelan wants Man Utd stay
Mike Phelan wants to become the director of football at Manchester United, according to The Mirror.
The 56-year-old has been helping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the touchline at Old Trafford in recent months, but hasn’t signed a contract to stay beyond this season.
He’s the current sporting director of Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners and is due to return to the club, but could be tempted to stay at United if he was offered this role.
Edu to re-join Arsenal
Former Arsenal midfielder Edu is set to re-join the Gunners as their new technical director.
The 40-year-old is currently coordinator of the Brazilian FA national teams but now looks set for a return to the Premier League, as reported by The Daily Mail.
One of the club’s first signings with Edu in place is rumoured to be Gabriel Martinelli, a 17-year-old Brazilian currently playing for Ituano.
De Gea ‘frustrated’ at Man Utd
David de Gea is said to be “frustrated” by his contract situation at Manchester United.
That’s according to The Times, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has intervened to assure the Spaniard he is central to his plans.
De Gea is said to want the same financial terms as Alexis Sanchez, while executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes an increase like that is impossible.
Cairney could join Newcastle this summer
Newcastle are looking into the possibility of signing Tom Cairney from Fulham this summer.
Rafa Benitez, according to Football Insider, have been a long-term admirer of the Scotland international and now wants to bring him to the Toon.
Newcastle are reported to be willing to let go of Dwight Gayle in a part exchange in order to land the Fulham star.
Brighton have offered £10 million for Chelsea defender Reece James
That’s according to The Sun, who are reporting the Seagulls have had their bid rejected by the Blues who want to keep the defender for next season.
James has spent this campaign on loan at Wigan and has impressed for the club making 44 appearances for the club.
Pepe in discussions over leaving Lille
Nicolas Pepe’s agent has confirmed the striker is in discussions with clubs over a potential transfer.
The Lille star has been in high demand after a superb season which as seen him net 19 goals, attracting attention from both Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Mirror are reporting the Ivory Coast international is exploring the possibility of leaving this summer, with Bayern Munich touted as another possible destination.
Man City to offer Stones new contract
Manchester City are set to offer defender John Stones a new contract, according to the Mirror.
The 24-year-old has rotated in and out of City’s lineup this season, but the club still view him as a big part of their future.
Though his deal doesn’t expire until 2022, City want to hand Stones an extension and a pay rise.
PSG to make £65m Zaha offer
Paris Saint-Germain are set to make a £65 million (€75m/$84m) bid for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, Expressclaims.
Zaha has made his desire to leave Selhurst Park known, with Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham among the reported interested parties.
But the Ligue 1 champions have also been keeping tabs on Zaha, and are hoping to move to the front of the line with a massive bid.
