Latest transfer news and rumors: Barca change Rashford strategy

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Barca's grand plan

Barcelona's ability to fund a permanent move for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford has been one of the big hurdles in their ongoing discussions with Manchester United about the Englishman's future.

In order to avoid paying a £26-million transfer fee, the Catalan club has decided to take a different approach, and will instead try to keep Rashford on another season-long loan in 2026-27. (Daily Mail)

March 19

Talking about Bruno: Manchester United are in talks to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in an €80-million deal, but Real Madrid are also interested in acquiring the Brazilian. (Reuters)

Expensive Italian job: The Red Devils are also monitoring Guimaraes' Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali. But the Magpies would demand more than £100 million for the 25-year-old Italian international. (The i Paper)

Striker swap: PSG and Juventus are in talks over a potential swap deal that would see Randal Kolo Muani - currently on loan at Tottenham - head to Turin while Jonathan David moves to Paris. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Race for Rayan: Real Madrid, PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all keeping tabs on Bournemouth winger Rayan. The 19-year-old has a release clause in his contract in the region of €100 million. (TEAMtalk)

Vicario tops the list: Despite speculation about a potential move for Emiliano Martinez, Tottenham netminder Guglielmo Vicario remains Inter's primary goalkeeper target going into the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

March 18

Alonso already planning: If he replaces Arne Slot as Liverpool manager, Xabi Alonso will target the signings of Alessandro Bastoni from Inter, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, and PSG's Bradley Barcola. (TEAMtalk)

So long, Savinho: Manchester City could let Savinho leave the club in the summer with the Brazilian yet to fully establish himself in the side. Tottenham, who were linked with a move last summer, could come calling if they avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Football Insider)

The rain in Spain: Real Madrid and Barcelona are leading English clubs in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit because the 20-year-old Dutch phenom prefers Spain's sunnier weather. (AS)

Silva lining: Juventus can't compete with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal to sign Sandro Tonali, but the Italian club is more optimistic about landing Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Il pappagallo: AC Milan, still looking for more firepower up front, are considering a move for Irish forward Troy Parrott. AZ Alkmaar want around £25 million to sell the 24-year-old in the summer. (Independent)

March 17

Gunning for Goretzka: Arsenal are in pole position to sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer when his Bayern Munich contract expires this summer. AC Milan, Inter Milan, and other big European clubs are interested. (Calciomercato)

But don't rule out Juve: Goretzka is on Juventus' radar once again. The Old Lady failed to sign the midfielder when he was a teenager and when he swapped Schalke for Bayern Munich in 2018. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Roma raid: Juventus' bargain hunting has also led them to the Italian capital. Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini has worked under Luciano Spalletti before and his deal expires in June. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Strike force seasoned with Pepi: Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven for €36 million. The terms have already been agreed upon. (Fabrizio Romano)

Wanting Mora: Arsenal and Manchester City have been alerted to the remarkable form of 18-year-old FC Porto attacker Rodrigo Mora, but Newcastle United are fighting hard to get ahead of the pack in this particular race. (Sports Boom)

Replacing Rafael: AC Milan could turn to RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa if they lose Rafael Leao in the summer transfer window. The Norwegian, who's also linked with Atletico Madrid and Napoli, has an asking price of at least €50 million. (Ekrem Konur)

Ant on deck: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants a defender who can handle one-on-one situations in his high defensive line. Borussia Dortmund's Waldemar Anton appears near the top of their list of summer targets. (Sports Boom)

Leverkusen could lose Equi: Bayer Leverkusen's Equi Fernandez could be in high demand in the summer. Several Premier League clubs and a title contender in Spain are keeping tabs on the attacking midfielder, who could cost up to €65 million. (Fussballdaten)

MLS tempts KDB: Kevin De Bruyne could still eventually move to Major League Soccer for a final challenge in his career. However, Napoli intend to keep him for next season. (Ekrem Konur)

Clear as Mudryk: Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a career lifeline at BlueCo-owned Strasbourg once his doping ban is over - but no one knows for sure when that will be. (L'Equipe)

March 16

Trying to get Olise released: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to appease the club's fans with a superstar signing in the summer. Michael Olise fits the bill, and Perez would be willing to pay as much as €160 million for the Bayern Munich attacker. (Bild)

Casemiro case closed: Manchester United don't plan to reverse their decision to let Casemiro's contract expire at the end of the season despite the midfielder's impressive performances. (BBC Sport)

Go, Jonny, go: Juventus' Jonathan David is linked with Lyon, who are coached by his former Lille boss Paulo Fonseca, but Marseille could be the strongest contenders for his signature if they secure Champions League qualification. (Tuttosport)

Cancelo aligns with culture: Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club is actively trying to sign on-loan full-back Joao Cancelo permanently from Al-Hilal. Part of Cancelo's appeal is his enthusiasm for Barca. (Jijantes FC)

Christensen contract offer: Barcelona want to prolong Andreas Christensen's stay at the club by two years, albeit on a salary that's halved but supplemented with match-based bonuses. (Fabrizio Romano)

Foes fight for Ake: AC Milan and Inter Milan are both seriously considering a strong push to sign Nathan Ake in the summer. He's no longer a regular starter for Manchester City. (Caught Offside)

Boost at Bochum: Bayer Leverkusen's Francis Onyeka is proving his great potential on loan at Bochum. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur will play the long game and see how he performs back at his parent club next season. (Sports Boom)

Ric sticking around: Arsenal have no plans to sell Riccardo Calafiori despite reports from Italy that AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli would be interested in a move if he was available. (TEAMtalk)

Won't allow Olu to leave: Tottenham rejected several approaches for Callum Olusesi in January. Torino were very keen on brokering a deal on deadline day. The 19-year-old midfielder made his Spurs debut Sunday. (Fabrizio Romano)

Herrington in a hurry: Eighteen-year-old Aussie defender Lucas Herrington is already making an impression with the Colorado Rapids after moving to Major League Soccer in January. Everton, RB Leipzig, and West Ham United are watching his displays with great interest. (Sports Boom)

March 15

Open to Cama calls: Real Madrid are prepared to listen to offers for Eduardo Camavinga this summer after the Frenchman drifted to the fringes of the club's first-team squad. He's likely to cost at least €50 million. (Marca)

Chelsea move for Messi: But not that one. Eighteen-year-old Rayane Messi, who's on loan at Saudi Arabia's Neom, is being lined up for a future switch to Chelsea. The winger's parent club is BlueCo-owned Strasbourg. (TEAMtalk)

The Hall way: Lewis Hall could be the subject of an aggressive summer transfer chase. Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, and several La Liga clubs are interested in the Newcastle United left-back. (Caught Offside)

The Ali way: Liverpool have triggered an option to extend Alisson's contract until the end of the 2026-27 season. The goalkeeper returned to the Reds' lineup to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after an injury. (ESPN)

Sulking sub: Giorgi Mamardashvili is frustrated with warming the bench. A number of clubs in England and across Europe have contacted Liverpool to ask about his availability. (TEAMtalk)

Porro's price could plummet: Pedro Porro currently has a huge £80-million price tag. However, his valuation could tumble if Tottenham get relegated. Manchester City are awaiting developments. (Football Insider)

Buzz around Brugge frontman: Arsenal are tracking Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi. The 21-year-old is also linked with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona after racking up 15 goals and five assists this season. (Bild)

Back to Buenos Aires: Argentine giants River Plate could make an approach for Giovanni Simeone. The 30-year-old striker is enduring a frustrating season with Torino in Serie A. (Fabrizio Romano)

Pat chat: Crystal Palace and Leeds United are contenders to sign United States men's national team striker Patrick Agyemang from Derby County for around £20 million. (Football Insider)

March 14

Orderly queue for Ordonez: Inter Milan, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain are in contact with Joel Ordonez's representatives while Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are all monitoring the defender's situation at Club Brugge. (Ekrem Konur)

Squabble to add Adam: Adam Wharton is still expected to be involved in one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are all interested in the Crystal Palace midfielder. (Football Insider)

Calling it quits on quintet: Manchester United are keen to offload five players signed during the Erik ten Hag era. Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Manuel Ugarte, and Joshua Zirkzee are available. (The Sun)

Manna's got his man: And there's "no doubt" that Hojlund will remain with Napoli after his season-long loan from Manchester United, according to the club's sporting director, Giovanni Manna. (Fabrizio Romano)

Precious Diomande: Bayern Munich have backed out of the race to sign Yan Diomande because he would cost around €100 million. Liverpool and Manchester United are currently undeterred by the RB Leipzig star's price tag. (Christian Falk)

Magpies swoop: Newcastle United won't simply lick their wounds if Bruno Guimaraes or Sandro Tonali leave in the summer. They're prepared to compete with the Manchester clubs for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson. (TEAMtalk)

Sule running: Five-time Bundesliga winner Niklas Sule will leave Borussia Dortmund when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign. Salih Ozcan will also depart. (Florian Plettenberg)

Friuli finds: Juventus are scouting Udinese pair Keinan Davis and Arthur Atta. Udinese are already trying to tie ex-Aston Villa striker Davis down to a longer contract. (Tuttosport)

Jik thinking: Liverpool have fought off strong competition to sign exciting 16-year-old defender Dara Jikiemi. The Celtic youngster has proven his versatility with outings at center-back and in midfield. (TEAMtalk)

Sevilla Cordon off target: Sevilla sporting director Antonio Cordon traveled to Italy to talk with Marius Marin. The Romanian midfielder's Pisa contract is expiring at the end of the season. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

March 13

Barca make first move: Barcelona have held talks with Manchester City in an effort to get the right of first refusal on any potential move for Erling Haaland if he becomes available in the future. (Sport)

Midfield search expands: Manchester United's desire for a new midfielder in the summer is an open secret. The latest player to be scouted by the Red Devils is West Ham's Mateus Fernandes. (talkSPORT)

Looking at Lewy: Juventus are one of the clubs considering a move for impending free agent Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker, 37, isn't expected to extend his contract with Barcelona. (Tuttosport)

Atleti blocking Barca: Atletico Madrid are willing to sell Argentine forward Julian Alvarez to a Premier League club for around £85 million in the summer, but they won't sanction a move to Barcelona. (Sport)

Wirtz not going anywhere: Liverpool insiders have quickly denied rumors that Florian Wirtz could be offloaded to Real Madrid in the summer after a tepid first season at Anfield. (TEAMtalk)

March 12

Tino talk: Arsenal are considering a move for Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento. The 23-year-old hasn't yet opened up to the idea of extending his current contract with the Magpies beyond 2028. (The Telegraph)

Kinsky's confidence shattered: Tottenham want to send goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky out on loan this summer so he can rebuild his confidence following his shocking substitution after just 17 minutes against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. (The Telegraph)

Doku doubts: Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku wants assurances from Manchester City about his long-term future and role at the club. The Belgian international is being monitored by Atletico Madrid. (TEAMtalk)

They want how much!?: West Ham would like to make Axel Disasi's loan move permanent if they avoid relegation from the Premier League, but the Hammers aren't willing to pay the £38.8 million that Chelsea want for the French defender. (Daily Mail)

Stepping up Senesi interest: Juventus are accelerating their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi. The Argentine, 28, is a free agent this summer and is being followed by several top European sides. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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