The summer transfer window is open across Europe, and there is plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Manchester United open to Rashford offers
Manchester United will listen to offers for Marcus Rashford following a breakdown in the winger’s relationship with manager Erik ten Hag, according to The Sun.
The 26-year-old’s future was tied in with that of the United head coach and, now that Ten Hag is staying, the club will look to bring in funds by offloading the academy graduate.
The Red Devils want £80 million but might have to accept closer to £60m following Rashford’s drop in form last season, which also resulted in the forward missing out on a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euros.
Rashford was reportedly barely on speaking terms with Ten Hag by the end of the season after defying the manager by partying in Belfast when he was due to train at Carrington shortly after. This came after a warning from Ten Hag about the forward’s conduct after he went out following a heavy derby day defeat against Manchester City.
The incident that damaged their relationship most was Rashford being left out of an FA Cup tie against Newport County having been out until the early hours of Friday before calling in sick later that day, with the match being on Sunday.
Rashford thought Ten Hag would be leaving, which would provide him a fresh start, but new United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe made a U-turn after the Dutchman guided Man United to victory in the FA Cup final.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Bayern Munich duo Kingsley Coman and Matthijs de Ligt, reports Sport Bild, which adds that Coman is open to the idea of re-joining the club that he started his career with, while De Ligt is also wanted by Manchester United. Bayern are willing to let the winger and defender leave as they plan on spending up to €200m this summer but need to bring around half of that figure. They will want €50m each for Coman and De Ligt.
– Newly promoted Portsmouth have had a bid for 25-year-old Standard Liege midfielder Aiden O’Neill rejected, according to Will Unwin. The Australia international is attracting interest from several Championship clubs, as well as ones from Turkey and MLS.
– Juventus are preparing to make their opening formal proposal to Atalanta for Teun Koopmeiners, reports Fabrizio Romano, with the midfielder having been keen on joining the Bianconeri since February. There should be no issues with personal terms and Juventus’ plan is to have Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram and Koopmeiners in their midfield.
– Juventus have identified Manchester City right-back Yan Couto as an alternative to Giovanni Di Lorenzo if they are unable to sign the Napoli captain, reports Tuttosport, which adds that signing the Italy international won’t be a simple task. Juve are also reportedly looking at Lokomotiv Moscow left-back Mario Mitaj.
– Former Marseille star Hiroki Sakai is on the verge of signing with Auckland FC, according to Vince Rugari. American billionaire Bill Foley, who also owns AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League and the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, is planning to build his new A-League expansion side around the 34-year-old Japan international.
– AC Milan are reigniting their interest in Union Berlin centre-back Diogo Leite, according to Sky Sports Italia, which adds that they have a plan to bring in the 25-year-old once their priority transfers have been completed. There will be competition, though, as Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna are among the other interested clubs.
– La Gazzetta dello Sport has offered an insight into the strikers that Bologna are looking at as the Serie A side prepares to lose Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Panathinaikos’ Fotis Ioannidis is the priority, but the Greek club wants €25m for the 24-year-old and there is Premier League competition. Bologna are also considering Chelsea’s Armando Broja, Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán, Club Brugge’s Roman Yaremchuk and Metz’s Georges Mikautadze.
