News Focus
- Marcus Rashford can leave Manchester United for £40m after Barcelona’s purchase option lapsed
- Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City are all competing to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali
- Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho want to lure Manchester City captain Ruben Dias for £80m
- Manchester United demand £30m for Manuel Ugarte as AC Milan show interest
- South Korea’s squad boycotted media duties over an offensive remark about Heung-Min Son’s military service
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford could depart Old Trafford this summer for £40 million. The England international possesses a secret release clause in his contract. This development follows the expiration of Barcelona’s £26 million option to buy the forward.
Three top-flight English clubs are locked in a battle to secure Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have already declared their interest. Now Manchester City have entered the race to sign the Italian international from the Magpies.
Real Madrid are preparing a surprise bid for Manchester City defender Ruben Dias. Jose Mourinho believes he can attract the Portuguese centre-back to Spain for £80 million. Such a transfer would significantly weaken Pep Guardiola’s defensive options.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have placed a £30 million valuation on midfielder Manuel Ugarte. AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim hopes to reunite with the Uruguayan at the San Siro. The Serie A club are monitoring developments closely.
Reports emerging from Uruguay suggest Darwin Nunez might make a sensational return to Liverpool. The striker previously left Merseyside but could now head back to Anfield.
Championship side Leeds United are weighing up an offer for Southampton teenager Shea Charles. The Yorkshire club want to add young talent to their squad.
Off the pitch, South Korean media have issued a public apology to Heung-Min Son. The national team refused to speak to journalists after a video contained a slur regarding the winger’s military service. The incident created significant tension within the squad.
Finally, former England captain John Terry has accused the FA of launching a public relations exercise. He claims Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers were instructed to praise Jordan Henderson following his controversial recall to the national team by Thomas Tuchel.