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The Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Sun
Marcus Rashford one of four wingers ‘crazy' about Barcelona with Man Utd star battling Liverpool rival and ex-Prem ace
MARCUS RASHFORD is one of four wingers being eyed for a stunning transfer by Barcelona. The La Liga champions saw their attack explode last season with Ballon d'Or candidates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha contributing to 102 goals by scoring themselves or assisting a team-mate. 7 7 However, Hansi Flick wants to add even more firepower to the ranks in a bid to retain the Spanish league title and better their semi-final appearance in the Champions League - where they lost to Inter Milan. According to Mundo Deportivo, after adding goalkeeper Joan Garcia in a £21million transfer, the priority now is to add a left-footed attacker. A four-man shortlist has been drawn up to that end. The number one target on the shopping list is Liverpool star Luis Diaz, who has been on their radar for some time, while exiled Manchester United ace Rashford is also on there. Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is another name on the list, along with cut-price option Ivan Perisic who is available on a free after being released by PSV. Below we take a look at each of the options and what they offer the Camp Nou outfit. Luis Diaz - Liverpool 7 Colombia talisman Diaz - a childhood fan of the club - has been flirting with a move to Barcelona for some time now and is said to have "made up his mind" on wanting a transfer to Barca. The 28-year-old is said to not feel valued at Anfield, where he scored 17 goals and added eight assists in all competitions. The Reds have not offered him a new contract ahead of his deal expiring in 2027, and he could fall down the pecking order with the imminent arrival of £116.5m ace Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Reports suggest Diaz has been told he can leave Liverpool for £51m, although that is above the price Barca want to pay and his current employers have already rejected an approach this summer. Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford hits back at fan who abused him after he posted training video ahead of transfer exit Marcus Rashford - Manchester United 7 Rashford is on the for-sale list at boyhood club Man Utd after being exiled by Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old was offered to Barcelona last January before he completed a loan transfer to Aston Villa, where he put in some impressive displays while racking up 10 goal contributions in 17 games. It is understood Rashford will be available for £40m this summer, while he would also be willing to take a wage cut from his current £325,000-per-week earnings at Old Trafford. Barca transfer chief Deco has already said Rashford is a player the club "likes" and Rashford is said to have told his agents to push for a move to Spain. Nico Williams - Athletic Bilbao The Spanish winger was the club's primary target last summer after a breakout season for club and country, and while he added more goals to his game in the last 12 months, he overall had a more low-key year. Barcelona now have rival interest in the attacker in the form of Arsenal and Bayern Munich. However, the 22-year-old is reportedly desperate to join Barca as he hopes to link up with Yamal and made his ambitions clear to Deco. He is understood to have a release clause of £53m. Ivan Perisic - Free agent 7 Former Tottenham star Perisic is a seasoned veteran and could be the perfect foil to the relatively inexperienced attacking set-up at Flick's disposal. Flick knows him from their time together at Bayern Munich, when Perisic bagged 14 goal contributions in 26 games. As a free option on the market Barcelona could do far worse, and the 36-year-old Croatia international is said to be willing to wait for Barcelona to make an approach before deciding on his future. His plan is to reach the World Cup with Croatia and knows competing for a spot at Barcelona will improve those chances. 7
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Marcus Rashford holding out for Champions League move with Man Utd desperate to sell to fund Amorim's transfer overhaul
MARCUS RASHFORD is holding out for Champions League football next season — in a blow to Aston Villa and Manchester United. The forward's loan at Villa Park has ended and he will not sign permanently after Sunday's 3 Marcus Rashford wants to join a Champions League club Credit: Getty 3 Man Utd want to sell Rashford to fund Ruben Amorim's transfer overhaul Credit: Getty SunSport understands boss Unai Emery wanted him long-term after some impressive performances since signing in January. But Rashford, 27, who is on Barcelona's radar, wants to join a club in Europe's elite competition. And they are set to sign Wolves star Matheus Cunha, who Rashford loved his time at Villa, recapturing his appetite for football after a nightmare end to his Old Trafford career. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL He contributed four goals and five assists in 17 games and earned an England recall. But defeat at Villa would also struggle to finance a deal, with the final-day loss United want to sell Rashford to Most read in Champions League JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Rashford — who would cost around £40m — said farewell to Villa fans yesterday on Instagram. He said: 'It is a special club and I appreciated the way Villa fans embraced me with open arms. 'It is a huge disappointment not to have made the Champions League which everyone worked so hard all season for but I know this club and team will come back stronger.' Wolves star Cunha, 25, has a £62.5million release clause and the Brazilian will sign a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. United are also keen on Ipswich striker They have identified Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo as a possible alternative.
The Sun
15-05-2025
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- The Sun
Marcus Rashford set for £40m summer transfer scramble as Aston Villa have NO buy clause in Man Utd star's loan deal
MARCUS RASHFORD will be up for grabs for £40million this summer. Aston Villa will have the option to buy the Manchester United ace after he spent the last half of the season on loan with them. 1 However, Unai Emery's side do not have the first option on the 27-year-old and other clubs can sign him for the same fee in the close season. Villa confirmed yesterday that Rashford is not fit to face Tottenham, meaning he has played his last game for them. That's because their final game of the season next Sunday is against his parent club at Old Trafford when he would be ineligible. As things stand he is due to return to Carrington to begin pre-season training in early July. But it seems unlikely he will play for his boyhood club again while Ruben Amorim remains in charge. The challenge will be to find a club which is willing to pay Rashford's £315,000-a-week wages as he does not want to take a pay cut. Villa are believed to be covering around 75% of that while he is on loan with them with United making up the shortfall. They may have to enter into a similar arrangement if they want to get him off the books permanently this summer. Another loan deal is an option if a permanent move cannot be found and Rashford is clear he wants to join a Champions League club. He won an England recall on the back of his form with Villa – where he scored four goals and made six assists in his 18 appearances. However he has missed the past few weeks with a hamstring injury which now looks certain to end his domestic season.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Marcus Rashford set for £40m summer transfer scramble as Aston Villa have NO buy clause in Man Utd star's loan deal
MARCUS RASHFORD will be up for grabs for £40million this summer. Aston Villa will have the option to buy the Manchester United ace after he spent the last half of the season on loan with them. 1 Marcus Rashford is available for £40m this summer Credit: Getty However, Unai Emery's side do not have the first option on the 27-year-old and other clubs can sign him for the same fee in the close season. Villa confirmed yesterday that Rashford is not fit to face Tottenham, meaning he has played his last game for them. That's because their final game of the season next Sunday is against his parent club at Old Trafford when he would be ineligible. As things stand he is due to return to Carrington to begin pre season training in early July – but it seems unlikely he will play for his boyhood club again while Ruben Amorim remains in charge. The challenge will be to find a club which is willing to pay Rashford's £315,000 a week wages as he does not want to take a pay cut. Villa are believed to be covering around 75% of that while he is on loan with them with United making up the shortfall. They may have to enter into a similar arrangement if they want to get him off the books permanently this summer. Another loan deal is an option if a permanent move cannot be found and Rashford is clear he wants to join a Champions League club. Most read in Football He won an England recall on the back of his form with Villa – where he scored four goals and made six assists in his 18 appearances. However he has missed the past few weeks with a hamstring injury which now looks certain to end his domestic season. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Marcus Rashford refuses to give up on playing again this season as Man Utd loanee jets to Dubai for rehab programme
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARCUS RASHFORD has flown to Dubai in a desperate bid to rescue his season. The Manchester United ace, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is battling back from a hamstring injury that threatens to rule him out for the rest of the campaign. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his form since moving to Villa Credit: Rex 5 The forward will make a decision on his Man United future in the summer Credit: Getty 5 There have been reports that he will not play again this season but SunSport understands that Rashford is not giving in at the moment. The 27-year-old has kickstarted a warm-weather rehabilitation programme in the Middle East to speed up his recovery. Sources say he's targeting a shock return before Villa's season ends, even if the odds are slim he wants to keep the momentum he's had since his move to Villa Park. There is still three weeks of the season left with Villa fighting to secure European football next season. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SPAIN GAIN Barcelona 'ready to grant Rashford's transfer dream' but will haggle over fee The man who scored on his Manchester United debut against Arsenal in 2016 has got his eyes firmly set on pulling on the Three Lions shirt again, with England facing Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on June 7, followed by a Wembley clash with Senegal. After falling out of favour under Gareth Southgate, Rashford was thrown straight back into the mix by new boss Thomas Tuchel, starting both of his first two games in charge. Now he's determined to prove he's ready to roar again for club and country. Rashford's future is still up in the air with reports that he could even take a pay cut to move abroad, with Barcelona and AC Milan recently linked. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He has enjoyed his time at Villa Park with four goals and five assists in the 17 games he's been involved in under Unai Emery. Premier League club announce plans to expand stadium with new stand and concert venue boosting capacity to over 50,000 Villa themselves have been reportedly impressed with his attitude and application but again he will have to take a pay cut to stay there. Rashford is currently earning £350,000-a-week and that would be a stumbling block for most clubs. However the England international wants to enjoy his football again and that could be key in his next decision. 5 Emery will be hoping Rashford can get himself fit again Credit: Getty
