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Barcelona have 'doubts' over signing Marcus Rashford from Man United
Marcus Rashford is 'no closer' to securing a move to Barcelona as figures at Camp Nou have 'doubts' over signing the Manchester United forward, according to a report. Rashford, 27, is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer as the England international has no future under Ruben Amorim after their public dispute in December. Advertisement Rashford was dropped by the Portuguese coach for the Manchester Derby with Amorim citing issues over attitude and application in training as the reasoning. Two days later, Rashford publicly declared his desire to leave United in search of a 'new challenge' in an unauthorised interview with journalist Henry Winter. It was not well-received amongst the Old Trafford hierarchy, nor Amorim and his coaching staff. Plans were accelerated for Rashford to leave the club in January with the 27-year-old not playing another minute under Amorim before his eventual loan move to Aston Villa at the end of the winter window. A £40 million buy-option was included in the move to Villa Park where Rashford enjoyed a mild resurgence under the tutelage of Unai Emery, who was key in convincing the forward to accept the Villans' proposal. Advertisement But with the season having drawn to a close, Villa have not exercised this option and Rashford is set to return to his boyhood club, despite neither party believing it be a long-term reunion. Rashford's 'dream' this summer is a switch to Spain to join La Liga champions Barcelona. The Catalan club made an enquiry to sign him in January but the financials involved in a loan proved unworkable. This reality is unlikely to have changed significantly given United's asking price of £40 million and Rashford's exorbitant wage packet at Old Trafford, even if he takes a salary cut. But Barcelona sporting director Deco remains 'keen' on the move with Rashford's versatility – capable of playing on either wing or up front – a complimentary fit in a supporting role to the existing frontline of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski. Advertisement However, other senior figures at Camp Nou have 'doubts' over Rashford as a target while the Blaugrana will need to sell in order to buy this summer. This means Rashford's 'dream move' is 'no close to becoming a reality,' the i Paper reveals. Rashford's status as an academy player means his sale would constitute 'pure profit' from a PSR perspective. And in a summer where every penny will count at Old Trafford, a £40 million cash injection from a player unwanted by the executive structure and the manager would have been a significant boost. But the 'dream' scenario for both player and club looks increasingly unlikely to play out with Barcelona seeking a loan, rather than a permanent deal for Rashford. Feature image Dan Istitene via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Thomas Tuchel hints Phil Foden is still affected by vile Man Utd chants about his mum as he explains England absence
'DIFFICULT TIME' Thomas Tuchel hints Phil Foden is still affected by vile Man Utd chants about his mum as he explains England absence THOMAS TUCHEL has revealed why he left Phil Foden out of the latest England squad. The Manchester City ace was a surprise omission from the latest Three Lions announcement on Friday morning. Advertisement 2 Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Phil Foden has been left out of the England squad Credit: PA 2 Foden was subjected to vile chants about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April Credit: Alamy Tuchel has claimed that "injury and performance" factors are behind his absence from the upcoming international break. But he also appeared to suggest that Foden remains affected by the vile chants he was subjected to about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April. Tuchel told talkSPORT: "It's a little bit different, because Phil had difficult times in his last camp. I loved Phil as a person in the camp, he was fantastic. "I love his talent and the ability that he showed in training with us, simply outstanding. There's no doubt about it. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FOOTIE SHAME Man Utd star who 'had balloon in his mouth' in 99mph horror crash avoids jail "He struggled even before last camp to show it in the club, he struggled with in camp to feel the freedom and the excitement that is part of his game. "Things were not so easy for him, they became a bit more complicated after the Manchester derby. "On a personal level what happened in the Manchester derby with the fans, and then also on a physical level that he's still suffering from ankle problems, cannot get rid of it. "So putting all in the mix, we thought it's better. It's the moment now for Phil to take a breath, to not be with us, which was also very hard for because I admire him a lot, and I like him a lot. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "But we thought it's better he took care of his ankle, fully pain free, and no reason for holding back and being fit for the Club World Cup. "So it was a mix between injury and performance wise." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Thomas Tuchel hints Phil Foden is still affected by vile Man Utd chants about his mum as he explains England absence
THOMAS TUCHEL has revealed why he left Phil Foden out of the latest England squad. The Manchester City ace was a surprise omission from the latest Three Lions announcement on Friday morning. Advertisement 2 Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Phil Foden has been left out of the England squad Credit: PA 2 Foden was subjected to vile chants about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April Credit: Alamy Tuchel has claimed that "injury and performance" factors are behind his absence from the upcoming international break. But he also appeared to suggest that Foden remains affected by the vile chants he was subjected to about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April. Tuchel told talkSPORT: "It's a little bit different, because Phil had difficult times in his last camp. I loved Phil as a person in the camp, he was fantastic. "I love his talent and the ability that he showed in training with us, simply outstanding. There's no doubt about it. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "He struggled even before last camp to show it in the club, he struggled with in camp to feel the freedom and the excitement that is part of his game. "Things were not so easy for him, they became a bit more complicated after the Manchester derby. "On a personal level what happened in the Manchester derby with the fans, and then also on a physical level that he's still suffering from ankle problems, cannot get rid of it. "So putting all in the mix, we thought it's better. It's the moment now for Phil to take a breath, to not be with us, which was also very hard for because I admire him a lot, and I like him a lot. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "But we thought it's better he took care of his ankle, fully pain free, and no reason for holding back and being fit for the Club World Cup. "So it was a mix between injury and performance wise." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement 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
Forbes
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Manchester Rivals To Square-Off In Inaugural World Sevens Tournament
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 04: General view inside the stadium as both sides line up prior to the ... More Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on May 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) The FA via Getty Images Manchester City and Manchester United have been confirmed among the eight teams to play in the first-ever World Sevens adding intrigue to the tournament played in Estoril. The two Women's Super League sides will compete against teams from six other countries in a three-day, seven-a-side competiton to played just a few days before the UEFA Women's Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Arsenal in nearby Lisbon. Manchester United were one of four teams to be announced as taking part last month alongside AFC Ajax of the Netherlands, FC Bayern of Germany and SL Benfica from hosts Portugal. Today, Manchester City were confirmed among the remaining four teams alongside AS Roma of Italy, Paris Saint-Germain of France and FC Rosengard of Sweden. City's Director of Football Therese Sjögran said 'the tournament is an exciting new competition for the women's game, and, as a club that continually looks to blaze the trail, we are proud to be part of this milestone moment from the beginning. We look forward to bringing our players to Portugal.' Manchester City's season effectively ended on Sunday when they threw away a two-goal lead away to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The two local rivals had been going toe-to-toe all season with United knocking City out of the Women's FA Cup in April and now - after last weekend's result - pipping City to the final Champions League qualifying spot at the top of the league. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Melvine Malard of Manchester United celebrates scoring her team's ... More second goal with team mate Elisabeth Terland during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on May 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) The FA via Getty Images Manchester United meanwhile have all to play for. Should they defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday they will finish ahead of them in the league and save themselves playing an extra round of qualification for the Champions League. Then, they will attempt to retain the Women's FA Cup at Wembley Stadium against league champions Chelsea just three days before the World Sevens begins. Despite fears about player burn-out at the end of the domestic season and ahead a summer of international matches, Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner insisted that 'the players really wanted to do it. They're excited to play a different format' adding that anyone who chose to the tournament out would still be eligible for any prize money the team won. The World Sevens tournament was launched in March as "a revolutionary grand slam series with a game-changing prize pool for professional women's footballers". The tournament's organizers have promised that $5 million will be on offer to the competing teams, with half of that total awarded to the winning team, rivalling the prize-pool for the more established UEFA Women's Champions League. The organisers have been guided by a Player Advisory Council featuring prestigious former players such as United States Women's National Team Legends, Tobin Heath and Kelley O'Hara as well as England's Anita Asante, France's Laura Georges and Sweden's Caroline Seger. Unlike the eleven-a-side game, the World Sevens will feature games of 30 minutes on a half-size pitch. Matches will be split into two halves of 15 minutes with a five-minute interval. Extra time will be played to break any ties in the scoreline. The eight teams will be split into two groups of four and play each other in a round-robin format over the first two days of the tournament. The top two in each group will then progress to play in semi-finals, a third-place match and a final on the third day. Each team is guaranteed to play in three matches with the four finalists playing five games. The organisers expect the next tournament to take place outside of Europe before the end of 2025 and future editions to feature more teams. For the moment, the 'World' element of this sevens tournament remains in the name only as all eight teams represent the rich western leagues of Europe. The confirmed line-up for the inaugural World Sevens tournament to be played in Estoril WORLD SEVENS Nevertheless, Adrian Jacobs, the head of World Sevens suggested 'with these final four teams, we've assembled a line-up that reflects some of the very best of women's football clubs renowned for their ambition, skill, and global fanbases." "The W7F tournament will deliver a new kind of football: fast, fearless, and packed with world-class talent. Fans can expect every match to be a showcase of innovation and intensity. We can't wait to see these teams light up Estoril and inspire the next generation of players and supporters.' O'Hara added that 'it is so exciting to finally announce the final four teams joining our inaugural World Sevens Football tournament, kicking off in just a few short weeks. These top-tier clubs are setting the tone for what's to come, and I can't wait to see their players take the pitch for what promises to be really super-charged and competitive football. Having them on board is a huge statement, and the best part is we're just getting started!"
Yahoo
27-04-2025
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- Yahoo
David Ornstein Shares Key Update on Man Utd Star Who Napoli See as Kvaratskhelia Replacement
Napoli are still searching for a long-term replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who left the club in the winter transfer window. One player they've reportedly shown interest in is Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old's future seemed up in the air during the January transfer window as INEOS worked to balance the club's finances. Napoli showed interest, and the Serie A giants were close to finalizing a deal with United, but they ultimately chose not to meet the Argentine's wage demands. Advertisement Since then, Garnacho has worked his way back into Amorim's lineup after being dropped for the Manchester Derby win over Manchester City in December. However, he could still be one of the players to leave at the end of the season as part of a major squad overhaul. Will Alejandro Garnacho finally join Napoli?The Athletic's David Ornstein provided an update on Garnacho's situation, as the Argentine could be leaving this summer. 'Yes, we understand this to be highly possible – if proposals are deemed suitable by Man Utd and Garnacho himself. As we know, exits for the likes of (Marcus) Rashford, (Jadon) Sancho, Antony, (Tyrell) Malacia, Casemiro and (Rasmus) Hojlund are also plausible, while the salaries of (Christian) Eriksen and (Victor) Lindelof will leave the wage bill.' Recently, Calciomercato reported that Napoli remain determined to sign Garnacho this summer after their January bid for the Manchester United winger was turned down.
