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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand names established Man United star who will 'lose his shirt number to Matheus Cunha' after £62.5m transfer was confirmed
Rio Ferdinand admitted he fears for the future of one Manchester United player set to lose his shirt number to new signing Matheus Cunha. United confirmed the £62.5million arrival of Cunha after striking a deal with Wolves and the forward is set to complete his move once he returns from international duty. The 26-year-old will become Ruben Amorim 's first arrival of the summer after United triggered his release clause, and he will sign an initial five-year contract. Cunha was spotted leaving the Lowry Hotel in Salford with his pregnant partner on Sunday afternoon before joining up with his Brazil team-mates. Desperate to address his side's lack of goals, Amorim moved quickly to swoop for Cunha, but his arrival could all but guarantee a current United ace makes way. The man in question, of course, is Marcus Rashford, who joined Aston Villa on loan in January after a breakdown in his relationship with the United head coach. Delivering his verdict on Cunha's signing, Ferdinand told his TikTok followers: 'One of the few players I mentioned a few weeks ago, if I had a shopping list, he would be on there. He knows the Premier League, so he doesn't need any adaptation time. 'This is a huge factor. I think if you're going to go and buy players from foreign leagues, players that don't have the experience in the Premier League, there is always a risk. He has the experience here. We've seen him here. 'He grew up a Man United fan. 'I'm hearing he's taking the No 10 shirt, which was Rashford's shirt. What does that mean for Marcus Rashford? I don't know. 'There are a lot of questions that will be asked about that as well. '17 goals, six assists in 36 games for a Wolves team, I think it's impressive. I think the recruitment team for Manchester United would have seen, and the coaches here would have seen, what he did to Man United at Old Trafford. 'He was slicing through Man United like a hot knife through butter.' According to recent reports, Rashford's hopes of securing a permanent departure from United have been dashed with Barcelona unwilling to meet his £40m price tag. Barcelona sporting director Deco admitted he 'likes' Rashford last month and the forward is up for sale, with the Catalan giants seemingly his dream destination. The 27-year-old impressed during his brief loan spell with Villa, scoring four goals and registering six assists in his 17 appearances under Unai Emery. His promising displays were curtailed by a hamstring injury, though.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Leon Bailey set to seal life-changing £25m Saudi Arabia transfer after being left out in cold by Aston Villa
LEON BAILEY is expected to seal a life-changing £25 million move to Saudi Arabia this week. The Aston Villa forward is the subject of an offer believed to be from league newcomers Neom. 3 3 His agents have already held initial discussions with the Pro League club. Jamaican international Bailey, 27, is set to earn up to £10 million a year, tax-free. He was a key member of the Villa squad that qualified for the Champions League last season but has since fallen out of favour. The emergence of Morgan Rogers and the arrival of Marcus Rashford, combined with a series of niggling injuries, frustrated Bailey throughout the past campaign. Bailey's imminent departure adds to mounting speculation that Emi Martinez could also leave the club this summer. The Argentine World Cup winner was left in tears after Villa's final home game of the season, further fuelling rumours that it may have been his last appearance at Villa Park. When asked about the futures of both Bailey and Martinez ahead of the final game of the season, Villa boss Unai Emery said: 'Now we are focused on the matches we are playing. "It is the last match here I don't know, we will see. We will see about the team and the players. "How they respond and how focused they are on how we prepare for games." Why these WILD Chris Wood & Morgan Rogers stats could spell disaster for Chelsea & Man Utd | Experts' best bets - Weekend Wager Villa are set for a big summer having already said goodbye to winger Marcus Rashford, who arrived from Manchester United late last season and made a significant impact. The 27-year-old had been sidelined by United manager Ruben Amorim but was a breath of fresh air as Villa narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot. Sunsport understands Rashford has not entirely ruled out a return to Villa Park. However, interest from clubs abroad has made negotiations delicate at this stage. Martinez, 32, fuelled speculation when he broke down in tears and took a bow in front of the Holte End after Villa's final home game of the season. Some feared it was a farewell and since then he was linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Man United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also rumoured to be keen. Martinez's contract runs until 2029 but a bid of £40million or more would ease Villa's PSR concerns.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Rashford suffers blow to dream Barcelona transfer as Catalan club make decision
Marcus Rashford is looking for a way out of Manchester United this summer and Barcelona has become a possible destination - though the La Liga side don't want to sign him permanently and will only sanction a loan Manchester United have been handed a setback in their bid to offload Marcus Rashford this summer, with Barcelona telling the Red Devils they don't want to pay for the winger, according to reports. Rashford is one of several United players who are likely to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window after a successful loan spell at Aston Villa. Rashford netted four goals and assisted five during his stint under Unai Emery but it is unclear whether Villa will activate their £40million option to buy him permanently. Villa's failure to qualify for the Champions League means it is unlikely they will try to sign him, with the player eager to play in Europe's top competition. Rashford enjoyed two Champions League ties against Club Brugge and eventual winners PSG before the team were dumped out in the quarter-finals. Barcelona have since moved ahead of Villa as the most likely destination for Rashford, but according to German outlet Bild, the club do not want to pay the £40m fee. It claims that Rashford is eager to move to the Nou Camp after falling out with Ruben Amorim and manager Hansi Flick is interested in making the deal happen. But it adds that Barcelona don't want to sign him on a permanent transfer and are only keen on a loan move. It comes as a significant blow to Manchester United, who are in a difficult financial position and need to make money from outgoings if they are to spend this summer. Rashford joins the likes of Antony, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee who have been linked with an exit. Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Viktor Lindelof have already left on free transfers. But Barcelona's own financial struggles have been made clear too and they have previously had difficulties registering players. Last season they had a dispute with La Liga over the registration of Dani Olmo. It is claimed United would give the thumbs up to loaning Rashford out one more time, but they would require Barcelona to cover his £325,000-a-week salary while also paying a loan fee of between £5m and £10m on top. The Red Devils would also want an obligation for Barcelona to buy Rashford in the summer of 2026 - though the club have also been linked with moves for Liverpol's Luis Diaz and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, who they could turn to instead.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
5 clubs ready to sign Marcus Rashford to end Man Utd nightmare as window opens
Marcus Rashford's future is up in the air once again with his Aston Villa loan having come to an end, but he is poised to have options for his next move with the summer transfer window now open With the Premier League season now over, clubs have already begun plotting their moves for the summer transfer window. While there are always many different plots unfolding at the same time, few will have as much focus as the situation around Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa after being banished to the Manchester United wilderness by Ruben Amorim. Overall, the United academy graduate made a good impression at Villa Park, contributing four goals and six assists across all competitions, which earned him a recall to the England squad. The forward's next chapter is currently unknown, but with Amorim showing no signs that he has changed his stance, it is expected the Old Trafford exit door will be propped open for Rashford. A number of sides have been linked with a move, however. And Mirror Football takes a look at Rashford's potential next options this summer, with the window now open. Aston Villa In 17 appearances in all competitions, of which 10 were as a starter, Rashford contributed four goals and six assists. He made a variety of vital contributions, including his brace of assists in Villa's 2-1 victory over Chelsea as well as his impressive display against Paris Saint-Germain, when the Midlanders were so close to overturning a 3-1 aggregate deficit in the Champions League quarter-final. Under Emery, Rashford looked sharp, hungry, focussed and clinical. Villa fell just short of Champions League qualification, but Emery loves the Europa League and would want a squad that is good enough to battle in Europe and domestically. However, Villa already have the sixth-highest wage bill in the Premier League and may not be able to accommodate the £325,000-per-week Rashford is believed to be earning at United. From a football perspective, it looks to be a solid fit, but with a £40million buy option on top of a huge salary, the financial implications could be too steep for Villa. Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur's dreadful Premier League campaign was overwritten by their Europa League triumph over United, which saw them qualify for the Champions League. The north Londoners' 17th-place Premier League finish was humiliating, but it's easy to forget the terrifying amount of injuries Spurs had to contend with. As well as losing key players like James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke to injury, captain and talisman Son Heung-min also endured a tough campaign, as his tally of seven goals in 30 Premier League appearances was his lowest since his debut campaign in the 2015/16 season, when he only contributed four goals in 28 appearances. With the South Korean losing his edge in front of goal this season, another forward with pace, directness and a clinical edge may be on Ange Postecoglou's radar. Rashford could be the perfect fit for the Tottenham boss, especially with his vast Champions League experience. If Tottenham are able to negotiate a good transfer fee with United, who will surely need to sell some players after missing out on the prize money for qualifying for the Champions League, Rashford may be ideal for Spurs. Barcelona Along with Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, Rashford was recently name-checked by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick as a player they admire. The German said: "I don't want to speak about players which are not in my team, but of course Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are fantastic players. I like them and we'll see what happens.' It's been widely reported that Rashford has ambitions of one day playing at the Nou Camp, but Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo recently claimed that the forward's representatives told Barcelona officials he would be willing to lower his wages, to try and earn a move to the La Liga giants. Barcelona have established themselves as European heavyweights once more, winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League semi-finals. However, with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal leading the frontline, while Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres provide cover, Rashford may have to work hard to force his way into Flick's plans. If Barcelona make a serious proposal, it's likely Rashford would jump at the opportunity, but he would need to work harder and play better than he has ever before to dislodge the current stars in Catalunya. Napoli Scott McTominay took the bold decision to leave United and pursue pastures new at Napoli, and he was rewarded with a Serie A title and even a reception with the Pope. The Scot was a bit-part player at Old Trafford before Antonio Conte's side signed him for around £25.7m. Under the guidance of the ex-Chelsea manager, McTominay became an unstoppable goalscoring midfielder, contributing 12 goals and six assists in 34 appearances. How Rashford would relish the Conte treatment, which has also had a positive effect on another ex-United striker in Romelu Lukaku, who scored 14 goals and contributed 10 assists. Conte has demanded new signings, and with Napoli also being linked with Alejandro Garnacho in the past, it's possible Conte may prefer Rashford's experience and cutting edge. However, the biggest uncertainty is Conte's future, as Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis appeared to suggest the Italian could be leaving. He told Napoli fans at their open-top bus celebration: "I wish Conte continuing success in his professional life. Thank you, Antonio." AC Milan Rashford has also seen the likes of Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek move to AC Milan and enjoy their football. A space could soon open up at the Rossoneri, as left-winger Rafael Leao currently has an uncertain future at the San Siro. Milan endured a difficult campaign this year, registering a disappointing eighth-place finish. New energy and a new attitude may be required to jumpstart the European giants, who won Serie A in 2022 and Rashford could be the one to provide that spark. Their lack of European football next season, though, may mean a move doesn't materialise, given the necessary funds involved.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Raphinha sends transfer warning to Luis Diaz amid Barcelona speculation
Barcelona star Raphinha has said that any new signings will have to outwork him if they want to take his place in Hansi Flick's side next season. The Catalan club is searching for a new left winger, despite Raphinha having the season of his life and emerging as a contender to win the Ballon d'Or. Advertisement Raphinha's place in the Barcelona team may not be under immediate threat from any new arrival, but the Blaugrana's hope will be that whichever new player arrives can provide competition in Flick's front line. Liverpool star Luis Diaz and Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford are the two players who have been most strongly linked with Barcelona, and Raphinha was asked about the possibility of the pair making the competition for places tougher. READ MORE: Pep Lijnders agrees personal terms to join Man City in bombshell development READ MORE: Every word from Jeremie Frimpong on Salah, Slot phone call and playing against Liverpool Advertisement "I don't mind," the Brazil international told Mundo Deportivo. "After this season, I won't say I am a guaranteed starter or will never miss a game, but whoever comes in will have to work harder than me. "For me, the important thing is that whoever is here or signs, works hard and helps the team. It's important to have a lot of top, committed players." Raphinha was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona last summer, but went on to have an incredible campaign, scoring 34 goals and registering 25 assists as Barcelona won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, and reached the Champions League semi-finals. "A lot of people wanted me gone," Raphinha recalled in an interview with Diario Sport. "Many fans, maybe even the board weren't happy with what I was doing. Advertisement "So it is already a victory just to be fighting for the Ballon d'Or and to be among the 10 favourites. It has never been an objective for me [to win the Ballon d'Or]." Meanwhile, Diaz is also being linked with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, with the club possibly on the lookout for a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be on his way out of Al-Nassr -Credit:2024 Al Nassr FC Ronaldo's contract at Al-Nassr expires at the end of June and he suggested that his "chapter" with the Saudi side is over in an Instagram post earlier this week. Ronaldo's exit from the club could soon be officially confirmed, and Al-Nassr will, of course, be keen to sign a marquee name to replace the Portugal international. Advertisement Ronaldo is the most famous soccer star on the planet, so it will simply not be possible for Al-Nassr to replace him with someone of a similar stature, but Diaz — who talkSPORT says is a top target for the Saudi club — would certainly be capable of making a big impact on the field. Diaz is out of contract at Liverpool in 2027, and it was reported earlier this month that the Reds had planned to hold contract talks with Diaz in order to bring his salary in line with with its other top players. Diaz is currently on the same terms that he agreed when he signed for the club in January 2022. As such, he's paid far less than some of Liverpool's biggest stars. But he was an important player for Arne Slot's team this season and Sky Sports claimed that Liverpool was set to offer a deal that reflected his status. According to Capology, Diaz currently earns £55,000 ($73,000) per week, which is significantly lower than players of a similar standing in the squad.
