Football transfer rumours: Barcelona & PSG battle for Rashford; Man Utd join Gallagher race
Having lost his importance at Manchester United this season, Marcus Rashford has emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, with all three sides already plotting summer bids for the England international. (Fichajes)
Another struggling United star, centre-back Raphael Varane, has been earmarked for a possible return to Real Madrid as cover for the injured David Alaba. (Bild)
But manager Erik ten Hag wants to keep Varane at United beyond January alongside midfielder Casemiro. (ESPN)
Arsenal lead Chelsea in the race to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is keen to join the Gunners’ immediate challenge for the Premier League title. (Independent)
Liverpool have identified Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane as their preferred replacement for Mohamed Salah, who could be sold next summer when he enters the final 12 months of his contract. (Fichajes)
Also potentially coming in at Liverpool could be Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella, although Chelsea are also keen on the Italian. (Fichajes)
Chelsea have not been put off by the £86m release clause in the contract of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. (Correio da Manha)
Gyokeres has caught the eye / Gualter Fatia/GettyImages
Man Utd have joined Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in expressing interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. (TEAMtalk)
But Chelsea have already decided they will block all advances from Tottenham as they do not want to strengthen a direct rival. (Football Insider)
Among the centre-backs on Tottenham‘s radar is Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo, who could be the subject of a January bid as he enters the final 12 months of his contract. (Standard)
Everton have slapped a £100m price tag on defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the hope of scaring off both Tottenham and Man Utd. (i)
Manchester City are ready to trigger the £52m release clause in the contract of Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, who is also of interest to both Man Utd and his former employers Real Madrid. (Defensa Central)
Barcelona are keen on Everton midfielder Amadou Onana and have been in contact with the Belgium international’s agents. (Foot Mercato)
Source: 90mins
