Here’s a rundown of today’s hottest transfer rumors swirling around the Premier League and beyond:
Staying Put:
- Manchester United expects striker Marcus Rashford to remain with the club despite initial interest from other teams. Their hefty £70 million asking price seems to be a deterrent (Source: ESPN).
- PSG has reportedly cooled their interest in Rashford, prioritizing other targets for the summer window (Source: i Sport).
Possible Departures:
- An unnamed Premier League club has inquired about Mason Greenwood, another United attacker (Source: TEAMtalk).
- Chelsea might be open to selling striker Romelu Lukaku, with Saudi clubs showing some interest (Source: Caught Offside). However, reports suggest the Blues are not keen on approaches for winger Raheem Sterling (Source: Caught Offside).
Loan Watch:
- Borussia Dortmund is eager to retain defender Jan Matsen after his successful loan stint from Chelsea (Source: Fabrizio Romano).
Defensive Reshuffle:
- Liverpool is exploring defensive options, considering Crystal Palace’s Mark Guehi as a potential replacement for the departing Joel Matip (Source: Football Insider). Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is also reportedly on their radar (Source: Football Insider).
On the Move:
- West Ham striker Michael Antonio is expected to leave the club in the summer (Source: Football Insider).
Saudi Interest:
- Barcelona loanees, defender Clement Lenglet (currently at Aston Villa) and striker Anwar Fati (on loan with Brighton), have attracted interest from Saudi clubs (Source: Sport).
Free Agent Alert:
- Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare has informed his club of his intention to leave on a free transfer this summer. Both West Ham and Aston Villa were previously interested (Source: Football Insider).
Goalkeeper on the Move:
- Newcastle’s Loris Karius seeks a new challenge in Serie A after his loan spell (Source: Football Insider).
Other Interesting Bits:
- The Premier League will allow Leicester City to sign players despite their current transfer embargo (Source: Daily Mail).
- Manchester United manager Eric ten Hag remains unsure about his future at the club (Source: HITC). The rumor mill churns with reports of Chelsea considering Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim as a potential replacement for Mauricio Pochettino (Source: Pedro Sepulveda), although Chelsea denies these claims (Source: Matt Law).
- Milan joins the race for Lille manager Paulo Fonseca, who is also on West Ham’s shortlist (Source: i Sport).
- Ipswich Town is on the brink of promotion to the Premier League after a long absence (Source: BBC).
- Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, will lead contract negotiations with star striker Mohamed Salah (Source: The Times).
- Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer is still awaiting medical advice regarding his return to football after a cardiac arrest incident in December (Source: Daily Mail).
Source – The gossip column for Wednesday