Manchester United have made it clear they will not slot Marcus Rashford back into the first‑team squad next season should he finish his loan at Barcelona. The 28‑year‑old forward remains eager to stay in Spain and work under Hansi Flick, despite uncertainty over his long‑term future at Old Trafford. United have already earmarked other forwards, signalling Rashford’s exit is imminent.

Across Europe, Real Madrid are weighing a return for José Mourinho, although Benfica have instructed the Portuguese to remain for at least another campaign. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Barcelona have both placed bids on Chelsea’s 25‑year‑old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Manchester City looms as a third suitor, turning the summer into a midfield tug‑of‑war. The Argentine’s contract runs until 2027.

Newcastle have identified goalkeeper depth as a priority, targeting Manchester City’s England‑capped James Trafford and Brighton’s Dutch youngster Bart Verbruggen. Arsenal, fresh from a Champions League final run that earned more than £120 million in UEFA prize money, are expected to offload several high‑value assets. Elsewhere, Brentford have secured 19‑year‑old Austrian defender Jannik Schuster for £17 million, Tottenham eye Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, and Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana is reportedly on Barcelona’s radar.