Transfer Talk: PSG want £75m-rated Rashford to replace Mbappé،
The summer transfer window is still a long way from reopening in Europe, but many movements are underway and gossip is swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: PSG considering move for Rashford
Paris Saint-Germain ready to offer Manchester United £75m for signing Marcus Rashford replace Kylian Mbappéaccording to the Mirror.
Mbappe has been PSG's talisman, recording 34 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances this season, but is expected to join Real Madrid as a free agent over the summer.
PSG made a concerted effort to sign Rashford in 2022 and were prepared to offer him £400,000-a-week, but the striker decided to stay at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has endured his struggles this season with sometimes disappointing performances alongside off-field issues, and PSG are confident they can take advantage of this by bringing him in with an opening bid of £75million sterling.
The Red Devils could be tempted by that figure, even though they value Rashford at more than £100million, especially as there are currently strict Financial Fair Play rules which have restricted the club's spending. Despite this, Rashford's status as a homegrown player would see any funds brought in counted as pure profit under Premier League rules, which could allow for greater flexibility as United aim to strengthen their squad.
PSG believe they can succeed in signing Rashford, although they are also monitoring the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
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Paper gossip
– Manchester City questioned Barcelona central defender Pau Cubarsi while Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the 17-year-old, says Sport. However, Premier League clubs cannot sign Cubarsi until he turns 18, and it is believed he does not want to leave the club. Blaugrana.
– Bayern Munich, Barcelona and various Premier League clubs want Adrien Rabiot, while Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly considering re-signing the midfielder, according to Calciomercato. This comes as the 28-year-old's contract expires this summer, although Rabiot still prioritizes a renewal at Juventus – indicating a desire to stay with the Italian club, even if there is no no guarantee.
– Arsenal eyeing Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte in a move said to have similarities to that which previously brought fellow American international Matt Turner to north London, the Telegraph reports. The 23-year-old is being considered as the Gunners look to replace him. Aaron Ramsdalewho is expected to leave at the end of the season.
– Juventus could include right-back Thomas Barbieri (who is currently on loan at Pisa) in a deal to sign the Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson, Tuttosport reports, with the 24-year-old valued at €25 million and also having interest from AC Milan, Fulham and Nottingham Forest. THE Bianconeri also watch the Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners and Nice midfielder Khafre Thuramamong others.
– Aston Villa, Arsenal and Real Betis all follow Las Palmas goalkeeper Alvaro Valles, according to Relevo, even if the latter could be excluded from a movement. The 26-year-old's contract expires in 2025 and everything indicates that he will not extend his contract.
