Premier League transfer news: Marcus Rashford, Philippe Coutinho, Raphael Varane
Man Utd hope new deal for Rashford will ward off interest from Real Madrid
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Rashford on Real’s radar
Manchester United are keen to tie striker Marcus Rashford to a new long-term contract and want the deal sorted by the end of the season.
According to The Sun, United are ready to treble the 21-year-old’s wages to £200,000 a week because Spanish giants Real Madrid are plotting a summer swoop for the England international.
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Rashford has scored six goals in his past eight Premier League matches under United’s caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Kluivert: Barca should move for Rashford
Real Madrid are not the only Spanish side likely to be interested in Rashford. Former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert believes Rashford has the skills to play for the Catalan giants and said: “I like Marcus Rashford a lot. It will be really difficult to get him over, but he is a good player. He has got the skills, the attitude, he’s quick, he can score goals. He is not always in the first XI at Manchester United and maybe he wants to change club. So why not?.” (Sport 360)
Hazard out, Coutinho in?
If Eden Hazard decides he wants to leave for Real Madrid who will Chelsea sign as the Belgian’s replacement? The Blues could turn to Barcelona’s former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. (ESPN)
Knock-on effect
The Daily Mirror says that Real Madrid are ready to spend £100m on Hazard and should the deal be completed a number of transfers may happen. The Sun says that Real midfielder Mateo Kovacic could make his loan at Chelsea permanent, while Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is 18, could be sold to Bayern Munich.
Koulibaly or Varane?
Manchester United’s summer transfer priority is to sign a new central defender to partner Victor Lindelof. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is a more likely target but former Red Devil Wes Brown says that Real Madrid star Raphael Varane would be the “dream defender” to bring to Old Trafford. (London Evening Standard)
Bailly’s bright future
Eric Bailly has been linked with moves to both Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain but according to reports, the 24-year-old defender has been given assurances that he has a bright future at Man Utd. (The Sun)
Henderson impresses
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is impressing scouts while on loan at Championship side Sheffield United. Bayern Munich, Juventus, Arsenal and Tottenham are all linked with the 21-year-old. (ESPN)
Interest in Aarons
Norwich City right-back Max Aarons is attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs. Tottenham are leading the chase for the 19-year-old. They could face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
‘New Ronaldo’
Real Madrid and Manchester United are tracking Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix. The 19-year-old has been called the “new Cristiano Ronaldo”. (ESPN)
Ronaldo rings Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo has contacted James Rodriguez to try and convince his former Real Madrid team-mate to sign for Juventus. Colombian Rodriguez is currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Real and has been linked with Arsenal. (Marca)
Premier League fixtures and TV guide
Wednesday 6 February
- Everton vs. Manchester City (7.45pm, no live broadcast in the UK)
Saturday 9 February (3pm unless stated)
- Fulham vs. Manchester United (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United
- Huddersfield Town vs. Arsenal
- Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Southampton vs. Cardiff City
- Watford vs. Everton
- Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Burnley (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Sunday 10 February
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City (1.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Manchester City vs. Chelsea (4pm, live on Sky Sports)
Monday 11th February
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Newcastle United (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
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