Liverpool are weighing a potential summer move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as part of an ambitious plan to revamp their attacking options.
According to reports, Rashford’s name has been added to a growing list of striker targets drawn up by the Anfield hierarchy. The club is believed to have made enquiries for several other forwards, including Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, and Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Reds are also reportedly monitoring the situation of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who could be made available for transfer in the current window.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa are tracking Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho amid growing speculation over a mass exodus at Old Trafford. Garnacho is among a group of players—including Antony, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, and Rashford—who are understood to have submitted transfer requests this summer.
In Germany, Bayern Munich are assessing a move for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, as the Bundesliga champions seek reinforcements out wide.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are nearing a contract agreement with teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, while former club captain Granit Xhaka is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Neom SC.
Chelsea could also see movement in their squad, with Bundesliga clubs RB Leipzig and Stuttgart registering interest in striker Armando Broja. The Blues are actively pursuing a clearout and have opened discussions over Joao Felix’s possible return to Benfica.
In a separate development, Chelsea recently held a symbolic trophy lift of the Club World Cup — using a replica, as the original reportedly remains in the Oval Office after being gifted to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
On Merseyside, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, affirming his desire to remain in European football.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest have identified Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey as a priority target as they prepare for a return to European competition.
Brentford could face mounting pressure to retain their top attacking talents. Manchester United are in discussions for Bryan Mbeumo, though valuation differences remain, while Tottenham, Newcastle, and Forest are all tracking Yoane Wissa. The pair combined for 39 goals in the Premier League last season, but club sources suggest both are unlikely to be sold in the same window.
In a potential cross-London transfer, Arsenal are close to finalising a £52 million move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. The England international made 45 appearances for the Blues last season, scoring 11 goals and supplying five assists. Madueke, who joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, is under contract until 2030.
In the Championship, Ipswich Town remain hopeful of retaining Omari Hutchinson, after Brentford failed to trigger his release clause.
Turkish giants Galatasaray are also exploring a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson as part of their summer recruitment plans.
Meanwhile, former Premier League striker Andy Carroll has made a surprise switch to National League side Dagenham & Redbridge. Speaking after his debut, Carroll told Sky Sports News he is eager to make an impact both on and off the pitch.
