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TOTTENHAM AND CHELSEA ENGAGE IN BATTLE FOR MARCUS RASHFORD

Marcus Rashford is shining on loan at Barcelona, sparking a potential transfer battle. While Barca wants to keep him, Tottenham and Chelsea are also interested in signing the in-form forward from Manchester United next summer.

Tottenham and Chelsea Engage In Battle For Marcus Rashford
Chelsea, Tottenham Plot To Sign Star - Image via Barcelona

Marcus Rashford, who joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United in the summer, has recovered with the La Liga powerhouses, contributing six goals and nine assists in all competitions for Hansi Flick's team.

Given his performance, Barca may try to sign Rashford long-term the following season, something the Englishman also hopes to achieve. However, their financial situation is still unstable, and they probably have other objectives that are more important to them than him.

After a couple of poor seasons under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, Rashford's time at Old Trafford all but appears to be over, and Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a surprise deal for him, according to Caught Offside.

Rashford is likely to join Spurs


Chelsea, who have also been connected to players like Rafael Leao and Rodrygo Goes, will carefully select their next left winger once they have enough depth in the position, even though Marcus Rashford has been linked to them.

However, Tottenham Hotspur could find great value in acquiring the Manchester United player, who has excelled this season down the left wing and contributed a great number of goals. He can also play as a striker.

Rashford is valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt, which should be enough to buy the forward from Manchester United; however, the Lilywhites may have trouble meeting his pay demands.

Spurs have a good wage structure, and even if Rashford seems like a good match in Thomas Frank's system, it might all depend on whether or not both sides are prepared to make financially advantageous concessions.

That being said, Rashford is still likely to want to play for Barcelona, so it will be interesting to see whether the Catalans can make a long-term move for him sometime next summer.

DEAL IN MOTION: EVERTON PLANNING €70M SWOOP FOR SCOTT MCTOMINAY

Everton is reportedly considering a massive €70 million offer for Napoli's star midfielder Scott McTominay. The Scottish international, named Serie A MVP after a title-winning season, is attracting interest from several top clubs.

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Everton’s €70M Attack For Serie A Elite Star. - Photo Credit: Giuseppe Maffia / Alamy / Profimedia

A €70 million offer for Scott McTominay is reportedly being carefully considered by Everton, according to Fichajes. After an outstanding Serie A title-winning season, the Napoli star has beyond expectations, and the Toffees are considering the former Manchester United midfielder as a potential addition to their team soon.

In the summer of 2024, Napoli easily acquired Scott McTominay from Manchester United, giving the player a fresh start under Antonio Conte. With efforts that went above and beyond expectations, the Scottish international helped his club win the league title and was awarded Serie A's MVP.

Several English clubs are already feeling guilty about not pursuing the midfield player while he was playing for Manchester United. Since the summer window ended and he started a new season in Serie A, the talismanic player, who placed in the top 20 for the Ballon d'Or, has captured their interest once more.

Numerous elite teams have already expressed interest, and Napoli is not even thinking about selling the midfield player anytime soon. The prospects of those interested parties may be ruined before the January window, but McTominay is content with life in Italy.

For example, Tottenham is interested, although it is unlikely that they would buy McTominay anytime soon. Everton is reportedly considering making a huge bid of €70 million to test Napoli's resolve, and they are also interested in the midfield player.

According to reports, Everton is preparing a €70 million bid to try to test Napoli's commitment to McTominay. The Toffees are eager to add a player who can strengthen their midfield and contribute to the offence, and the 28-year-old is thought to be the ideal fit for their midfield. Everton is prepared to pay a price that would cause Napoli to triple their investment in their lucky star.

They will have a tough time persuading the Scotland international back to the Premier League, though, since teams from the Champions League will be interested in him. Therefore, even though Everton is willing to spend a lot of money, it is unlikely that Napoli will sell very soon, and the Toffees will outbid rivals for the 28-year-old right now.

SHOCK VERDICT REACHED: MAN UTD DECIDES JADON SANCHO CONTRACT STATUS IMMEDIATELY

Jadon Sancho's Manchester United contract expires in six months, making him a free agent. The winger, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is also attracting interest from Turkish clubs and a potential return to Borussia Dortmund.

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Man Utd Reaches Final Sancho Contract Decision - Photo Credit: Getty Images

According to reports, Jadon Sancho's difficult four years at Manchester United are coming to an end. Despite being an England international in the past, he has never played for Ruben Amorim. After spending the previous season on loan at Chelsea, he briefly played for Aston Villa in 2025–2026.

The 25-year-old has played 336 minutes this season, with the Premier League accounting for little under 25% of that total. The player has mostly been used by Unai Emery in the Europa League. He has yet to start in that competition, as evidenced by the short duration of his appearance against Manchester City, when he was substituted on and off again right away. Emery then claimed that fitness concerns were the reason behind the decision, given that Sancho had previously played 67 minutes in Europe just days prior. According to information about his future at Old Trafford and the three teams he could sign with next season, he is a member of Villa's reserve team.

In light of this, Express Sport has investigated Sancho's circumstances at Villa Park, his contract with United, and the possible teams he might join.

United's decision on the contract


Sancho signed a five-year contract when he moved from Borussia Dortmund to United in 2021, and it will expire in around six months.

Given his loan stints elsewhere, Sancho will depart the team as a free agent, according to Fabrizio Romano, after making 83 appearances and tallying 12 goals and six assists during what is technically only two years.

Although United will be happy to let go of his high salary, they will undoubtedly be sad at the possible loss of a player they spent £73 million on.

Sancho might be re-signed by his old team, Borussia Dortmund, where he helped them win the 2024 Champions League final before a disappointing loan term at Chelsea.

Where Unai Emery stands


Emery certainly thinks highly of Sancho, but it is unclear if he intends to sign him long-term. Sancho's loan from United did not include an obligation to buy provision, although Villa, who are paying 80% of his salary, would probably be in the lead if they chose to negotiate a deal at the end of the current campaign.

According to reports in September, Villa was already thinking about making his move permanent. However, this idea has been called into question due to Sancho's minimal playing time since his summer transfer.

However, Villa manager Emery is certain of Sancho's skills. When questioned about the choice to sign the winger, Emery said, "When Leon Bailey left, it was a moment for us to analyse the players we had identified via our scouting."

"After that, we had the chance to sign a player, and Jadon Sancho was on our list. He offers something different and can play on either the left or right wing. He is a talented 25-year-old athlete, and I thought he did a great job at Chelsea last season.

"Yes, he had some issues at Manchester United, but he was a great player at Borussia Dortmund. He has also represented England 25 times. He is still young, hungry, and capable of demonstrating his abilities.

Hopefully, this will help him reach his greatest potential. He has played more on the left in recent years, but he was more frequently on the right at Dortmund. He can play both of those spots here, in my opinion.

Sancho will not have a break clause and is anticipated to finish the current season on loan at Villa, thus United will not be able to recall him in January.

Sancho is expected to leave United when his contract expires in the summer of next year, but he may be able to finalise his departure in the January transfer window.

According to CaughtOffside, Sancho's team had "discreet but substantial meetings" with officials from Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas during the November international break.

The Turkish trio reportedly discussed their separate ambitions for Sancho during these talks, which took place at a posh hotel. Additionally, it has been implied that Sancho might be open to accepting a pay cut from his present £13 million each season.

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