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13-07-2025
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Barcelona working on deals for Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford simultaneously
Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger this summer, although their efforts have been affected in recent weeks. Nico Williams, who had looked destined to join at one stage, recently snubbed a move for the second year in a row, which means that the club's sporting department are back to square one. After the Williams rejection, Barcelona drew up a two-man shortlist: Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford. Both players are well-liked, but the favourite of sporting director Deco is the Liverpool man. However, recent reports have suggested that he is being moved away from due to pessimism over their ability to complete a deal, which is why Rashford has come to the fore. Image via Reuters Advertisement However, Marca have revealed that Barcelona still believe that Diaz can be signed, despite the fact that they are not prepared to pay Liverpool's current asking price. Club-to-club talks will not take place for a little while as the Catalans are respecting the Premier League champions' mourning period after the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but they are working on a deal within Can Barca. Diaz is the priority, but Rashford is also being worked on It will be difficult for Barcelona to sign Diaz – not only because of Liverpool's stance, but also given that Bayern Munich are pushing to bring him to Bavaria. As a result, a deal for Rashford is also being planned behind the scenes, which is why further talks are planned with the representatives of the England international. As such, Barcelona are currently simultaneously on the Diaz and Rashford operations, although the likelihood is that only one will be able to join. The former is still the priority of Deco, but it would be no surprise if a deal was eventually ruled out in the coming weeks – which is why it is smart to be working on both.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Major obstacle holding back Barcelona in Marcus Rashford pursuit
Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger this summer, although their efforts have been far from successful at this stage. They had taken it for granted that Nico Williams would join, but after he turned them down in favour of signing a new 10-year contract with Athletic Club, they are back to square one. For now, a move is difficult because of the club's well-documented financial woes, but once a return to La Liga's 1:1 rule is secured, the intention is to step up their pursuit of their top target – and at this stage, that's Marcus Rashford. Advertisement Rashford will be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer, and Barcelona believe that he can be signed on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Talks are planned for the coming days, but there are internal doubts about the England international. Deco has doubts about move for Marcus Rashford As reported by Javi Miguel, Barcelona sporting director Deco is unsure about a move for Rashford. He is not convinced that the Man United man would be the best addition, which checks out considering that he is a big fan of Luis Diaz, who is another player on the Catalans' shortlist. Image via Marca However, it means that Deco is starting to lose hope that Diaz can be signed this summer, with Barcelona moving away from him as an option. This only increases the chances of Rashford being the man that is strong pursued in the coming weeks. Advertisement Rashford is holding out for Barcelona, who are his preferred choice for a summer move. There is no immediate time pressure for a deal to be completed, although Man United want to shift him as soon as possible. But they can do nothing until the player himself gives the green light, which he will only do to the La Liga champions.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Liverpool set to announce new deal for left-winger
Liverpool are set to announce a new contract for their exciting left-winger very soon. At this moment in time, Arne Slot has a lot of options to choose from in attack. He begins pre-season with the likes of Federico Chiesa, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz still at the club. Advertisement Ben Doak is also involved with the first team, and he's expected to be given a chance to prove himself. On top of that, there is also Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo who can play in the attacking positions. As Liverpool prepare to face Preston North End it's going to be interesting to see how Slot navigates his options. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the trio of Diaz, Nunez and Chiesa. The latter two are more likely to leave than to stay at the club at this present moment. And that could be a golden opportunity for another young star. We're talking about Rio Ngumoha of course. The 16-year-old has already made his first-team debut, dazzling his opponents against Accrington Stanley with some mesmerising moves. Advertisement Ngumoha is one of the best talents in England, and it was a major coup when the Reds lured him from Chelsea's grasp last summer. Now, a year on from that coup, Ngumoha has continued his development at the club. He's made great strides and has established himself as one of the best players in the club's U21 team. His incredible dribbling ability has also caught the eye at first team level. Anfield Watch revealed exclusively that the club's media department has been forced to delete footage of Ngumoha in first team training in a bid to control the hype around him. This summer will present him further opportunities to establish himself in the first team. It's expected Ngumoha will be part of Liverpool's tour to Asia. And it looks like that's not the only significant step that he's about to take in his career. According to David Lynch speaking on his YouTube channel, Ngumoha is also expected to sign his first professional contract with the club, which is expected to be announced very 'soon' when he turns 17-years-old next month. Advertisement This will be a reward for Ngumoha's form, and it's another step in the right direction. Ngumoha has a very good chance of becoming a future first team player. Now he just needs to keep his head down and continue his development. The next couple of years will make or break his career and at Liverpool he will be in an environment where the club will give him every opportunity to realise his full potential.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Hansi Flick gives green light for Barcelona to sign Marcus Rashford
Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger this summer, and after missing out on Nico Williams, other targets are being pursued. Marcus Rashford is among the players on their shortlist, and the chances of a deal with Manchester United becoming a reality have taken a step forward. Luis Diaz and Rashford are Barcelona's main targets now that Williams has decided to remain at Athletic Club, and it has been reported that the Liverpool man is the player that sporting director Deco intends to sign. However, a deal looks tricky, especially because Bayern Munich are pushing hard to secure an agreement with the Premier League champions. Advertisement This is bringing Rashford closer to Barcelona, especially because a deal with Man United would be much easier to achieve. On top of this, the 27-year-old is desperate to join the La Liga title holders, and now, it looks like he could get his wish. Image via Reuters As reported by Matteo Moretto, Hansi Flick has given the green light for Barcelona to pursue a deal for Rashford, whom the club hopes can be signed on loan with an option to buy him permanently next summer. Barcelona to hold further talks for Rashford It's also reported that Barcelona will hold new contacts for Rashford, who is willing to significantly reduce his wages at Man United in order for the Catalans to be able to fit them into their salary limit. As such, it would be no surprise to see an agreement on personal terms reached in the coming weeks. Advertisement Rashford has made it clear that he will only consider a move to Barcelona as long as it is a possibility for him. While this is very frustrating for Man United, who want to sell him in order to raise funds for their own transfers, there is little that they can do while the England international's stance is this. And that plays into the hands of those at Can Barca.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Chelsea draw up three-player shortlist for new left-winger
Chelsea will prioritise the signing of a new left-winger once the club's deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is completed. Delap has completed the first part of his medical ahead of joining Chelsea in a £30m deal. The England u-21 international will compete with Nicolas Jackson for a place in the side next season. Once that deal is finalised, Chelsea will turn their attention to a right-footed left-winger. Advertisement The Blues are weighing up the addition of another wide player, amid the uncertainty over Mykhailo Mudryk's future. Mudryk is currently serving a provisional suspension after an adverse finding was found in a doping sample. Regardless of the outcome, the appeal process is set to continue into the new campaign. Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Chelsea have three transfer targets under consideration. Chelsea to target Garnacho, Williams or Gittens as new left-winger The West Londoners could revisit their interest in Alejandro Garnacho, after enquiries were made in January. Garnacho has been told to find a new club this summer after being informed that he does not feature in Ruben Amorim's plans. Advertisement Chelsea also retain interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. The Spain international has a €58m (£48.9m) release clause in his contract. Real Madrid have been named as suitors of the 22-year-old late, amid doubts over Rodrygo's future at the Bernabeu. Jamie Gittens is the third player on Chelsea's shortlist. The England u-21 international had a breakthrough campaign with Borussia Dortmund in 2024/25. Gittens ranked second in the Bundesliga for successful take-ons and scored 12 goals in all competitions. The 20-year-old previously spent time in the Chelsea academy prior to his move to Germany. Read – One ideal summer transfer for each Premier League club See more – Chelsea make surprise decision on new goalkeeper signing Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
