Latest transfer news and rumors: Man Utd dig heels over Rashford price

The transfer window may be closed until the summer, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

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Barca bargaining blocked

Marcus Rashford's loan spell with Barcelona includes an option to buy for between €30 million and €35 million. Barca hoped to negotiate a lower fee with Manchester United, but the English club is unwilling to do so.

Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona beyond the season-long agreement. (ESPN)

Feb. 17

Sak-load of cash: Bukayo Saka is now the highest-paid player at Arsenal after he signed fresh terms in north London until 2031. He'll earn over £300,000 a week on his new contract. (BBC Sport)

David done: David Alaba will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the campaign. The 33-year-old Austrian international is in his fifth season with Los Blancos. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dom deal in the works: Contract talks between Dominik Szoboszlai and Liverpool are progressing as the Merseyside club is willing to meet all of the Hungarian's demands. Real Madrid's interest in the midfielder is growing. (TEAMtalk)

Red-hot Rogers: Morgan Rogers' camp have denied they're exploring a big-money move from Aston Villa. Many clubs are rumored to be pursuing Rogers, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Tottenham Hotspur. (TEAMtalk)

Juli noted: Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson is on Manchester United's list of potential summer targets. United could rival Barcelona and Newcastle United for his signature. (Bild)

Prates plucked: Seventeen-year-old full-back Kaua Prates is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Cruzeiro for an overall potential package of €12 million. Talks for this transfer started in October. (Florian Plettenberg)

Vic vexed: Victor Osimhen revealed he had talks with Juventus before his negotiations to join Galatasaray started. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wouldn't allow him to switch to Juve. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Trafford transfer conditions: Manchester City would prefer to send James Trafford out on loan next summer rather than sanction a permanent transfer. Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Newcastle United are interested in the goalkeeper. (TEAMtalk)

Feb. 16

Premier League Pulisic: Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing Christian Pulisic. Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping an eye on him. AC Milan want around €80 million for the ex-Chelsea forward. (Caught Offside)

Murillo on the move: Nottingham Forest defender Murillo will leave the club this summer. Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing the 23-year-old Brazilian center-back. (TEAMtalk)

Toon Army Tonali: Sandro Tonali's exuberant goal celebration after scoring in the FA Cup was a deliberate message. The Italian midfielder raced over to manager Eddie Howe to reaffirm his commitment to Newcastle and silence rumors about a potential Arsenal transfer. (Chronicle Live)

Extension on hold: Juventus want to extend Weston McKennie's contract, but negotiations have stalled. The American midfielder, flourishing under Luciano Spalletti, wants to double his wages. McKennie currently earns around €2.5 million per season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Yan in demand: Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is a keen admirer of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are also in the mix for the exciting 19-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

Donyell details: Roma are expected to make Donyell Malen's loan move from Aston Villa permanent, with Villa receiving €25 million plus a 10% sell-on clause. The option to buy becomes an obligation if Roma qualify for either the Champions League or Europa League. (Fabrizio Romano)

Pretty penny for MGW: Manchester City have been informed that they'll need to pay as much as £70 million in order to convince Nottingham Forest to sell Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer. (Football Insider)

Feb. 15

Move over, Mo: With Mohamed Salah increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in the summer, the Reds have leapfrogged Manchester City and Arsenal in the race to sign Anthony Gordon. He won't come cheap, though: Newcastle want £95 million for the winger. (Caught Offside)

Szobo's dream move: Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai's "one dream" is to play for Real Madrid at some point in his career, according to Hungary national team coach Marco Rossi. (Marca)

Double dip: Arsenal are scouting Antonio Nusa and Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig. The former, still only 20 and viewed as one of the world's most exciting attacking prospects, is valued at around €60 million. (Fussball Daten)

Turned down by Tottenham: Both Aston Villa and Chelsea contacted Spurs during the January transfer window to inquire about Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, but their approaches were quickly rebuffed. (The Athletic)

Feb. 14

New deal is no deterrent: Igor Thiago may have just signed a new contract with Brentford, but Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich remain interested in the Brazilian forward. Only Erling Haaland has more Premier League goals than the 24-year-old this season. (TEAMtalk)

Wesley wanted: Manchester City are ready to offer around €50 million to sign Roma full-back Wesley Franca this summer. The Brazilian, 22, has been one of the Italian club's standout performers this season since arriving from Flamengo. (Fichajes)

Pony up, Barca: Barcelona have made Sporting CP center-back Goncalo Inacio their primary target to bolster their backline, but the Portuguese club won't let the 24-year-old go for anything less than €70 million. (Fichajes)

Endrick not for sale: Real Madrid have no intention of allowing Endrick to leave the club on a permanent basis. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham all checked in on the Brazilian striker, who's currently shining on loan with Lyon. He'll return to the Bernabeu next season. (TEAMtalk)

Clever clause: Inter Milan intend to use their buyback clause to sign Aleksandar Stankovic. Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United, are monitoring the 20-year-old, but Inter can sign him back from Club Brugge for €23 million this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Feb. 13

Battle for Baleba: Paris Saint-Germain will compete with Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba. The Seagulls will demand £100 million for the standout midfielder and hope to incite a bidding war. (Fichajes)

Bailing on big-money man: Newcastle want to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window. The Magpies are already looking to move underwhelming German forward Nick Woltemade, who arrived in August for a club-record £69-million fee. (Football Insider)

Slabhead sticking around: Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that veteran defender Harry Maguire, 32, will extend his contract to remain at Old Trafford. His current deal expires this summer. (TEAMtalk)

Pierre peeping: Manchester United are sending scouts to watch Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu during the Italian side's high-profile clash with rivals Inter at the San Siro. (Tuttosport)

Feb. 12

Lewy's list of suitors: Robert Lewandowski is prioritizing a longer stay with Barcelona, even on a reduced salary, but he's also expected to assess offers from AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire, Fenerbahce, and the Saudi Pro League. (Mundo Deportivo)

Pulisic patience: Liverpool could be playing the long game with Christian Pulisic. They're monitoring his situation ahead of the expiration of his AC Milan contract in 2027, but the Italian giants have an option to extend his terms by another year. (Nicolo Schira)

Franca fancy: Real Madrid could offer around €35 million for Wesley Franca if Dani Carvajal rejects a one-year contract extension. Roma paid €25 milllion for Wesley last summer. (Defensa Central)

KK stay: Kalidou Koulibaly has shut down speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with Al-Hilal through 2027. Ruben Neves also recently inked fresh terms with the Saudi Pro League outfit. (Al-Hilal)

Blues bargain hunting: Chelsea are the latest team linked with Marcos Senesi. The Argentine defender's contract with Bournemouth expires at the end of the season. (Caught Offside)

Feb. 11

Skipping Stones: Manchester City are unlikely to offer John Stones a new contract, alerting Bayern Munich, AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid to the possibility of signing him on a free transfer in June. (Caught Offside)

Makeweight Marc: Chelsea would be open to including Marc Cucurella as part of a deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez alone is valued at around €100 million by his club. (Fichajes)

Madrid move for midfielders: Como's Nico Paz will return to Real Madrid when his €9 million buyback clause is triggered in the summer. Los Blancos are also admirers of Vitinha, Rodri, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Adam Wharton, and Kees Smit. (Mundo Deportivo)

Taking a shot for Schlott: Borussia Dortmund are offering Real Madrid-linked Nico Schlotterbeck an annual salary of up to €14 million to encourage him to sign a new contract. The defender's decision is expected in March. (Bild)

PSG's BB price: Barcelona sporting director Deco is a huge fan of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, but the Catalan club would need to pay at least €80 million to secure his signing. (Fichajes)

Ay, caramba: Chelsea are prepared to rival Bayern Munich for Bart Verbruggen's signature and are willing to match Brighton & Hove Albion's £50-million price tag for the goalkeeper. (TEAMtalk)

Marco's admirers: Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund appear to be among the leading contenders to sign Argentine center-back Marco Senesi when his Bournemouth contract expires in June. (Fichajes)

Harvey holdout: Aston Villa aren't interested in signing on-loan midfielder Harvey Elliott at a reduced price. The club is also unlikely to field the Liverpool player three more times because that will trigger a £35-million obligation to buy. (Football Insider)

Forest believe in Engels: Nottingham Forest are plotting another push to sign Celtic's versatile star Arne Engels in the summer after failing to land the Belgian on deadline day of the winter transfer window. (Football Insider)

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