BREAKING: Barcelona will NOT pay €30m buy option clause for Marcus Rashford, expiring in 5 days.Rashford formally set to return to Man United but Barça remain open to new solutions, like another loan deal. 
️Barça are open to discuss again if #MUFC open doors. 
Bayer Leverkusen win race for Kennet Eichhorn. Massive interest from Germany + England but 16yo Hertha Berlin midfielder selected #Bayer04 after pursuit led by Simon Rolfes & Kim Falkenberg. Release clause to be activated @TheAthleticFC post @Plettigoal
) has rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s offer. After concrete negotiations and multiple meetings in London, no agreement could be reached. 
Talks were constructive, but differing views on the club’s strategic direction ultimately proved decisive. BREAKING: Kieran McKenna to step down as Ipswich Town head coach. 40yo Northern Irishman decision to take time away from management + #ITFC protected financially if/when makes return. Contingency planning already started & now accelerates @TheAthleticFC During meeting at Real Madrid with José Mourinho defenders were also discussed.Josko Gvardiol high on list and was never a possibility for Bayern — but #MCFC offered him new deal with salary rise last week. Manchester United admiration for Elliot Anderson well known but not in contention at current financial levels. #MUFC refusing to enter bidding war; targeting players who want them + focused on candidates like Mateus Fernandes & Alex Scott @TheAthleticFCNEW: Manchester United are out of the race for Elliot Anderson. They will not enter a bidding war for the player. [@FabrizioRomano] #mufc
EXCL | Manchester City are offering Josko Gvardiol a new contract until 2031 with improved salary terms. #MCFC As revealed today, the situation is clear: 
EXCL: Fulham have held talks with Alvaro Arbeloa about head coach vacancy following Marco Silva exit. 43yo Spaniard available after leaving Real Madrid & has met #FFC to discuss possibility of taking Craven Cottage role. W/ @GuillermoRai_ @TheAthleticFC
EXCL: Wolves agree deal in principle to appoint Cesar Peixoto as new head coach.
Manchester United remain keen on Mateus Fernandes with more clubs also in the race.José Mourinho mentioned his name to Real Madrid yesterday, more Premier League clubs showing interest.Price tag around £85m. Manchester United remain keen on Mateus Fernandes with more clubs also in the race. Understand Tottenham manager De Zerbi see Pedro Porro as crucial player and the club also don’t want him to leave.Despite reports, #THFC want Porro to stay.
Axel Disasi and Chelsea have an agreement that he will leave permanently this summer. Interest from two Premier League clubs and one in Italy. West Ham loan helped attract suitors.
Kieran Trippier is considering ripping up his contract with Wolves following the shock sacking of Rob Edwards today. 
Trippier has essentially signed a pre-contract, so he joins Wolves next month, when his contract at Newcastle ends. 