€170m Rashford talks, and three replacements lined up
Al Hilal have scheduled talks over a €170m move for Marcus Rashford, and that could finally give him the Manchester United exit he wants (1). Barcelona already declined their €30m purchase option after his loan. Now the Saudi club are stepping forward. This one looks real.
United are not waiting around. Sky Sports report the club are tracking three Rashford replacements and INEOS are "confident" they can get a deal done (2). One name already in play: a World Cup winger for whom United have made formal enquiries (3). No name yet, but the wheels are turning.
Tonali talks progressing
The Athletic reports that "productive talks" have been held and Sandro Tonali is edging closer to a Premier League move (7). United, Tottenham, and Manchester City are all in the race. Newcastle are also mentioned. No frontrunner yet, but the pace is picking up.
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Summerville and Casadó on the radar
United and Spurs are both moving for Crysencio Summerville, according to Thursday's gossip round (4). Separately, the winger has been advised against a PSG switch, with one voice bluntly calling it pointless (5). That may keep the door open for United.
Another name bubbling up: Marc Casadó. United are in the race for the midfielder, per reports out of Spain (6).
Fan reactions
Rashford scored in England's 4–2 win over Croatia in Dallas, an 85th-minute goal that had the reddevils subreddit buzzing (2). There is genuine frustration that a player who can still produce moments like that might be on the way out, but also a growing acceptance that the money on offer from Al Hilal may simply be too big to turn down.
