Rashford Could Return to Man Utd After Barcelona Loan Stalls

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford may be heading back to Old Trafford this summer after negotiations over a permanent stay at Barcelona hit an impasse, according to reports in Spain.

The 28-year-old England forward, currently on a season-long loan at the Camp Nou, had hoped to extend his Catalan adventure, but talks have stalled over the structure of a deal. Barcelona sporting director Deco has floated the idea of a second loan to spread the cost of the option-to-buy fee owed to United, yet no agreement has been reached.

Barca, meanwhile, have begun sounding out alternatives and have identified Chelsea and Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, as a potential target should Rashford’s return become inevitable, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Elsewhere, Tottenham are compiling a list of managerial candidates should they opt to part ways with head coach Igor Tudor. Although the Croatian is set to remain in the dugout for the foreseeable future, Talksport claims he has already fallen out with several squad members.

Manchester United’s own managerial hunt continues, with caretaker Michael Carrick expected to step aside at season’s end. The Sun says the club have narrowed their focus to five names: Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.

In transfer certainties, Napoli will activate the €44 million (£38 million) clause to turn Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund’s loan from United into a permanent switch, Fabrizio Romano confirms.

Arsenal are preparing a formal approach for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, 31, who will be available on a free transfer after the German giants announced they will not renew his contract. AC Milan are also monitoring the situation.

Liverpool could face competition from Barcelona for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, while Manchester United lead Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for Bournemouth and USA midfielder Tyler Adams, 27.

Finally, Arsenal stand to pocket around £1.7 million if Juventus trigger the obligation-to-buy clause for Polish defender Jakub Kiwior, 26, who joined Porto on loan in September for a fee that could rise to £23 million.