Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are all plotting a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, but the Old Trafford hierarchy do not want to sell him to another English club. The Premier League trio headline Wednesday's gossip, which also includes interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and a move for Nottingham Forest to strengthen at the back.
Who wants Marcus Rashford?
Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are all plotting a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, but the Old Trafford hierarchy do not want to sell him to another English club. (The I - subscription required), external
Which other Premier League players are attracting interest?
Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, is a target for Juventus while Arsenal are interested in Villa's 28-year-old England defender Ezri Konsa. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Manchester United remain keen to sign a central midfielder but have cooled their interest in Brighton's Cameroon international Carlos Baleba and Bournemouth's Guernseyman Alex Scott, both 22, because of their high price tags. (Teamtalk), external
Bournemouth are determined to keep hold of Scott, who is interesting Arsenal, even though the England Under-21 international has rejected a new contract with the Cherries. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Which clubs are close to new signings?
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP and Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 22. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Ipswich have agreed a deal in principle to sign Celtic's Japanese forward Daizen Maeda, 28, for £8m plus £2m in add-ons. (Sky Sports), external
Which defenders are being linked with moves?
West Ham's French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, is wanted by Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Manchester United's 18-year-old Australian full-back James Overy is being monitored by Rangers and several clubs in Australia. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external
Rashford, Konsa and Diomande are among the names drawing the most attention in Wednesday's transfer gossip, while several clubs continue to assess midfield and defensive options. The reports also suggest Bournemouth remain determined to keep Scott despite outside interest and his refusal to sign a new contract. (Daily Mirror), external
Juventus' interest in Martinez and Todibo adds further intrigue to the market, while Ipswich's expected move for Maeda would represent another notable addition. Nottingham Forest's pursuit of Diomande and the monitoring of Overy by Rangers and Australian clubs round out the latest round of reports. (Daily Express), external
Key Facts
- Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are linked with Marcus Rashford, 28.
- Arsenal are also interested in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, 28.
- Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, 22.
- Ipswich have agreed a deal in principle for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, 28, worth £8m plus £2m in add-ons.
- West Ham centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, and Manchester United full-back James Overy, 18, are also attracting interest.
