Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Marcus Rashford wants Barcelona move in summer despite Aston Villa option to sign after loan from Man Utd ends

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 by Goal.com

Rashford has heart set on Barcelona transfer

Marcus Rashford has his heart set on a summer move to Barcelona despite only joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United last month.

Felix set for AC Milan stay! Serie A side to sell Leao to fund move

AC Milan are ready to sell Rafael Leao to Barcelona to fund a summer move for on-loan forward Joao Felix.

Amad's season is over! Man Utd dealt another huge injury blow

Manchester United star Amad Diallo is reportedly set to miss the rest of the season through injury in a massive blow to Ruben Amorim's side.

Bournemouth eye Roma goalkeeper Svilar

Bournemouth have reportedly set their sights on AS Roma’s goalkeeper Mile Svilar as they look to bolster their squad, according to SerieANews. The 25-year-old shot-stopper remains under contract with the Serie A side until 2027, but talks over a contract extension have yet to yield an agreement.

The uncertainty surrounding Svilar’s future has not gone unnoticed, with Bayern Munich also keeping a close watch. However, Svilar is in no rush to make a decision regarding his next move. It is believed that if a strong offer comes from either Bournemouth or Bayern Munich, the goalkeeper could be tempted to leave Italy in search of a new challenge.

Levy open to stepping down from Spurs role

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has faced significant backlash in recent years regarding his leadership of the club. Many supporters and media outlets have questioned his decision-making, often accusing him of lacking ambition in key moments.

According to a BBC report, Levy has been deeply affected by protests from Spurs supporters and remains open to stepping aside if he believes it would benefit the club's future.

Chelsea express interest in Barcelona midfielder Casado

Chelsea have initiated discussions with the representatives of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, according to reports from Cadena SER.

A product of La Masia, Casadó signed a contract extension last summer, tying him to the club until 2028 with a €100 million release clause. While the midfielder prefers to stay at Camp Nou, his impressive performances have attracted interest from top European clubs, with Chelsea exploring a potential summer transfer.

Liverpool could sell Alisson in the summer

Liverpool are reportedly willing to part ways with Alisson Becker this summer, despite his contract running until 2027. According to TEAMtalk, the Brazilian goalkeeper would prefer a move to a top European club rather than a switch to Saudi Arabia.

The Reds have already lined up Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili as a potential replacement, having agreed to a €35 million (£29.6m) deal last August. The Georgian international is keen to compete for a starting role, which could increase the likelihood of Alisson’s departure.

Leeds eye reinforcements for potential Premier League return

As Leeds United push for promotion back to the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, manager Daniel Farke is already assessing key areas for improvement. One player reportedly catching his attention is Genoa's Koni De Winter, with the club considering him as a summer addition to strengthen the squad, according to CaughtOffside.

Currently sitting at the top of the Championship table, Leeds are in prime position for a return to England’s top division. The team has been in excellent form, holding a seven-point advantage over Sunderland in fourth and a significant 14-point gap over Blackburn Rovers in fifth.

Liverpool show interest in Spurs defender Van de Ven

Liverpool are reportedly eager to secure the signing of Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven, as per Football Insider.

The club is determined to strengthen its defence, regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk extends his contract beyond this season.

Williams prefers Barcelona rather than PL move

Nico Williams continues to be one of the most sought-after talents in European football, with Arsenal and Liverpool both making inquiries about a potential transfer. The Athletic Club winger has a €58 million release clause, an amount well within reach for the English giants looking to reinforce their attacking options.

Despite serious interest from the Premier League, TBR Football reports that Williams would favour a move to Barcelona if he decides to leave Bilbao. While Williams may lean toward Barcelona, the Catalan club’s ongoing financial struggles could complicate any potential transfer.

Saudi giants ready to spend big to sign Liverpool's Diaz

Per Todo Fichajes, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are reportedly plotting a big move to sign Liverpool star Luis Diaz next summer. The Saudi clubs will also face competition from Barcelona as the Catalan giants are keen on bolstering their attack ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Ideally, the Reds will not be willing to sell their star attacker but it remains to be seen if they can hold on to the player if a massive offer comes in the Colombian's way.

Arsenal, Chelsea to compete for Deportivo star

Per Fichajes, Arsenal and Chelsea are all set to raid the Spanish second division as they look to compete to secure the signature of Deportivo winger Yeremay Hernandez in the summer.

The player reportedly has a €20 million release clause in his contract and the Premier League giants will be happy to shell out the amount to sign him ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Man Utd plot ambitious bid for Alvarez

Per Fichajes, Manchester United are ready to spend €150m in the summer to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina star Julian Alvarez. Alvarez left Manchester City last summer to join Atletico Madrid where he has been extremely successful. The Red Devils are reportedly determined to bring back the striker to the Premier League.

Chelsea identify Brighton star as Mudryk's replacement

Per Fichajes, Chelsea are reportedly ready to spend a whopping €90million (£75m) to sign Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma as they look to replace Mykhailo Mudryk.

Enzo Maresca is known to be an admirer of the Japanese attacker, who has displayed brilliant form for the Seagulls in the 2024/25 campaign. He even scored in his club's latest Premier League win over the Blues on Friday.

Antony's Man Utd future 'open' as agent provides update

Antony's agent Junior Pedroso hasn't ruled out the possibility of the winger being reintegrated at Old Trafford, despite falling out of favour and moving to Spain to finish the season with Real Betis.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Pedroso said: "Antony respects [Ruben] Amorim a lot, for sure. But we understood in January that his moment at the club was not good, so Manchester United also understood that leaving on loan was the best way for Antony to recover his best form. I believe that football is very dynamic. There are no long-term plans to be made. There may still be a few more chapters in his story with Manchester United, or there may not be. This will depend on many factors involving decisions by the club and him in the near future."

Zidane handpicked by Deschamps to replace him as France boss

In a discussion with the French media, Deschamps was asked for his opinion on Zidane potentially becoming the next national coach, which would mark the former Real Madrid boss' first return to management since leaving the Bernabeu for the second time in 2021.

Speaking to L'Equipe, Deschamps said: "There is a lot of respect between us. We saw each other last time in the summer of 2023, we should see each other again next summer, for the same reasons. Zizou is a very good candidate, natural and I would add expected. Afterwards, I don't know if he will want to."

Revealed: Musiala's massive release clause after signing new deal

Per Sky Sports Germany, Bayern have included an eye-watering €175million (£145.5m/$180m) release clause which will be active between the summer of 2025 and 2029. In the final year of his contract, the amount will reduce to €100m (£83m/$103.5m). The report also adds that Musiala is all set to pocked a salary between €25m to €26m per season.

Konate open to Liverpool exit amid PSG's interest

French champions PSG are already planning for the summer and are targeting Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate as one of their additions, according to ESPN.

Konate is believed to be tempted by a move back to the city he was born in and where he spent five years in the Paris FC academy, but has put the matter to the back of his mind as Liverpool chase the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup trophies.