Marcus Rashford's Ambitious Move

Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, has not abandoned his aspirations to join FC Barcelona. According to The Sun, despite Aston Villa's £40 million option to make the loan permanent, Rashford remains hopeful that his performances at Villa Park will reignite Barcelona's interest.

Deco's Insight

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, acknowledged that the club had discussions with Rashford in January but clarified they weren't urgently seeking a player at that time. However, Rashford is determined to prove his worth and secure a future at Camp Nou.

Retegui on Radar

In other transfer news, Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly tracking Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui. The 25-year-old has caught the attention of several top clubs, including Juventus, Napoli, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Koundé's Future

Chelsea has shown interest in Barcelona's Jules Koundé, ready to offer €100 million this summer. However, Barcelona plans to extend Koundé's contract, ensuring his stay until 2030.

Hernández's Decision

AC Milan's Theo Hernández's future is also in the spotlight. With his contract expiring in 2026, Hernández is in no hurry, considering letting his contract run down for a better deal in 2025.

Kimmich's Extension

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich is likely to extend his contract amidst links to Barcelona and Real Madrid. Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, expressed optimism about sealing Kimmich's renewal.

Other Transfer Tidbits

• Manchester United is set to reduce its scouting staff significantly.
• Ajax aims to sign Brighton's Tariq Lamptey and Joël Veltman on free transfers.
• Bologna's Sam Beukema has drawn interest from top LaLiga and Serie A clubs.
• Fenerbahce's Cengiz Ünder is nearing a loan move to LAFC.