According to Mundo Deportivo, the main issue lies not in the transfer fee itself, which is considered manageable, but in the financial implications of Rashford's salary. Barcelona remain cautious about how his wages would affect their already delicate financial fair play situation, making this a decision that requires careful evaluation rather than urgency.
Leo was signed. In January 2023, after winning the World Cup, we got in touch, and he told me he was excited about coming back, and I saw it. We talked until March, and I told him, 'Okay, when you give me the OK, I'll tell the president because I see it as a good move from a footballing perspective.'
Brighton have so far referred suitors to the £115m fee they received from Chelsea for Moises Caicedo in 2023, believing another nine-figure sum would represent fair market value in the case of Baleba. But insiders now believe a deal could be struck closer to an overall package worth around £70m (€80m, €94.5m).
Marc Cucurella addition could give Chelsea the lead Cucurella's potential involvement would represent a significant talking point. The Spanish full-back initially struggled to meet expectations at Chelsea. However, over the past 18 months, the 27-year-old has staged an impressive resurgence. He has become a reliable figure on the left flank, combining defensive solidity with attacking support, and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's most consistent full-backs. Atletico Madrid's long-standing admiration for Cucurella could play a role in the possible swap deal.
Talks over Ryan Naderi have stalled between Rangers and Hansa Rostock, with the German third-tier club unwilling to accept a 2.6m offer for the 22-year-old striker while they do not have a replacement - and believe they can sell him for more in the summer. (Florian Plettenberg on X), external Rangers have the scope to increase their offer for Naderi, who is keen on a move to Ibrox, should Rostock be willing to sell
Board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed the development, stating that discussions are already underway. More importantly for Bayern, Kane is more than willing to extend his stay. According to the report, Kane has are no thoughts of a move elsewhere. The English star is understood to be fully committed to the project, having settled seamlessly at the club. He loves Bayern, the fans, and the city, and that comfort off the pitch has clearly translated into performances on it.