Manchester United

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Marcus Rashford's future appears to be moving decisively away from Old Trafford, with the England forward reportedly having no plans to return to Manchester United once his loan spell at Barcelona comes to an end this summer. The 28-year-old has already made his intentions clear, prioritising stability and clarity over a reunion with his boyhood club. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan in search of a reset after a turbulent period at Man United, where form, confidence, and scrutiny combined to stall his momentum.

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Manchester United are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves. According to a report from TEAMtalk, they are prepared to make a late move for the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder if the right opportunity presents itself. The player is reportedly keen on a move away from Molineux as well. Joao Gomes could fancy a move

I am still here, I'm now here before you, that is the truth, De Zerbi said on Friday ahead of Marseille's Ligue 1 encounter with Paris FC. Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, we spoke last night. We got together to try to find the best possible solution. This match [the 3-0 defeat by Club Brugge] is also partly my fault.

Yeh [the atmosphere was the best]. I think it has to be one of the best, if not the best games I've been part of, just in every facet. Like defending, attacking, the amount of chances we created, not giving away any chances. I thought it was really something that Saturday, so we hope we can do it like almost every home game, to be honest. The things you heard, like from the years past in Manchester, you think that you hope you can experience those nights. And I think that Saturday was one of them. So you try to, in the future, get as many of those nights as possible and then, hopefully, get some trophies.

Image source, Getty Images "Football obsessive." Ask people who know Steve Holland well how they would describe the former Chelsea and England coach and the same phrase is repeated. "Football is his life," a source told BBC Sport. "Whether it's Champions League, thoughts on players or something else, he has a hell of a brain when it comes to football detail."

He told us every moment matters. The way he said it scared me, but it was a great scare moment and I never did it again,

Following the expiration of his contract in December, Lingard began exploring his options, and that search appears to be nearing a conclusion. While he has held talks with several clubs in England, the Daily Mail reports that another overseas adventure now looks the most likely outcome. Specifically, Lingard is said to be in advanced discussions with Serie A sides, opening the door to a potential move to Italy.

There is plenty of plotting to be done at Old Trafford and they are keen to bring in some young talent. One man on the Manchester United shortlist is Chelsea's 19-year-old Tyrique George, who has become something of a fringe figure at Stamford Bridge in recent times. Other options for the recruitment bods are Milan's Rafael Leao and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye.