- Transfer news LIVE updates from Friday April 26
- Manchester United are set to undergo a summer clear out and Barcelona and Arsenal are among those watching with interest
- Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford in a deal worth £100m
- Arsenal are keen on signing Eric Bailly from United as they look to bolster their defence
- Chelsea want Philippe Coutinho if Eden Hazard leaves for Real Madrid and if they avoid the transfer ban
10.45 UPDATE: Solskjaer unclear on Pogba
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent a mixed message about Paul Pogba’s future, claiming he thinks he will be at Manchester United next season but admitting you can’t guarantee anything.
“You can’t guarantee anything in football,” he said.
“But, yes, I think Paul’s going to be here, he’s very determined to succeed at Manchester United.
“He’s done fantastic for us, he’s a human being as well and we’re all the same – we want him to do well, and he’s a leader in that dressing room and on the pitch for us.
“But back to if I can guarantee – I would say yes, I can guarantee [he’ll stay], but in life you can never say never, but he will be here as far as I’m concerned.”
Transfer news: Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United this summer (Image: GETTY)
10.10 UPDATE: Stoke boss on transfer talk
Stoke boss Nathan Jones is desperate to keep his two star men Jack Butland and Joe Allen, who have both been linked with Premier League moves.
Jones said: “Firstly, they’ve got to want to go. But I don’t believe that’s the case with either one of them.
“Secondly, if anyone does want to come in, then they’ve got to meet the club’s valuation and bear in mind this is a very strong club.
“It’s not a club that is in any kind of financial trouble or has issues in that way. We won’t be bullied by players in any way, so it has to be the right thing.”
Transfer news: Jack Butland has been linked with Premier League clubs (Image: GETTY)
09.50 UPDATE: Man Utd swap deal
Manchester United could do a swap deal for Mauro Icardi, with Romelu Lukaku going the other way, accordion to Italian journalist Di Marzio.
“Because of the dynamics after what happened this year between Inter and its former captain, it leaves this possibility open,” he told Sky Sports.
“Now, all the clubs understand that Mauro is easier to reach than in the past as they can spend less than the €110M release clause.
“I believe that a transfer can be done but only through an exchange. With Napoli, it is complicated given the wage that Icardi is making.
“The same thing applies with Edinson Cavani but it is the other way around as Inter wouldn’t be able to afford his €12M per year in wages. As of right now, the only concrete option is to do an exchange and I would say with Manchester United for Lukaku.”
Transfer news: Latest news and gossip ahead of the transfer window opening (Image: GETTY)
Transfer news: Mauro Icardi could be on his way to Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
09.30 UPDATE: PSG ready De Gea offer
PSG are ready to offer David de Gea a huge £350,000 a week deal as he ponders his future at Manchester United.
The Sun claim the French giants are preparing an offer for the Spain goalkeeper despite his poor form.
De Gea has struggled in recent weeks and dropped two clangers in the Manchester derby.
United’s place in the Champions League is in doubt after the defeat to City on Wednesday and the club are expected to undergo a cull of players.
Transfer news live: David de Gea is wanted by PSG this summer (Image: GETTY)
08.30 UPDATE: Real confident of double deal
Real Madrid are confident of signing Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard, according to Sky Sports.
Madrid are expected to undergo a huge overhaul this summer after a disappointing season.
Zinedine Zidane is back in charge and is ready to wield the axe at the Bernabeu.
And Pogba and Hazard are on their radar for the summer and Sky claim they believe they can get both.
Transfer news: Zinedine Zidane is keen to overhaul his side (Image: GETYT)
08.00 UPDATE: Richarlison on Solskjaer’s radar
Richarlison is on Manchester United’s summer hitlist after impressing in his first season at Everton.
The Brazil ace cost the Toffees £50m last summer and, according to the Telegraph, he is now on United’s radar.
Manchester United are set for a huge overhaul this summer and Richarlison could be part of it.
However Everton are unlikely to be keen to sell their star man after 13 goals in his first season.
Transfer news: Richarlison is now on Manchester United’s radar (Image: GETTY)
07.30 UPDATE: Rashford to Barcelona
Barcelona are plotting a £100m move for Marcus Rashford this summer as his contract at Manchester United remains unsigned.
Rashford has been stalling on a new deal at United over the last few months and the Sun report that Barcelona are going to make an effort to snap him up.
The forward has struggled in recent weeks despite an initial boost under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has not scored in his last five games.
But at 21 he is considered the future of United’s attack and Solskjaer will be loathed to lose him this summer.
Transfer news: Marcus Rashford is on Barcelona’s radar (Image: GETTY)
07.00 UPDATE: Arsenal want Eric Bailly
Arsenal are among the clubs looking at signing Eric Bailly from Manchester United this summer.
Bailly has struggled this term after losing his place under Jose Mourinho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also barely played him and he now looks almost certain to leave the club this summer.
And, according to the Sun, Arsenal are keen on signing him when the transfer window opens.
Transfer news: Eric Bailly could leave Manchester United in the summer (Image: GETTY)
06.30 UPDATE: Chelsea eyeing Coutinho deal
Chelsea are hoping to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to Spanish publication El Confidencial.
Coutinho’s future at the Nou Camp is uncertain after joining from Liverpool last year and he could call time on his spell in Spain.
Chelsea and United have been linked with him over the last few months and now Chelsea, if they avoid the transfer ban, are preparing a move.
Chelsea could sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid and would see Coutinho as the ideal replacement.
