Tottenham Eye Marcus Rashford Signing, Anthony Gordon ‘Likely’ to Leave Newcastle This Summer

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a transfer target, contingent on the club securing their Premier League status, according to reports. The 28-year-old England international is currently on loan at Barcelona, but doubts have emerged over whether the Spanish club will make the deal permanent, according to Sport (in Spanish).

Rashford’s future remains uncertain as the summer window approaches. Spurs’ reported interest signals a potential high-profile move should relegation be avoided, with the club understood to have shown what sources describe as a “genuine interest” in securing his signature.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Anthony Gordon’s time at Newcastle United appears to be drawing to a close. The 25-year-old England winger is “increasingly likely” to depart St James’ Park in the summer, according to The Athletic (subscription required). Both Newcastle and Arsenal are also closely monitoring the situation of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly travelling to Istanbul on Sunday to watch the 27-year-old Nigerian forward in action for Galatasaray, where he is currently on loan, per AS (in Spanish).

Chelsea have opened talks over their managerial vacancy, with the club having made “initial contact” with Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola, who is set to leave the south coast club, according to Football London. The Spaniard guided Bournemouth to a top-half Premier League finish before his departure was confirmed.

In a significant development in European football, Jose Mourinho is reportedly under consideration for a second spell as Real Madrid head coach. The Portuguese manager, currently at Benfica, is said to be the preferred candidate of club president Florentino Perez, according to The Athletic (subscription required). Mourinho previously managed the club between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga in the 2011-12 season.

Liverpool are active on multiple fronts ahead of the summer window. The Merseyside club are hoping their existing relationship with RB Leipzig will facilitate the early signing of 19-year-old Ivorian attacker Yan Diomande, according to Football Insider. Manager Arne Slot is also said to have a long-standing interest in Napoli’s Dutch defender Sam Beukema, 27, with Liverpool monitoring his situation, per Teamtalk.

Everton are reported to be planning a busy summer, with two names emerging as targets. Manchester City’s Dutch defender Nathan Ake, 31, is set to be pursued by the Toffees as the centre-back seeks regular first-team football, according to Football Insider. Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda, 27, has also been added to Everton’s attacking shortlist, with the Japan international attracting interest from Leeds, Tottenham, and Brighton as well, per Teamtalk.

Newcastle and Aston Villa are both understood to be interested in Sporting CP’s Maxi Araujo, 26. The Uruguay international is valued for his versatility, capable of operating at left-back and on the left wing, according to Sport Witness. Meanwhile, Valencia are keen to make Leeds loanee Largie Ramazani’s move permanent after the 25-year-old Belgian winger impressed during his spell in La Liga, according to ElDesmarque (in Spanish).