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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Jose Mourinho offered to prevent Marcus Rashford’s awkward Man Utd return.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Chelsea closed in on their first signing of the upcoming Xabi Alonso era and Arsenal received a surprising update on Julian Alvarez. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Mourinho wants Rashford <\/h2>\n
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Incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho could use his existing relationship with Marcus Rashford to lure the Man Utd outcast to from Barcelona to Spain’s capital.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd to bid for Bremer? <\/h2>\n
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Bremer could leave Juventus this summer – and Man Utd have been tipped to make “the right offer” for him.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea to sign Barco <\/h2>\n
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Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco has confirmed his summer departure ahead of a move to sister club Chelsea.<\/p>\n

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Alvarez to snub Arsenal? <\/h2>\n
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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez favours a move to PSG over Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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Maresca set for City <\/h2>\n
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Man City have reached a total agreement with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca ahead of Pep Guardiola’s impending departure.<\/p>\n

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Guardiola’s most expensive signings <\/h2>\n
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Guardiola is undoubtedly a tactical genius, but he has also been able to sustain his dominance with huge spending.<\/p>\n

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Barca still keen on Pedro <\/h2>\n
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Barcelona have opted against pursuing a deal for Man City forward Omar Marmoush because they remain keen on Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.<\/p>\n

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Tonali’s price tag <\/h2>\n
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Newcastle will not sell midfielder Sandro Tonali for less than \u20ac115m this summer.<\/p>\n

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Rangers to make first signing <\/h2>\n
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Rangers are set to make their first summer signing after Danny Rohl confirmed that he will not leave the club.<\/p>\n

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Vieira open to everything <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira says that he is “open to everything” after the end of his successful loan at Hamburg.<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Julian Alvarez picks his next club as sale imminent<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: First Alonso signing confirmed as Romano reveals \u20ac100m talks<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: \u20ac115m fee needed as Eduardo Camavinga truth emerges<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Alonso to sell ‘untouchable’ Chelsea star to fund \u20ac100m signing<\/b><\/p>\n

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