Chelsea take lead in transfer race as Marcus Rashford makes stance clear ahead of summer transfer window

Chelsea take lead in transfer race as Marcus Rashford makes stance clear ahead of summer transfer window

The summer transfer window is edging closer, with Chelsea and Manchester United expected to be among the busiest clubs, as the futures of Dean Huijsen and Marcus Rashford take the spotlight

Chelsea lead Huijsen race
Chelsea have taken the lead in the race to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, as the Blues aim to wrap up a deal before the Club World Cup. Huijsen, who has a £50million release clause, has attracted interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham.

But the Independent report that it’s Chelsea who have the advantage, with the 19-year-old Spain international seriously considering their proposal. The Blues are willing to offer a lucrative package that could make up a seven-year contract, the kind of deal which Chelsea have become accustomed to handing out

Rashford makes Man Utd stance clear

Rashford makes Man Utd stance clear
Marcus Rashford feels that he’s unlikely to play for Manchester United again under Ruben Amorim – but he won’t rush a decision on his future. Aston Villa have a £40million option to make his loan permanent while clubs abroad are monitoring his situation ahead of the summer

Rashford, 27, doesn’t want to join a London club but has ambitions to play in the Champions League. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have been linked with some level of interest, but the recently-recalled England international won’t be joining any of them if United get their way and he’s sold