Mourinho pounces on Rashford opportunity as ideal Man Utd offer to be launched: FootballTransfers recap

Updated: 19 May 2026 17:41 BST |
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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Jose Mourinho offered to prevent Marcus Rashford’s awkward Man Utd return.

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.

Mourinho wants Rashford

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.

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Man Utd to bid for Bremer?

Bremer could leave Juventus this summer – and Man Utd have been tipped to make “the right offer” for him.

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Chelsea to sign Barco

Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco has confirmed his summer departure ahead of a move to sister club Chelsea.

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Alvarez to snub Arsenal?

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez favours a move to PSG over Arsenal.

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Maresca set for City

Man City have reached a total agreement with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca ahead of Pep Guardiola’s impending departure.

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Guardiola’s most expensive signings

Guardiola is undoubtedly a tactical genius, but he has also been able to sustain his dominance with huge spending.

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Barca still keen on Pedro

Barcelona have opted against pursuing a deal for Man City forward Omar Marmoush because they remain keen on Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.

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Tonali’s price tag

Newcastle will not sell midfielder Sandro Tonali for less than €115m this summer.

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Rangers to make first signing

Rangers are set to make their first summer signing after Danny Rohl confirmed that he will not leave the club.

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Vieira open to everything

Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira says that he is “open to everything” after the end of his successful loan at Hamburg.

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