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Tottenham want to take Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United - Paper Round
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Updated 08/01/2025 at 22:49 GMT
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Tottenham have joined the race for wantaway forward Marcus Rashford and are eyeing up a loan deal. Arsenal are looking at Benjamin Sesko and Nico Williams as they look to strengthen their frontline, while a bid from Inter Milan for defender Oleksandr Zinchenko may be welcomed. A clear out at Old Trafford could see Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo be sold.
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Tottenham in hunt for Rashford
Tottenham are the latest side to join the hunt for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford is unsettled at Old Trafford, and his representatives have already held talks with AC Milan.
The Daily Mail claims: "Tottenham are among a number of European giants who want to take Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. Â
"Spurs are looking to bolster their attacking options and rescue their season despite being the second-top scorers in the Premier League.Â
"However, they could face competition from Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, with his representatives having jetted off for talks with the latter. Juventus and Galatasaray also hold an interest.
"However, any deal would hinge on what proportion of his wages United are prepared to pay, as well as the size of the fee if there is an obligation to buy.
"The forward's weekly wages are believed to be around the ÂŁ325,000 mark.
"United ideally want to sell for ÂŁ40 million for a man whose contract runs to 2028 after its extension in 2023."
Arsenal face Williams tax obstacle
The Mirror reports that Arsenal may struggle to afford Nico Williams’ wages, due to tax rules in Spain, despite his £50 million release clause.
That means a January transfer may be difficult, and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is an alternative.
The paper writes: "Nico Williams has got a major stumbling block over a potential move to the Emirates.
"Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made the Athletic Bilbao winger his No. 1 target as he looks to strengthen his squad with a top-class signing. Williams, 22, does have a buy-out clause of around ÂŁ50m which could even be triggered by a club in January, although it is far from certain he would want to leave this month.
"Arteta does want the player but even a summer move could be complicated by the Spain star’s wage demands. Williams would want in excess of £300,000-a-week to make him one of Europe’s top stars and big earners after helping Spain win last summer’s Euros when he scored against England in the final.
"Tax rules around his current deal in Bilbao mean that his net earnings would require a huge contract in the Premier League.
"Arsenal are still keeping tabs on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko who was their No. 1 centre forward target last summer. But this month could be quiet with Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling back to fitness after Bukayo Saka was ruled out for at least two months."
Inter chase Zinchenko
Inter Milan are considering a January move for Arsenal’s left-sided defender, Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian could be let go by Mikel Arteta as he is no longer a first choice under the manager.
The Sun notes: "Inter Milan are preparing a January bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko.
"Mikel Arteta is believed to be 'open-minded' to the idea of letting the Ukrainian leave.
"Ex-Manchester City ace Zinchenko has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates.
"And Inter think that Zinchenko could help massively boost their domestic campaign.
"The question mark over Zinchenko’s future comes as Arsenal reportedly monitor the future of French international defender Theo Hernandez."
United open to squad clear out
The Telegraph feels Manchester United are ready to move a host of players on, and would consider offers for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho given profit and sustainability regulations.
However, the need to sell the promising duo is not overwhelming, with other players potentially leaving.
The paper explains: "Beyond Casemiro, Antony and Rashford, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen – two more big earners – are out of contract this summer, provided they do not leave this month.Â
"There will also be decisions to make over players such as the perennially unavailable Luke Shaw – who last started a United game 11 months ago – and even Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, also high earners now in their 30s.
"United have just triggered an option in Maguire’s contract until the end of next season, but while that prevented the England defender from being able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club this month it also provided the club with some resale value this summer."
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