Mohamed Salah's Future and Premier League Transfer News
Mohamed Salah’s future, Marcus Rashford’s resolve and a flurry of Premier League reshaping dominated another restless day in the market.
Salah’s camp breaks silence
Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool, but the next chapter in his career is still unwritten. His agent, Remy Abbas, lifted the lid slightly on where things stand – and where they don’t.
“We still do not know where Mohamed will play next season but we may know very soon,” he said, underlining the uncertainty that still surrounds one of the game’s most devastating forwards.
The message was clear on another point. Salah will not be used as a bargaining chip or a headline generator.
“It is not our style to have discussions with clubs that Mohamed wouldn't want to play for, just for the sake of noise.”
No shortlist of destinations. No teasing hints. Just a reminder that any move will be driven by Salah’s wishes, not by speculation.
Newcastle eye Rushworth as Coventry circle
At the other end of the pitch, Newcastle United are weighing up a move that could shape their goalkeeping department for years.
Brighton’s Carl Rushworth, fresh from an impressive loan spell at Coventry City, has emerged as a target, according to Sussex World. Coventry would happily have him back after his standout season, and a return has been strongly linked.
Newcastle, though, are said to be considering stepping in, ready to beat the Sky Blues to his signature. For a club still rebuilding its squad with an eye on both depth and homegrown talent, Rushworth fits the profile: young, proven in the Championship, and on the verge of a bigger stage.
Rashford says no – repeatedly
Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, has made his stance plain. He wants to stay at Manchester United.
The forward has reportedly turned down several offers to leave Old Trafford this summer, according to The Athletic. Some of those proposals are said to have eclipsed his current wages, yet Rashford has not budged.
His contract runs until the summer of 2028, but his situation remains complex. He has not played for United since 2024, a stark statistic for a player once seen as the club’s attacking standard-bearer.
Plenty of clubs have tested United’s and Rashford’s resolve. For now, he remains tied to Old Trafford, with the clock ticking on a career that needs momentum as much as loyalty.
Liverpool widen the net at full-back and out wide
Liverpool’s rebuild is gathering layers. A new full-back is on the agenda, and Djed Spence has been added to their list of potential summer targets, according to Anfield Watch.
Spence, who has impressed with England at the World Cup, offers pace and aggression down the flank. Liverpool are not alone in their admiration; Everton have also been linked, setting up a potential Merseyside tug-of-war for the defender.
Out wide, the numbers being quoted for some of Europe’s brightest talents are forcing Liverpool to think differently.
TEAMtalk report that the club are weighing up a move for Bournemouth winger Rayan as an alternative to Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise. Paris Saint-Germain are said to want around £128m to part with Barcola. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, value Olise at a staggering £170m, despite the player reportedly asking to leave.
Those figures change the landscape. Rather than get dragged into a bidding war at those levels, Liverpool have turned their attention to Rayan, who is understood to be one of several names on a broader shortlist. A different profile, a different price bracket, and potentially a cleaner deal.
Joao Gomes set for Villa Park switch
Aston Villa’s ambition under Unai Emery continues to be backed in the market.
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is set to undergo a medical at Villa Park, according to ESPN, with a deal worth around £34m reportedly agreed. The Brazilian, a dynamic presence in the middle of the park, has already left Wolves’ training camp in Portugal to complete the move.
If finalised, it would be another statement signing for a Villa side intent on consolidating their place among the Premier League’s elite and adding more bite and energy in midfield.
Ipswich move for Fatawu as Leicester prepare to lose a star
Ipswich Town, newly promoted and eager to stay there, are pushing to add top-end attacking quality.
The Telegraph report that they are interested in Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu and have already made an approach. The Ghanaian forward was a bright spark for Leicester, but he is widely expected to leave the King Power Stadium following the club’s relegation to League One.
For Ipswich, it is an ambitious move. For Fatawu, it could be a way to stay in the spotlight of the English game rather than drop into the third tier.
Rashford swap idea hits a Barcelona wall
Rashford’s name has not only been swirling around England.
Mundo Deportivo claim Manchester United proposed signing Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal as part of a potential swap deal involving Rashford. The expectation in some quarters was that Rashford would join the Catalan giants on a permanent basis.
Barcelona, though, chose a different path. They opted to sign Anthony Gordon instead, closing that particular door. To complicate matters further, Rashford’s release clause has now expired. Any future transfer will need to be hammered out directly with United, with no fixed price to trigger.
The dream of a clean, clause-based exit has gone. Any club wanting Rashford now faces tough negotiations.
United weigh Berge as next midfield piece
Manchester United’s recruitment drive has already been busy, and it may not be finished yet.
TEAMtalk report that United are internally discussing a move for Fulham midfielder Sander Berge. He is viewed as one of their key targets for this window, a tall, composed presence who can anchor or advance play from midfield.
If a deal is struck, Berge would become United’s fifth signing of the summer, following Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow and Cristian Orozco. It would underline a clear theme: volume, variety and a complete retooling of the squad’s spine.
The names change, the numbers grow, the rumours swirl. But the real story is the same every summer – who moves, who stays, and who ends up defining the season that follows.
