Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham All Want Marcus Rashford - Wednesday's Gossip
The latest football transfer gossip roundup from BBC Sport, dated July 21, 2026, reports that Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all interested in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, though United's hierarchy is reluctant to sell him to a domestic rival. Arsenal is also targeting Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, while Juventus is interested in Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Nottingham Forest is in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. Juventus also wants West Ham's Jean-Clair Todibo. Manchester United remains keen on a central midfielder but has cooled interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Bournemouth's Alex Scott due to high price tags. Bournemouth is determined to keep Scott despite his contract rejection. Ipswich has agreed a deal for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda for £8m plus add-ons. Manchester United's young full-back James Overy is being monitored by Rangers and Australian clubs.
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