Marc Cucurella is set to attract a bidding war between Spain's two biggest clubs this summer, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both monitoring the Chelsea left-back ahead of a potential return to his homeland, according to The Athletic.

Chelsea are open to selling Cucurella but will only sanction a departure if an offer meets their valuation of the Spain international. The west London club holds firm on its asking price — leaving Madrid and Barcelona to decide whether they will meet those demands.

Rashford uncertainty clouds United's summer

Manchester United face a disruptive transfer window as the Daily Mirror reports that the club fear Marcus Rashford's future may remain unresolved until after the FIFA World Cup 2026. The delay would seriously hamper United's ability to conduct broader summer business.

United are also said to be interested in Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, per The Northern Echo, and have offered Harry Maguire to Inter Milan, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

PSG move for Kroupi as Salah replacement eyes Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain intend to make a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who had previously been linked with Arsenal, according to L'Equipe. Meanwhile, Foot Mercato reports that Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande is favouring a switch to Paris Saint-Germain. The young Ivory Coast midfielder has been identified as an ideal successor to Mohamed Salah at Anfield — though it appears the player himself has eyes elsewhere.

More Premier League movement

Manchester United and Arsenal target Mateus Fernandes carries an £80 million price tag at relegated West Ham, The Sun reports. Newcastle United have identified Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra as a summer target, with Manchester City, Arsenal, and Inter Milan also keeping tabs on the Italy international, per the Daily Mail.

Arsenal teenager Josh Nichols, 19, has confirmed he will leave the club, with the Daily Mirror reporting he is set to join Croatian side NK Kustosija. Tottenham Hotspur have been handed some good news, with talkSPORT reporting that highly-rated teen Luka Vuskovic is focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026 rather than a summer transfer.

Guardiola snubs Beckham and Mourinho eyes Madrid return

Pep Guardiola will turn down an approach from Sir David Beckham to take charge of Inter Miami, the Daily Mirror reports. Elsewhere, The Athletic claims Real Madrid could face a bill of up to £13 million to appoint Jose Mourinho as manager, owing to a break clause in his contract at Benfica having expired.

World Cup concern for Saliba

William Saliba's place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is in doubt after the France defender aggravated a pre-existing back injury during the UEFA Champions League final, according to The Sun.

Berahino's new chapter

Former striker Saido Berahino has taken his first steps into management after joining the coaching staff of the Burundi national team following his retirement from professional football, The Sun reports.