Thursday News (includes West Ham)

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BBC

Manchester United are regretting their decision to agree to sell England forward Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for £26m because they believe the 28-year-old is now worth around £50m. (Star), external

Bournemouth's Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, wants to join Barcelona this summer after deciding he will not sign a new contract with the Cherries. (Teamtalk), external

English striker Liam Delap, 23, is likely to leave Chelsea this summer, sparking interest from clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester United are prepared to let 25-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season. (Sun), external

West Ham are leading the race to sign 24-year-old Canada striker Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham could spend big this summer with a potential move for Aston Villa's 23-year-old England midfielder Morgan Rogers on the cards. (Football Insider), external

But Tottenham striker Richarlison could leave the club, with Flamengo and Atletico Madrid showing interest in the 28-year-old Brazil international. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich this summer, but the 31-year-old would prefer a move to England, with Arsenal showing interest. (Bild - in German) , external

AC Milan are growing confident 40-year-old Croatia midfielder Luka Modric will sign a one-year contract extension at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian)




Sky Paper Talk

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United chiefs are regretting their decision to agree to sell Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for a mere £26m - Daily Star

Man Utd are set to allow Jadon Sancho to leave for free this summer - The Sun

Leon Cooperman, an American billionaire, has upped his stake in Manchester United - The Sun

Harry Amass has returned to Man Utd's training ground from his loan at Norwich City for treatment on his hamstring injury - The Sun

A Premier League proposal to centralise perimeter advertising sales has been met with a frosty reception from some top clubs - Daily Mail

Chelsea academy starlet George Jobling has completed a move to Spurs - The Sun

AROUND THE WORLD

Sevilla boss Matias Almeyda has been handed a seven-match ban for clashing with match officials - The Independent

UEFA is ready to back FIFA's proposed expansion of the Club World Cup to 48 teams for the next edition in 2029 - The Guardian

Foxborough has threatened to pull the plug on World Cup matches taking place at Gillette Stadium if it does not receive vital security funding - Daily Mail

Rafa Benitez is on the brink of being sacked at Panathinaikos, according to reports in Greece - and could be replaced by his former Liverpool player Igor Biscan - Daily Mail

Philippe Coutinho is prepared to terminate his Vasco da Gama contract after being booed by his own fans, say reports in Brazil - Daily Mail

James Rodriguez has finally been granted a visa to play for Minnesota United - just three days before the start of the MLS season - Daily Mail





Yorkshire Post

Leeds United and Sunderland 'send scouts' to watch Promise David as West Ham 'push hard' for transfer

Union Saint-Gilloise star Promise David has reportedly attracted interest from the likes of Leeds United, Sunderland and West Ham United.

The 24-year-old has taken an interesting route to prominence having plied his trade in Croatia, Malta and Estonia before his arrival in Belgium in 2024.

He has gone from strength to strength with Union SG, who he fired to a Belgian Pro League and Belgian Cup double last season.

His strong form has continued into the current campaign, with the Canada international’s goal tally for the season standing at 15 after 36 outings.

According to TEAMtalk, David’s exploits have drawn interest from England. Leeds are said to have sent scouts to watch the marksman in action, while Sunderland are said to have done the same.

West Ham, however, are thought to be pushing hard to secure the signature of David ahead of rivals.

The report has also suggested David has been watched by Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.

West Ham are believed to have engaged in initial talks, although David is not thought to have been keen to swap Champions League football for a relegation battle. Discusssions could, however, go differently if the Hammers can secure their Premier League status.

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