Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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Here's what our chief football news reporter, Simon Stone, said back on May 15 about Rashford's future...

Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United, at least for pre-season, as there has been no negotiations with Aston Villa regarding the possible extension of the forward's future.

The player's camp do not believe current United head coach Ruben Amorim wants to restore the player to his squad, while minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously spoken about his frustration at some of the team's highest earners not being on the pitch.

The simple truth is if Rashford sticks to his guns over his wages – and his United contract does not run out until 2028 - very few clubs in the world could afford him.

It means United have to offer an incentive to negotiate a sale, through a reduced fee or offering to pay a portion of his wages or both.

Marcus Rashford started last season involved in Manchester United's team under Erik ten Hag.

During the first half of the season Rashford made 24 appearances for the club and scored seven goals.

However, after Ruben Amorim was appointed as Ten Hag's permanent replacement, Rashford's minutes dried up. He was exiled from the first team in December after a reportedly falling out with the manager.

The 27-year-old was then loaned to Aston Villa and during that time he scored four goals from 17 games.

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Since making his senior debut in 2015, Marcus Rashford has won five major honours with Manchester United.

He has won the FA Cup twice, the EFL Cup twice and the Europa League.

Marcus Rashford joined Manchester United's academy in 2005 and made his senior debut for the club in 2015.

In 2016 Rashford became the youngest scorer in the Premier League era when he scored against Manchester City. He was 18 years and 141 days.

He was a consistent performer for the club until the 2021-22 season, when his form took a dip. But he found his scoring prowess once again the following campaign, scoring 30 goals from 56 appearances in all competitions.

However, a tricky relationship with manager Ruben Amorim saw him loaned to Aston Villa for the second half of last season.

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim criticised Marcus Rashford publicly on multiple occasions after exiling him in December because of his attitude.

More recently, Amorim said he does not regret loaning Rashford to Aston Villa.

He said in April: "We lack a lot of things in the team. We saw with Milan in the past, a lot of problems – big teams that when you get inside [the club and understand], in one context, it’s really hard. And in January we lost Rashford and Antony and we didn’t bring new ones – was a risk.

"But there are things here that are more important than to score 10 more goals this season. We are trying to do something that is more important. We can hurt the squad now, but in the future it is going to help the club. So we are on that path."

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According to the Sun,, external Marcus Rashford could be moving to Newcastle this summer.

The Manchester United forward struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim before ending the season on loan at Aston Villa.

His dream club is thought to be Barcelona but the Spanish giants have not pursued a deal for the England international.

We'll let you continue to mull over that conundrum while we move on to some more transfer chatter, especially on who could be coming and going at Old Trafford.

Billy Whizz, the CBBC children's drama 'Kerching!' which ran from 2003 to 2006 begs to differ.

You're probably right, Bill. But reputable publications have got it as one word, so if you prefer the hypenated version, thumb this entry up instead.

This touch map gives you an idea of what Tijjani Reijnders will bring to the Manchester City team.

The Netherlands midfielder had 82 touches against Wydad Casablanca, most of them coming between the two boxes. Covering so much space demonstrated his athleticism and he also made some vital interceptions.

City had 67.6% possession so many of Reijnders' touches came around the halfway line and in Wydad's half. He anchored the City midfield during the first hour before moving into a more advanced role when Rodri was introduced.

Reijnders attempted 74 passes and completed 68 of them. The six he failed to complete were all passes in or into the final third.

Rayan Cherki played in a more advanced role than Tijjani Reijnders, with most of his 35 touches coming between the centre circle and Wydad's penalty area.

He also popped up more often on the right wing than on the left and forced an error from the Wydad goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid in the 54th minute, which handed Jeremy Doku a clear chance, but Benabid made amends by saving Doku's shot.

Cherki showed some neat touches in the final third but generally struggled to find space in the City midfield, which was highly congested. As demonstrated by the average player position graphic below, Cherki's average position was virtually the same as those of Phil Foden and Savinho. In his 60 minutes on the field, Cherki attempted 27 passes, completing 20 of them.

Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki both made their debut for Manchester City during their Club World Cup win over Wydad Casablanca.

The average position for both was quite central, with Netherlands international Reijnders (number 4) pulling the strings in midfield and playing a little deeper than Cherki (number 29). The France international was deployed in a more advanced attacking role before being replaced by Erling Haaland on the hour mark.

Speaking to Channel 5, City boss Pep Guardiola said: "Tijjani Reijnders played really good, Rayan Cherki played in good moments."

'Kerching' is pulling away on the thumbs pick - this could end up being the hottest topic on the live page until we get a decent transfer story to nibble on.

Singer-songwriting megastar Shania Twain had a 2002 song called 'Ka-ching', so I will accept tihis spelling as an option too.

Let's dip our toe in the Manchester City pool next...

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This is your go-to hub for all the latest transfer whispers, confirmed moves, surprise twists and everything in between.

So far, we’ve delved into the latest developments around Viktor Gyokeres, plus there is speculation over the future of Rodrigo Muniz, while Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly close to agreeing a new Arsenal contract.

Oh, and yes - the summer window spending is already soaring. We’ll also be keeping tabs on how some of those big-money arrivals are settling in during the ongoing Club World Cup.

Who do you want your club to sign or sell this summer? Get involved using the above-mentioned channels.

Settle a debate for us. When there's a large sum of money involved, like Master Yamal's contract below, would you say/write 'kerching' or 'cha-ching'?

Left thumb for 'ker', right thumb for 'cha'.

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When you're described as a 'wonderkid' and then live up to the hype, the next stop is global fame and big money contracts. So with Myles Lewis-Skelly reportedly heading for a lovely pay day with Arsenal, who is the best-paid teenager in football?

Look no further than Lamine Yamal, who made his debut with Barcelona two years ago at the age of aged 15 years 291 days - he's 17 years old now; turns 18 on 13 July - and is said to be on a contract worth 15m euros a season (£12.8m) at the Nou Camp - and that's before performance-related bonuses.

Myles Lewis-Skelly's new Arsenal deal reportedly close to being signed and it is clear to see why they want to keep the England international at the club.

In the 2024-25 season he made 42 appearances and scored one goal across all competitions.

He also made three assists across the season, in which he broke into the England team.

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Myles Lewis-Skelly was called up to the England squad for the first time by manager Thomas Tuchel for March’s World Cup qualifiers and scored on his debut from left-back against Albania at Wembley.

In doing so, he became the youngest England debutant to score at the age of 18 years and 176 days and tops an illustrious list which includes the likes of Jimmy Greaves and Sir Stanley Matthews:

• 18 years, 176 days - Myles Lewis Skelly v Albania
• 18 years, 209 days - Marcus Rashford v Australia
• 19 years, 16 days - Tommy Lawton v Wales

• 19 years, 86 days - Jimmy Greaves v Peru
• 19 years, 124 days - Joe Baker v Northern Ireland
• 19 years, 240 days - Stanley Matthews v Wales

“He’s a fantastic football player,” said England manager Tuchel after his debut. “If you see him in the possession games in training, the level of first touches, the quality of first touches, the quality of the body movement, how he opens up his body and where he plays the passes. A very high understanding of the game comes very naturally to him.”

The 18-year-old won his third England cap in the friendly defeat to Senegal nine days ago.

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Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly was one of the big talents of the 2024-25 season and while the defender is still in his teenage years, that hasn't stopped European giants Real Madrid sniffing around in the hopes of getting a bargain in the future.

But is Lewis-Skelly ready to snub Real in favour of staying with the Gunners? That looks the more likely option.

According to the Athletic, , externalthe 18-year-old is close to signing a new contract with Arsenal, one that would make him one of the best-paid young players in the world. And Lewis-Skelly keeps it in the family when it comes to negotiations, as his mother, Marcia Lewis, is his representative.