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I'm a Leeds Fan, I Like Rashford as a player and man, I wish him well in that new shirt.
Steve, Leeds
Summary
Transfer news latest, done deals, analysis and gossip
New: Newcastle striker Alexander Isak wants to explore option for move away
Earlier, Newcastle announced that he was missing their Asia tour with a minor thigh injury
Wolves sign Arias in deal worth £19m | Brighton's Estupinan joins AC Milan on loan | Newcastle complete signing of teenage winger
New Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike, who's joined for £69m from Eintracht Frankfurt, links up for tour of Hong Kong
Football tactics writer Alex Keble: 'This is not Jurgen Klopp's team anymore'
Chelsea have opened talks with Ajax over a move for centre-back Jorrel Hato while pushing ahead with interest in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons
Marcus Rashford unveiled by Barcelona in an intimate presentation, says Guillem Balague
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I would present anything with my pants on my head if United get top four. It's going to take more than a few less games to get there. Prem predictable there will be no Leicester's. Top Four: Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea(in whatever order bet any money or forfeit)
John, Telford
Visca el Barcapublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 24 July
Image source, BBC SportRashford's announcement as a Barcelona player came in unusual fashion.
Barcelona posted a video on X, external of the forward answering a phone call in a traditional British red telephone box saying, "Yeah, you can tell them now. It's official. Let's do this. Visca el Barca."
The caption read, 'Rashford follows in Lineker's footsteps.' The England legend made his move to the Spanish club back in 1986.
'This is my next chapter'published at 12:27 British Summer Time 24 July
Image source, Getty ImagesThe England international leaves the Premier League for the first time in his career but says he was "clear on his decision" as early as January.
"I enjoyed a good period at Aston Villa and I am grateful for the opportunity that I had there," said Marcus.
"It [Barcelona] feels like home so I feel like I have made the right decision. I am eager to play the first game in front of these fans and I am happy and eager to be here. This is my next chapter and I am fully focused on trying to improve myself.
"There are things I am looking forward to - living in a new city, new country and playing in a new league with new teams. These are things I am not afraid of, I'm excited."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 24 July
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The Rashford situation is interesting. Because United have vastly overinflated everyone's wages, the only thing that seems able to let them sell players is them moving to a club with a big reputation. I doubt Rashford would have taken the same pay cut to move to Villa, for example.
Luke, Somerset
'Rashford announcement was understated'published at 12:15 British Summer Time 24 July
Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on ITVMedia caption, 'My choice was easy' - Rashford explains Barcelona move
Barcelona's latest arrival did not touch down in a blaze of fireworks. There were no rooftop unveilings, no dramatic montages backed by operatic scores.
Marcus Rashford landed quietly with a little video of him talking to someone in a red telephone kiosk. "It's official," he says. And the obligatory "Visca el Barca".
The announcement was understated, the press only alerted hours before the official presentation and even that felt intimate. About 70 journalists, photographers and cameras packed into the Nou Camp official store.
Number 14 has a new namepublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 24 July
El dorsal 14 ja té nom. El número 14 tiene dueño. Number 14 has a new name.
Although the unveiling of their latest arrival has been described as understated, FC Barcelona took to Instagram and welcomed Marcus Rashford to the 'best club in the world.'
Their £30.3m signing posed with his new number 14 shirt, as well as the club's president Joan Laporta.
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Ben Ramsdale
BBC SportAnyway, swiftly moving on...
Postpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 24 July
Ben Ramsdale
BBC SportThe entire office in Media City re-enacting that Neil Warnock meme with his hands on his head when Man Utd sneak into the top four on the last day...
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 24 July
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Side eyes emojis at Cunha and Mbeumo being top players (they are) and ignoring objective analysis that United have an extremely advantageous set of circumstances in the league this season (they do). When United finish in a Champions League position Ben should present chat in his pants like Lineker.
Tim, Devon
What you might've missed...published at 12:00 British Summer Time 24 July
If you are just joining us...Good afternoon! You can catch up on everything we have been discussing this morning and the latest signings here:
New signings:
- Wolves sign Colombian Arias in deal worth £19m
- Brighton's Estupinan joins AC Milan on loan
- Newcastle complete signing of teenage winger Seung-soo Park
- Liverpool have their new man - Ekitike signs for the Reds
Elsewhere:
- Isak misses out on Newcastle United Asia tour squad with a 'minor thigh injury'
- 'Big Six' doing the big spending
Stick with us as we dive into Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford on a 12-month loan and later, Chelsea's interests in centre-back Jorrel Hato and forward Xavi Simons.
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'Colombian Pele' swaps the Maracana for Molineuxpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 24 July
Noel Sliney
BBC SportAt 27, Colombia international right winger Jhon Arias is older than most South American players who cross the Atlantic Ocean to try their luck in Europe.
Nonetheless, Wolves’ new signing has been the creative force for Brazilian side Fluminense for several years and is affectionately known as ‘The Colombian Pele’ by the club’s supporters.
During the Club World Cup, exalted former Brazil playmaker Kaka described stocky livewire Arias as “an extremely dangerous player who can decide a match at any moment”.
Arias showcased his trickery and relentless running in that competition, creating an unrivalled 18 chances across his six games.
He won the man-of-the-match award three times and earned a place in the team of the tournament.
Image source, Getty ImagesArias' first move to Europepublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 24 July
Image source, Getty ImagesArias, who has worn the captain’s armband in the past and is a regular on set pieces, chalked up another 13 assists during the first half of the 2025 campaign, before Fluminense turned their attention to the Club World Cup this summer.
The winger shone on the world stage in the United States, staring in the Brazilian side’s run to the semi-final by being named Player of the Match against Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD and Inter Milan, and earning a place in the competition’s Team of the Tournament.
Arias, who leaves Fluminense with 102 goal contributions, now moves to Europe for the first time, becoming Vitor Pereira’s second signing of the summer and bolstering the head coach’s attacking options.
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Ben Ramsdale
BBC SportPlymouth out here catching strays.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 24 July
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@ Gordon in Glasgow. I am a United fan, and we are about as close to finishing top 6 as Plymouth Argyle are to finishing top 6 in EPL this year.
Darren, Torquay
Postpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 24 July
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporterWolves' signing of Colombia international Jhon Arias continues their shrewd business
The winger has joined from Fluminense in a deal worth up to £19m.
The days of Wolves spending over £40m on individual players has gone, with the £44m record signing of Matheus Cunha in 2023 likely to stand for a while.
This window attacker Fer Lopez has arrived for up to £19m from Celta Vigo while last summer midfielder Andre - who played with Arias at Fluminense - joined for around £17m.
Centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou joined from Reims in January for £16.6m and played a large part in ensuring Wolves avoided relegation.
They are all 'mid-range' fees with Wolves looking to pay sensible money for players who can make an instant impact, having been burned by big-money signings who have not lived up to their price-tags.
Midfielder Goncalo Guedes joined for £38m from Valencia in 2022 but struggled and has been loaned to Benfica and Villarreal while Matheus Nunes arrived from Sporting Lisbon for a similar fee and rarely shone despite then earning a move to Manchester City two years ago.
Wolves are still looking for a replacement for right-back and captain Nelson Semedo while another forward to compete with Jorgen Strand Larsen is wanted.
New Wolves signing Arias - the statspublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 24 July
Noel Sliney
BBC SportJhon Arias switched position to play up front for the latter half of Fluminense’s run to the semi-finals but still led the side overall for most touches per 90 minutes (68) and was involved in 40 open-play moves that led to a shot, double that of any team-mate.
Arias also won possession more than any other Flu player, demonstrating his hard work off the ball.
He has scored 47 goals in 229 games for the Rio-based club and his tally of 55 assists is the second highest of any player for Fluminense this century.
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Someone wake Gordon in Glasgow up... United haven't even had their equivalent of 6 months of Roy Hodgson yet!
Michael L, Notts
@Gordon, Glasgow - surely closer to relegation that the top six?
Sean, Glasgow
'A huge honour to join Newcastle United'published at 11:30 British Summer Time 24 July
Image source, Getty ImagesSeung-soo Park speaking to Newcastle United's website: "It's a huge honour to join Newcastle United.
"It's a big step for me and I feel incredibly thankful for the faith the club have shown in me.
"I'm excited to develop here, learn from the coaches, and give everything to become the best player I can be."
Arias' career so farpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 24 July
Image source, Getty ImagesArias’ professional career began with Patriotas in his home nation in 2018 and he played more than 100 times in Colombia, also gaining experience on loan with Llaneros, before permanent moves to America de Cali and Santa Fe as a youngster.
During his time with America de Cali Arias he claimed a first title – the Colombian Championship in 2020 – while his move to Rio de Janeiro and Fluminense arrived one year later.
Arias has remained at the club since, gaining a reputation for his creativity during his 229 games in red and green, with 2022 proving his breakthrough season, bringing 16 goals, 17 assists and a first of two Guanabara Cup titles.
One year later, alongside Andre in the midfield, Arias won South America’s top title of the Copa Libertadores – the continent’s Champions League equivalent – with both named in the Team of the Tournament.