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Barcelona’s €30m option to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis following his loan spell at Camp Nou expired yesterday.

Despite Rashford’s desire to stay in Catalonia, the likelihood of Barcelona triggering that clause has appeared remote for months, but especially following Anthony Gordon’s €80m signing from Newcastle.

Rashford’s salary of more than £300,000-per-week — making him one of United’s highest-paid players — could see any exit run later into the summer, at which point the 28-year-old will have returned for pre-season training at Carrington. United face the same challenge in finding suitors for Onana.

United are open to listening to offers for Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee, whose playing time was limited towards the end of the season under Michael Carrick.

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With Nottingham Forest’s asking price for Elliot Anderson stretching beyond a British record transfer fee, Manchester United are focusing their efforts on alternatives such as Mateus Fernandes.

The 21-year-old has emerged as one of United’s priority targets and interest is expected to be formalised with an opening bid, but the Old Trafford hierarchy are not prepared to meet West Ham United’s demands of £80m.

United have also explored the parameters of a deal for in-demand Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who could be available for £60m this summer.

Bournemouth insist Scott is not for sale, however, and are attempting to renew his contract, which is currently set to expire in 2028. Any new deal could include a release clause of around £75m.

Ederson is set to complete a total €45m move from Atalanta next month, likely following his participation with Brazil at the World Cup.

Other considerations in midfield include Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton.

Fulham midfielder Sander Berge is another player that United are now running the rule over as an option. Fulham would want to make a profit on the £25m they paid two years ago.

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🚨 BREAKING: 🇳🇴 Sander Berge has emerged as a midfield option for Manchester United. 🔴

According to Mike McGrath, Mark Critchley and Laurie Whitwell, United are now assessing the Fulham midfielder as they continue to explore potential additions in the middle of the park.

Berge is among the names being considered as Manchester United evaluate their options, with the Norwegian's Premier League experience and physical presence viewed as attractive qualities.

Fulham, however, are expected to demand a fee that delivers a profit on the £25 million they invested to sign him two years ago.

Manchester United's midfield search continues, and Sander Berge is firmly on the radar.

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🆕 United are being linked with a £50m move for Crysencio Summerville

Manchester United and Norway baller Celin Bizet Dønnum and her husband Aron, have announced the birth of their baby Gio 🥰

Massive congratulations to both 🫶🩵

Baby Gio 🥹

Sending big love to Celin and her husband Aron on their new arrival ❤️

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