Newcastle United ‘monitor’ Manchester United star as Magpies ‘weigh up’ £50m bid

The 24-year-old has been a mainstay of Red Devils’ sides since breaking into the senior setup at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal.

Since marking his debut with two goals in a 5-1 Europa League win against FC Midtjylland, Rashford has gone on to score 93 goals in 295 appearances for his boyhood club.

However, the England forward has struggled to find a regular starting place in Ralf Rangnick’s side since the turn of the year and has been named as a substitute for their last four league fixtures.

Rashford was believed to be in line to start Sunday’s derby against Manchester City - but the German coach opted to use midfield duo Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes as his main attacking options.

That has reportedly left Rashford - who is out of contract in the summer of 2023 - to consider his future and 90Minutes have named Newcastle, West Ham United, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid as possible suitors for the 24-year-old.

Newcastle prepare bid for in-form Bayer Leverkusen forward

Newcastle are readying an ambitious £50million move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby - according to the Daily Mail.

The 22-year-old has been watched by the Magpies this season and his current form has captured the attention of a number of other clubs around Europe.

Diaby has plundered his way to 15 goals in 31 appearances and that has led to Newcastle preparing a bid of around £50million for his services.

However, the report suggests Bayer rate the winger at closer to the £75million they received from Chelsea when Kai Havertz moved to the Premier League two years ago.

Former Chelsea star ‘opens talks’ with Magpies

Not for the first time since the PIF-led consortium took control at Newcastle, the Magpies have been linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard.

Spanish outlet Defensa Central have reported the Belgian international is one of several players that could be offloaded by the La Liga giants this summer.

Hazard joined Real from Chelsea for a fee of around £103.5million just under three years ago but has struggled to find form in the Spanish capital.

There have been flashes of the form that lit up the Premier League during his time at Stamford Bridge - but a series of injuries and illnesses have limited the impact he has made at Real.

Arsenal lead race with Newcastle for Lyon star

CalcioMercato has suggested Arsenal are looking to sign Lyon’s attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

The Brazilian international is a former club team-mate of Magpies star Bruno Guimaraes and Newcastle have been linked with a move to reunited the duo at St James Park.

The 24-year-old has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 30 appearances in all competitions this season and has been compared to Brazilian legend Kaka.

His form has raised interest from the likes of PSG and AC Milan - but it is reported Arsenal are currently making the most progress with a potential deal.