Wednesday's key headlines and transfer rumors include England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo nearing a verbal agreement on a new five-year contract with Manchester United, as reported by the Sun. Meanwhile, The Mirror suggests Marcus Rashford could be one of five players to leave Barcelona this summer, potentially returning to Manchester United.
Chelsea are also looking to outmaneuver both Manchester clubs in pursuing £100m Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to The i. Other rumors involve Fenerbahce considering Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr as a replacement for former Manchester United midfielder Fred, as stated by the Daily Express.
Liverpool have identified Randal Kolo Muani as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, facing competition from Juventus for the Paris St-Germain forward, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Additionally, Pep Guardiola has responded to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after beating Arsenal, labeling it 'stupid' in The Sun.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to discuss the team's declining form with the club's Saudi Arabian majority owners during a scheduled board meeting next week, The Guardian notes. Further news includes Celtic loanee Marcelo Saracchi attracting transfer interest as his spell in Glasgow approaches its end, and Celtic star Arne Engels being targeted by Italian giants just three months after the Hoops rejected a significant £25m bid.