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Nottingham Forest insist Manchester United target Elliot Anderson not for sale, Barcelona make Marcus Rashford decision – Paper Round


Highlights: Barca retain Supercopa de Espana with rollercoaster win over Real

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Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford when his loan deal finishes at the end of the season, according to a report in The Sun.
The Manchester United forward is on loan at the Spanish giants for the campaign, with an option to make the deal permanent for around £26 million.

Hansi Flick has been impressed by Rashford, who has scored seven goals and contributed 11 assists in 26 matches so far.

He came off the bench to help Barca retain their Supercopa de Espana trophy with victory over Clasico rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

The Sun, carrying quotes by The Athletic, writes: “The Spanish giants have seen enough and want Rashford to stay at the club at the end of his loan deal.

“The forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa. But he has made it clear he wants to remain in Catalonia.”

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Anderson not for sale in January

The Mirror reports that Manchester United will have to wait until the summer to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

Anderson is just one of a number of midfielders to be linked with the Red Devils this month, as the managerless side look to boost their hopes of finishing in the UEFA Champions League places.

The Premier League is their sole interest this campaign having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton on Sunday.
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But they will not get their hands on England international Anderson in January, it has been claimed, because Forest are “standing firm with their not for sale stance.”

“Man United, Bayern Munich, Man City and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for the former Newcastle United man,” reads the report.

“However, The Athletic claim his asking price would be too high for Premier League clubs to make an approach this month, given the need to comply with financial fair play.

“Nevertheless, a bid in the region of £80m-£100m could bring Forest to the table.”

Guehi prefers Arsenal or Liverpool move

Marc Guehi prefers a move to Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester City, claims a report in the Mirror.

The England international is set to leave Crystal Palace with his contract due to expire in the summer.

He almost joined Liverpool last summer only for the proposed deal to fall through.

“Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are all keeping a close eye on the 25-year-old. However, current leaders Arsenal, who extended their lead at the top after a goalless draw with Liverpool on Thursday, have also reportedly thrown their hat into the ring,” reads the article.

“And The Athletic’s Sam Lee has claimed in an interview for the Let Me Talk podcast that City are behind Liverpool and Arsenal in the running for Palace’s defender.

“It remains to be seen whether or not Arsenal will be willing to make a bid or bide time until the summer, when Guehi’s contract expires.

“However, the Gunners held an interest in Guehi last summer, before deciding to go in a different direction and signed Spain prospect Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, while Piero Hincapie also arrived from Bayer Leverkusen.”

Spurs face fight with Villa for Gallagher

Tottenham could turn to former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher amid a poor run of form that has Thomas Frank apparently sweating over his job.

The Mirror claims Spurs want to bring Gallagher back to London but face competition from Aston Villa, who eliminated them from the FA Cup on Saturday.

Tottenham are 14th in the Premier League table having just won once from their last six matches.

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“Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League this month,” states the outlet.

“Spurs are on the lookout for fresh faces in the January transfer window to help Thomas Frank’s struggling squad, but it remains uncertain whether the Dane will be at the helm to welcome new arrivals.

“Frank’s future in north London is hanging by a thread following Spurs’ FA Cup third-round defeat to Aston Villa.

“As revealed by Football London, Spurs, who are long-time admirers of Gallagher, have ramped up their interest.

“It’s believed that Atletico Madrid are only open to discussions for a permanent deal and have no intention of letting Gallagher leave on loan this month with an option or obligation to buy in the summer.

“Villa’s proposal to lure Gallagher back to the Premier League has been on the table for a week, while Spurs are thought to have started informal discussions over the weekend.

“Other European clubs are interested as well, but they’re hesitant to commit to a permanent deal this month and would rather opt for a loan with a view to purchasing the midfielder later.”

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