Arsenal and Tottenham have reportedly held discussions over a potential swoop for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, following a standout loan spell at Barcelona. The La Liga giants agreed a £26m option-to-buy for the England international, but are keen to strengthen their attacking options further.
Hansi Flick's outfit would favour another loan arrangement for Rashford, affording them greater financial flexibility to pursue an additional forward, with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon on the verge of completing a switch to Barcelona. According to the Daily Mail, United and Rashford are poised to hold talks this week about his future, with the England star requesting to stay at Barcelona and seek clarity on his situation ahead of the World Cup.
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Rashford caught the eye with 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona, and has made no secret of his desire to make his move to the Nou Camp a permanent one.
Aston Villa have also reportedly entered the running for Rashford this summer, having been impressed during his loan stint at Villa Park towards the end of last season.
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Barcelona are said to hold an interest in Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, though the Blues have no intention of parting ways with the Brazilian.
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Arsenal are understood to be actively seeking a wide player this summer as they look to further strengthen their attacking ranks following their Premier League title triumph.
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The Gunners, however, will likely need to offload several first-team players, with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White all linked with departures from the Emirates Stadium.
As for Tottenham, they are looking to strengthen their squad following a nail-biting escape from relegation on the final day of the season.
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Speaking about his recruitment plans this summer, De Zerbi said: "Listen, we have a great relationship with Johan and Vinai and the whole board. I have no doubt, but it's right because I came to start a new plan, a new project, and the plan was not in Sunderland.
"It was after Everton, staying in the Premier League. My target was very clear at the beginning. I gave all my best. I pushed to arrive at today. From today, we have to start to work.
"Look, my target when I came was today, to arrive today, after the last game and planning the next Premier League. I'm sure we have not to change too many players. It's not right. It's not right because we are lucky to have a lot of good players, a lot of good guys.
"I think we have to complete the squad in the best way, with the first level of players, with the right behaviour of the players, because now the qualities of the players are important, but more important is the spirit, the mentality of these players - and now the job starts."