Rashford's contract, Chelsea's Saudi transfers and Maddison wants Spurs: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 19 Jun 2023 22:54 BST
• 5 min read

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as more high-profile players seem to be heading to Saudi Arabia.

Plus, James Maddison is favouring a move to Tottenham and Marcus Rashford has signed a new deal. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Maddison wants Spurs

James Maddison is expected to leave relegated Leicester this summer and he is keen to head to Tottenham over Newcastle, FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal.

Rashford's contract

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United star Marcus Rashford will extend his stay at Old Trafford.

Chelsea stars off to Saudi Arabia

Romano also revealed that several Chelsea stars are heading to the Saudi Pro League.

This shouldn't be a surprise, seeing as though the Saudis' Public Investment Fund owns a huge stake in Clearlake Capital, which in turn owns Chelsea.

These moves could positively impact Chelsea's chances of retaining one of their young talents, though.

Despite the potential income from Saudi sales, the Blues are worried that some of the transfer fees they would have to pay for their main targets are too high.

If they are looking for a bargain, they will have to battle Liverpool for it.

Solskjaer back at Old Trafford?

Reports claim that if Sheikh Jassim's takeover bid were to succeed, the Qatari would look to install some Manchester United legends at the club and former coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to returning.

Messi's Saudi contract

Despite choosing to sign for Inter Miami, Messi's business relations with Saudi Arabia continue - and they are very lucrative indeed.

Van Dijk's struggles

Is Virgil van Dijk getting a bad rap because he plays for Liverpool? Let's investigate.

Belgium drama

Thibaut Courtois reportedly failed to show up for Belgium training because he is unhappy about having to share the captaincy with Romelu Lukaku.

Championship starlet wanted by Premier League clubs

Who is Hayden Hackney, the Middlesbrough youngster linked with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool? We have the low-down.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some transfer news. Lionel Messi is set to be joined at Inter Miami by one of his former Barcelona teammates.

Carlo Ancelotti will leave Madrid to take charge of Brazil.

Man Utd have named their ridiculous asking price for a player they spent almost €40 million on.

Arsenal seem to be closing in on the signing of Kai Havertz - but how will the Gunners line up with the Chelsea man?

And lastly, Ruben Neves has finally found a new club - and it's neither Barcelona nor Man Utd.