Man Utd to go 'all out' for Branthwaite - Friday's gossip

Manchester United have set their sights on Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, Liverpool target Xavi Simons and Newcastle want Dean Huijsen.

Manchester United are ready to go all out to sign Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, this summer for around, but a deal may hinge on Champions League qualification. (Sun - subscription required), external

Aston Villa have the option to make their loan deal for Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, permanent this summer for £40m. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool remain confident Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, will sign new contracts with the club before the summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Manchester United are chasing Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, 24, who they hope to recruit for around £40m. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool are stepping up their pursuit of RB Leipzig and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 21, who will be available for around 80m euros (£67m) this summer. (Caught Offside), external

Newcastle have made Bournemouth and Spain international Dean Huijsen, 19, their number one defensive target this summer. (Sun), external

Bournemouth are looking to sign Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 30, on a permanent basis from Chelsea this summer, with 26-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international, Caoimhin Kelleher, also of interest. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Thiago Motta's position as Juventus manager is under threat and the subject of internal discussions at the club. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all preparing summer moves for Ajax and Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, 19, but will face competition from Real Madrid. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool have the capacity to spend more than £100m on a new striker this summer with Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 25, expected to leave. (Football Insider), external