Premier League transfer roundup: find out who your team is chasing

Rashford and Pogba in a past match [Courtesy]

With the European transfer pool shrinking by the day due to the clubs’ shift from creating talent to purchasing, teams have already started searching for the best deals across the world.

Various managers seek to find balance come next season by doing business early in the window to avoid the usual last minute rush which sometimes leads to wrong decisions. Barcelona have already secured the signing of Frankie De Jong from Ajax and is expected to join them when the window opens.

With few matches left play, here are some of the transfer stories that are developing in England as clubs get set for a mammoth scramble for the planet’s best players.

Barcelona 'confident' of landing £100million Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford

Barcelona are ready to push through a 100-million-pound deal for Manchester United hotshot Marcus Rashford. United are reportedly sweating over the renewal of the 21-year old’s contract which has only a year left to run out.

However, the Red Devils are keen to offer their prized asset a new improved 300,000 pounds a week deal that will tie him down until 2024.

Paul Pogba appears certain to leave Manchester United after agent, Mino Raiola 'cancels meeting' to discuss new deal

United seem to have much more trouble with the Pogba camp after his notorious agent, Mino Raiola cancelled a meeting with the club management over a new deal for his client. The former Juventus midfielder, who is a key member of the Red Devils’ squad continues to struggle resisting the Real Madrid call.

Chelsea backroom staff 'convinced they are set for Stamford Bridge axe

Chelsea staff could be axed at the end of the season [Courtesy]

While other clubs are talking about players, Chelsea are in deep trouble as Maurizio Sarri and his staff are convinced of the axe at the end of the season. This is because the Italian has struggled to win the Blues faithful over during his first season in the dugout. According to the British local publications, those close to the former Napoli tactician are talking about being axed at the end of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain to demand £26m for Belgium international Thomas Meunier

26m rated Thomas Meunier [Courtesy]

PSG are set to demand 26 million pounds for Thomas Meunier when the transfer window opens with Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea among the clubs interested in a deal. Just like Rashford at Man United, the Belgian’s deal at the French champions has one year left to run.

Tottenham turn attention to youth

Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to young talent that is set to include Roma’s Nicolo Zaniolo and Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon. The Champions League semi-finalists are looking for an economic approach to the summer window after struggling in the past two windows.

Unai Emery eyes 'cut-price' deal for Manchester United's Eric Bailly

Eric Baily has had a nightmare season at Old Trafford [Courtesy]

The Gunners are interested in signing Manchester United defender Eric Bailly to seal their leaky defence. The Ivory Coast international has had a season to forget at Old Trafford and could depart the club to seek greener pastures. According to reports, Arsenal are closely monitoring his situation and could pounce when the right time comes.

Everton ready to hand Leighton Baines new one-year deal

The Toffees are ready to hand veteran Leighton Baines a new 12-month contract. The former England international is out of contract at the end of the season and the club could still use his experience in the dressing room.