Man City Eyes Arsenal’s Berta; Barcelona Chief Updates on Rashford – Transfer News
European transfer corridors are busy as clubs weigh up summer moves and contract decisions. Recent reports cover Barcelona’s stance on Marcus Rashford and interest in Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta. Other stories track Jadon Sancho’s potential Dortmund return and Juventus’ willingness to sell Jonathan David.
Barcelona chief discusses Rashford’s future
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has signalled intent to keep Marcus Rashford beyond his loan. Rashford joined on a season-long loan from Manchester United last summer.
The England international has produced 23 goal contributions in 38 appearances. Laporta said the club will try to make Rashford’s stay permanent. He praised Rashford’s goals and assists and described the player as valuable to the team.
Man City interest in Arsenal’s sporting director
Reports from France claim Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Monaco are monitoring Andrea Berta. Berta joined Arsenal last year and has overseen key signings.
He played a central role in deals for Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi. The interest comes as Arsenal chase their first Premier League title since 2003/04 and compete in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Who else is linked to Berta
Foot Mercato names Bayern Munich and Monaco among the suitors. Bayern already employ Max Eberl and Christoph Freund as sporting directors, the report notes.
It adds that City could look at Berta if Pep Guardiola departs. Monaco reportedly admire Berta, especially if Thiago Scuro leaves.
Dortmund weigh up Sancho reunion
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly open to bringing Jadon Sancho back for a third spell. Sancho spent this season on loan at Aston Villa.
His Manchester United contract expires in the summer. He left Dortmund for United five years ago for a reported £73 million.
Conditions and club thinking
Dortmund want Sancho to accept a reduced wage to make a deal viable. The club previously took him back on a short-term loan in 2024, when he helped reach the Champions League final.
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has backed the idea. Lars Ricken is also warming to the plan, and coach Niko Kovac is reported to be pragmatic about the move. Club sources say Sancho would need to adjust his behaviour if he returns.
Juventus ready to sell Jonathan David
TuttoSport reports Juventus will consider offers for Jonathan David at season’s end. David arrived on a free transfer last summer after a prolific spell at Lille.
He scored 109 goals in 232 appearances for Lille. But he has struggled in Turin, with just seven goals across Serie A and Champions League so far.
Potential suitors and financial angle
West Ham, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest have shown past interest. Nottingham Forest reportedly tried to sign him in January before taking Lorenzo Lucca on loan instead.
Juventus see a sale as a way to generate capital for an attacking signing. The funds would help manager Luciano Spalletti add a forward better suited to his system.
- Rashford: 23 goal contributions in 38 appearances for Barcelona this season.
- Andrea Berta: Arsenal sporting director since last year; linked with top European clubs.
- Jadon Sancho: Manchester United contract expires this summer; former Dortmund star.
- Jonathan David: 109 goals in 232 games for Lille; seven goals so far for Juventus.
These stories feature regularly in Transfer News coverage. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments on all fronts.
