Barcelona rejected mammoth bid for Lamine Yamal from Paris Saint-Germain, plus Catalans make Marcus Rashford decision - Euro Transfer News

The latest European transfer round-up sees Chelsea and Manchester United linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, with Barcelona having made a decision on Marcus Rashford, who is on loan until the summer. There is also talk that Antoine Griezmann could make a shock exit from Atletico Madrid next month, and a story of Barca once rejecting a huge Paris Saint-Germain offer for Lamine Yamal.

Dortmund's Nmecha price revealed

Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha could be a summer target for Chelsea and Manchester United. 

Bild reports that the former Manchester City academy player finds a return to the Premier League "very attractive" and he has been watched by Chelsea and Man Utd scouts for several months.

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Midfielder Nmecha joined Dortmund from Wolfsburg in 2023 for €30 million (£26m) and is under contract until 2028.

It is reported that Dortmund would only be willing to talk about a sale if they receive at least double what they paid for the 25-year-old.

Barca aim to seal Rashford signing

Barcelona are hoping to close the permanent signing of Marcus Rashford, according to Sport.

Rashford has impressed after joining Barca on loan from Manchester United last summer.

Sport claims that Barca sporting director Deco has held talks with Rashford’s agents as they plan to make the move permanent.

It is reported that Deco hopes to lower the €30m (£26m) fee agreed, but for now United are not willing to move.

According to Sport: "Barca have weighed up the pros and cons, analysed the options on the market, and come to a clear conclusion: the €30 million asking price for Rashford (they will try to lower that amount, although it will not be easy) is the most sensible move for Barca’s interests."

Highlights: Yamal, Rashford seal Barca comeback win over Copenhagen

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Griezmann set for Atletico exit?

Antoine Griezmann could leave Atletico Madrid next month and move to Major League Soccer.

According to The Athletic, as well as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Orlando City are in advanced talks over a move for Griezmann for their designated player spot.

With the MLS season having begun last weekend, Orlando are reportedly hopeful they can sign Griezmann before the end of the transfer window on March 26.

Orlando sporting director and general manager Ricardo Moreira has reportedly been to Spain several times to work on the deal.

However, there is believed to be uncertainty over whether Griezmann would leave before the end of the European season, and formal talks have not yet started between Atletico and Orlando.

Barca rejected huge PSG offer for Lamal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club rejected a €250m (£218m) offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Lamine Yamal.

Yamal made his Barca debut as a 16-year-old in the 2022/23 season. He has since become one of the biggest stars in world football and last summer signed a new six-year Barcelona contract with a reported release clause of €1 billion (£840m) in his new contract.

According to Laporta, PSG tried to make a move for Yamal a few years ago.

"When PSG offered us €250 million for Lamine Yamal, and we rejected it, he was 17 years old; some people thought we were crazy," he said, per Jijantes.

Former board member Jan Soler also told Cadena Ser: "We had a €250 million offer for Lamine. It was discussed between the agents. It came when Lamine was about to renew his contract; we don’t have to hide that."

Watch: Yamal appears to swerve Madrid guard of honour

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McKennie set to sign new deal

Weston McKennie is reportedly set to sign a new deal with Juventus.

McKennie is out of contract in the summer but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, an agreement is in place over fresh terms until 2030. 

Juve also recently tied 20-year-old Kenan Yildiz to a new contract until 2030.

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