Tuesday round-up of transfer gossip and done deals from the Press Association:
GOSSIP: Manchester United’s England striker Marcus Rashford is wanted by Fenerbahce, with The Sun saying the Turkish club are ready to “break the bank” for the 28-year-old.
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has been linked to a bid by Tottenham. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)placeholder image
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has been linked to a bid by Tottenham. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Liverpool have no plans to sell Cody Gakpo, despite Tottenham expressing their interest in the 27-year-old Netherlands forward.
The Daily Mail also report Premier League new boys Coventry are keen to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian’s doping ban was lifted.
Sunderland will keep hold of Haiti striker Wilson Isidor, despite interest from Championship club West Ham among others, say Sky Sports.
TRANSFER: Carl Rushworth has joined Coventry on a permanent contract from Brighton following a successful loan spell.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper spent last season with Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues as they sealed promotion to the top flight, making 46 appearances in the Championship and keeping 17 clean sheets.
He has now signed a “long-term” deal with the midlands outfit after the clubs agreed an initial fee of reportedly around £22.5million.
“I’m really happy, there’s so many emotions that I’ve got,” said Rushworth, who had previous loan spells with clubs including Lincoln, Swansea and Hull.
“There’s excitement, I can finally relax knowing it’s done and that I’m back with the boys and at a club I loved being at.
“I’m excited to have this new challenge in the Premier League and to be able to call this place home is a big thing I’ve been looking forward to.
“To see the love from the fans and to know I can now get back to playing in front of them, and to get a few pre-season games in, is really exciting.
“I can’t wait to experience the atmosphere at our first home game after 25 years of waiting to play in the Premier League. It’s going to be unbelievable.”
Head coach Lampard added: “It’s great to have Carl back with us on a permanent basis. He’s a top professional, a great character and he had a huge impact on the team to help us get promoted last season.”