Man Utd eager to tie down Marcus Rashford before European clubs can talk to forward in 2023 – Paper Round

Extension for Rashford

Paper Round’s view: Just like the report last week claiming Newcastle want to offer Miguel Almiron a new deal, here is another example of what form can do for contract talks – and what happens when clubs suddenly fear losing a player. Earlier this year, even, losing Rashford did not seem too big a deal, but now that is no longer the case. Expect to see #RashfordSigns before the New Year arrives.

**

Saka fitness boost

Paper Round’s view: In fairness, Mikel Arteta quelled the fears immediately after the match, although it will be the next, official medical update that truly gives us the answers. There is less than three weeks, which seems wild to write, until England play Iran, so hopefully that’s more than enough time for Saka.

**

Man City want to fend off Barca’s Silva interest

Paper Round’s view: We’ve been here before, and it really feels like if Barca can get the money together (with whatever “lever”) then Silva is high up the priority list. Much like Sadio Mane leaving Liverpool, you do get the sense that Silva is a player who has evidently enjoyed his time in England but is not wedded to City, and so the desire for a new challenge could be to Barca’s gain.