Barcelona will turn to Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford if bid to land Liverpool star Luis Diaz fails - Paper Round

Friday's Paper Round leads on the Mail's story linking Marcus Rashford to Barcelona. The Spanish champions will reportedly move for the Manchester United striker if they are unable to land Liverpool star Luis Diaz. Elsewhere, speculation continues surrounding the future of Viktor Gyokeres, who is now said to prefer a move to Arsenal, and The Red Devils have entered the race to sign Hugo Ekitike.

Barcelona could turn to Rashford

Barcelona will make an attempt to sign Marcus Rashford if they fail to land Luis Diaz, according to the Mail.

The Spanish champions have Rashford in their sights, but Aston Villa remain confident the England international will make a return to Villa Park.

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"Rashford’s dream is to join Barcelona and Manchester United would like to sell him permanently for about £40 million, ideally before July 1 to fit into this year's PSR calculations," reads the article.

"If Barca do not make a serious move for Luis Diaz, it appears Rashford is next on their list.

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Gyokeres prefers move to Arsenal

It has emerged that Viktor Gyokeres prefers a move to Arsenal this summer, amid reports that his representatives met with the Premier League runners-up earlier this week.

A report in the Mail claims Manchester United, Juventus and Arsenal are all interested in signing the Sweden international - but it is the latter of the three leading the race for his signature.

The article reads: "The future of Viktor Gyokeres has taken another twist with the Sporting striker's representatives having held talks with one of his suitors, according to reports.

"Gyokeres has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester United as well as Juventus - but it is the former who have reportedly taken a step forward in the race to sign him.

"Portuguese outlet O Jogo have reported on Thursday that Gyokeres' agents flew to London on Wednesday to have a meeting with Arsenal's directors.

"They state that Hasan Cetinkaya was present in the Gyokeres camp as the parties from both side tried to evaluate and exhaust all possibilities of reaching an agreement with Sporting, as there will be no obstacles with the forward.

"They add that out of the three teams in for the Sweden international, he prefers a move to Arsenal. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is also a fan of his qualities."

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Man Utd approach Ekitike

Manchester United have made a "concrete approach" to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Red Devils are said to be in a battle with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool for the striker, who is valued at £85 million.

The Express writes: "Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, according to reports.

"The Red Devils have identified Ekitike as an option in their pursuit of a new frontman as Ruben Amorim focuses on overhauling the attack in the early stages of his rebuild.

"According to Sky Germany, Ekitike also features on the shortlist and is so high up that United have made a concrete approach.

"It's claimed that the Old Trafford giants have officially entered the frame after initiating contact with Frankfurt in recent days and collating details of a potential deal.

"The report adds that Chelsea and Liverpool are also keen on signing Ekitike, who has an eye-watering £85m price tag."

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