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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly taken a firm stance regarding Marcus Rashford’s future, blocking any potential move to a direct Premier League rival. Despite the forward’s desire to move on, the club hierarchy is determined to avoid the embarrassment of seeing their academy graduate flourish at a domestic competitor.

Liverpool have been strongly advised to launch a transfer hijack for promising Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly. The versatile teenager has recently been offered to Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United, but there is a growing belief that he would be the perfect addition to provide necessary competition on the left side of the defence at Anfield.

Michael Owen has revealed his comprehensive top-six predictions for the upcoming Premier League campaign, tipping Arsenal to retain their crown. The former England striker believes the Gunners will face stiff competition from a resurgent Liverpool and a Chelsea side bolstered by significant summer investment.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has refused to be drawn into speculation regarding Bradley Barcola’s future as Liverpool ramp up their interest in the French winger. The Reds have identified the 23-year-old as a key target for Andoni Iraola’s new-look side at Anfield.