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Arsenal step up Franca interest - Sunday's gossip
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Arsenal step up Franca interest - Sunday's gossip

Roma full-back Wesley Franca has emerged as a target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea keen on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga while striker Marcus Rashford faces uncertain future at Barcelona.

Published March 22, 2026 • Source: bbc.com

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Roma full-back Wesley Franca has emerged as a target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea keen on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga while striker Marcus Rashford faces uncertain future at Barcelona.

Arsenal have stepped up their search for a right-back with Roma's 22-year-old Brazilian Wesley Franca a potential target. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/gunners-approve-ben-white-sale-wesley-franca-interest-significant-exclusive)

Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with the Reds holding talks with the France international's representatives on two occasions. (Caught Offside), external (https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/03/21/liverpool-eduardo-camavinga-transfer-talks/)

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says he does not know what will happen with England striker Marcus Rashford, with the club having an option to turn the 28-year-old's season-long loan from Manchester United into a permanent move for £26m. (Manchester Evening News), external (https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-flick-rashford-transfer-stance-33636991)

Arsenal are under pressure to sell players in the summer with very few first-team players considered untouchable. (Telegraph - subscription required), external (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/03/21/arsenal-mikel-arteta-fc-kroenke-league-cup-power-investment/)

Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, has ruled out leaving the Nou Camp before the end of the 2026-27 season despite interest from Saudi Arabia. (Sport - in Spanish), external (https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/decision-raphinha-futuro-barca-128241798)

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is totally committed to the club and the Brazilian will not make becoming the highest earner at St James' Park a huge part of talks over a new contract. (Newcastle Chronicle - subscription required), external (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bruno-guimaraes-transfer-leak-truth-33633904)

Fulham 's bid to sign 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven and United States striker Ricardo Pepi has been put on hold despite the player completing a medical. (Fabrizio Romano), external (https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2035446124660535371)

None of Chelsea 's squad have asked to leave the club in the summer despite their struggles on the field. (Mail+ - subscription required), external (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15664325/chelsea-liam-rosenior-psg-humiliation.html)

Barcelona and Real Madrid may be interested in Norway striker Erling Haaland but Manchester City have no intention of letting the 25-year-old leave this summer. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/erling-haaland-man-city-plan-to-block-dream-move-to-barcelona-or-real-madrid/)

Juventus are assessing the possibility of signing 33-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, whose contract with Real Madrid runs out in the summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external (https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2026/03/21-147441195/rudiger_la_juve_c_pap_spalletti_assist_dell_agente_e_la_formula_come_si_pu_fare_il_colpaccio/4)

Atletico Madrid have made an offer of £30m plus £4m in add-ons for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, as they prepare for the summer transfer window. (Football Italia), external (https://football-italia.net/atletico-madrid-submit-offer-atalanta-ederson/)

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