Transfer news LIVE: Eddie Howe leaves role as Newcastle boss, Rashford could exit Man Utd, Liverpool target Barcola

Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle United manager just weeks before the start of the new Premier League season. Howe’s exit comes after nearly five years in charge with the 48-year-old taking the decision to leave following talks with the Newcastle hierarchy.

Marcus Rashford could leave Manchester United this summer with Tottenham Hotspur being rumoured as a potential destination for the 28-year-old forward. Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona having been exiled by former coach Ruben Amorim and returned to Old Trafford when the La Liga champions failed to take up his £26m option.

Michael Carrick is an admirer of Rashford and could reintegrate him into the first team squad but there are a few Premier League clubs in line for his signature. United, meanwhile, could be running out of time to meet Roma’s deadline to sign France international Manu Kone, according to reports in Italy.

Elsewhere, Liverpool have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to reports in France, but are still a considerable distance away from agreeing a fee for the French international. Barcola wants to join Liverpool, according to L’Equipe, but the European champions will demand £140m this summer as the Reds are now set to open talks with his club.

In one of the bigger stories of the summer Vinicius Jr has made it clear that he wants to remain at Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports despite interest from Arsenal. The Gunners have been plotting an audacious move for the 26-year-old Brazil star while he has one year remaining on his contract, but Vinicius Jr wants to agree new terms at the Bernabeu.