Could Marcus Rashford make a shock move to PSG? – 5 deadline day talking points

Premier League clubs have largely kept their powder dry in this transfer window but could there be a flurry of activity on deadline day?

Here the PA news agency takes a look at what could go through before the top-flight window in England closes at 11pm on February 1.

Could Rashford make a shock move?

Paris St Germain are allegedly interested in Marcus Rashford (John Walton/PA)
Paris St Germain are reportedly interested in Marcus Rashford (John Walton/PA)

While United say they have drawn a line under the matter, Rashford is not as settled under Erik ten Hag as he might once have been.

Any departure from Old Trafford in the next day or so would still be regarded as a major surprise but Paris St Germain are reportedly keeping tabs on United’s homegrown 26-year-old.

Chelsea offloading before buying?

Conor Gallagher has just 18 months left on his Chelsea contract (Adam Davy/PA)
Conor Gallagher has just 18 months left on his Chelsea contract (Adam Davy/PA)

Fulham and Wolves are said to be tracking another of Chelsea’s academy products in Armando Broja.

But lightening the books could allow the Blues to follow up reported interest in Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Newcastle forward Callum Wilson as well as Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies.

Newcastle keeping busy

Kieran Trippier has been linked with a move away from St James' Park (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Kieran Trippier has been linked with a move away from St James’ Park (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Indeed, boss Eddie Howe said this week it was “impossible” to add to their squad without selling first.

Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes have all been linked with moves abroad but Newcastle have managed to resist any overtures thus far and will hope there are no major departures on Thursday.

Blades want cutting edge defender

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is intent on bolstering his leaky backline (John Walton/PA)
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is intent on bolstering his leaky backline (John Walton/PA)

The Blades have shipped 54 goals in 22 matches – by far the worst record in the league – and Wilder says the club is working “frantically” to get something over the line before the window shuts.

Hammers go for Jota

Jota could be set for a quickfire return to the UK (Steve Welsh/PA)
Jota could be set for a quickfire return to the UK (Steve Welsh/PA)

The Portuguese only swapped the Hoops for the Saudi Pro League last summer but has been heavily linked with a return to the UK.

However, David Moyes’ side could meet resistance from Al-Ittihad given Jota has been in Saudi Arabia for just six months.

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