Football gossip: Rashford, Conner, demand

A trio of Premier League heavyweights all want Marcus Rashford. Arsenal interested Aston Villaof Ezri Konsa, and Nottingham Forest Look set to sign a new defender.

Tottenham, Chelsea And Arsenal Everyone is planning a move Manchester United Forward Marcus Rashford, 28, but the Old Trafford hierarchy do not want to sell him to another English club. (I – Subscription required), outsider

Aston Villaof Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (33) Juventus when Arsenal Villa are interested in 28-year-old England defender Jezri Konsa. (Telegraph – subscription required), outsider

Nottingham Forest Advanced negotiations for signing are underway Sporting CP and Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomonde, 22. (Fabrizio Romano), outsider

West Ham French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, wanted Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), outsider

Manchester United Interested in signing a central midfielder but their interest has cooled Brightonof Cameroon international Carlos Baleba and Bournemouthof Guernseyman Alex Scott, both 22, because of their high price tag. (TimTalk), outsider

Bournemouth Determined to retain Scott, who is attractive ArsenalHowever, the England Under-21 international has rejected a new deal with the Cherries. (Telegraph – subscription required), outsider

Ipswich Agreed to sign an agreement in principle Celtic’s Japanese forward Daizen Maeda, 28, for £8m and £2m in add-ons. (Sky Sports), outsider

Manchester Unitedof 18-year-old Australian full back James Overy is watching Rangers and several clubs in Australia. (Mail Plus – subscription required), outsider