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Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news and updates with the summer window about to open. Atalanta midfielder Ederson is expected to complete a transfer in the region of £40m and go some way to replacing Casemiro, but more midfield recruitment is thought to take place this summer.Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news and updates below...

36 mins ago08:28 Jack McEachenMarcus Rashford clause to expireBarcelona are looking increasingly unlikely to take up the £26million option to purchase Marcus Rashford outright.The Manchester Evening News claims that there is still two weeks before the deadline to trigger the clause, but no party expects Barcelona to do so.United have been reluctant to negotiate a new figure with Barcelona, but may be forced to do so with Rashford's preference to remain in Spain.Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona. (Image: Getty) 1 hour ago08:03 Jack McEachenEverton to beat Man Utd to transferEverton are currently leading the race for Manchester United target Hayden Hackney.The Middlesbrough midfielder worked with Michael Carrick during his time in the Championship and the United boss is keen on reuniting with Hackney at Old Trafford.But The Athletic claim that he instead favours a move to Everton, with Tottenham and Crystal Palace also keen.United are not currently expected to pursue Hackney any further.

Get Manchester United FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 2 hours ago07:23 Jack McEachenGood morningHello and welcome to Express Sport's live coverage of the transfer market, where we will bring you all the latest news and updates about potential moves in the Premier League and across Europe.