Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure at Manchester United as his relationship with Marcus Rashford deteriorates.

The relationship between Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and star player Marcus Rashford has reportedly broken down, according to The Sun. The tension between the two has been growing, with staff at the club believing that there is no way back.

Ten Hag was said to be furious with Rashford when he was spotted partying in Belfast instead of attending training. Despite the manager claiming that the issue had been resolved, it seems that the relationship has not improved. Staff are now concerned that this breakdown in communication is affecting Rashford’s form on the pitch, as he continues to struggle to replicate his impressive goal-scoring figures from last season.

In other news, Barcelona are eyeing Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi as a potential replacement for current boss Xavi. However, the Catalan side is reluctant to pay any compensation to Brighton for his services. Barcelona’s board is said to admire De Zerbi and his agents have already met with the club’s sporting director. The Spanish giants are hoping to avoid paying his €15 million release clause, as they are already facing financial difficulties and may need to sell players in the summer.

Meanwhile, Arsenal is keen on signing Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato, who has been impressing as a central defender in the Netherlands. The 17-year-old has caught the attention of several European clubs, including Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window. Ajax is aware of the interest in Hato and is working on extending his contract to ward off potential bids.

Lastly, West Ham’s plans for the summer transfer window are being hindered by the uncertain future of Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian midfielder is wanted by Manchester City, but an ongoing betting probe by the FA could complicate the move. The investigation, which began six months ago, is looking into suspicious betting patterns surrounding three bookings received by Paqueta last year. This led to the collapse of an £80 million move to Manchester City. West Ham is concerned that the investigation could affect their transfer plans, as Paqueta’s £85 million release clause will become active at the end of the season. A similar FA investigation into Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka took 17 months to conclude without any action being taken.