Barca restarts pursuit of Marcus Rashford; MU determined to keep Benjamin Sesko.

The summer transfer market is witnessing calculated moves from European giants. At the heart of the spotlight, Barcelona is attempting to rebuild its attack with a familiar name, while Manchester United is taking a firm stance to protect its future asset.

Barcelona's gamble: Is Raphinha leaving to make way for Marcus Rashford?

The Catalan giants are planning to restart their pursuit of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. This isn't the first time the Camp Nou club has expressed interest in the English striker, but the current circumstances present new financial variables.

According to sources from Talksport, the key to this deal lies in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona expects to receive a huge offer for winger Raphinha from clubs in the Middle East. The funds raised from selling the Brazilian player will be used to persuade Manchester United to release England's star striker. This is seen as a strategic move to revitalize their attack, which needs the dynamism and speed of Rashford.

Manchester United establishes a "fortress" around Benjamin Sesko.

Contrary to speculation about the departure of key players, Manchester United's management has issued a firm statement regarding Benjamin Sesko's future. Despite intense interest from two La Liga clubs, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the 23-year-old striker remains part of Old Trafford's long-term plans.

Sesko's statistics and impact over the past season have convinced the Red Devils' hierarchy. The Manchester club has affirmed that the striker is the future of the club and will reject all transfer offers this summer, regardless of financial pressure or promises from Spain.

Arsenal and Declan Rice's "mission" in the transfer market.

In London, Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. What's noteworthy about this deal is the Gunners' approach. Instead of relying solely on paper negotiations, Arsenal are hoping Declan Rice can play a persuasive role in convincing his England teammate to join the Emirates Stadium.

Rice's intervention is seen as key to giving Arsenal an advantage over their rivals. Morgan Rogers, 23, has made significant progress at Aston Villa, and securing the midfielder's signature would give manager Mikel Arteta more diverse attacking options for the new season.

Other notable developments in Europe

The race to sign Crysencio Summerville is heating up more than ever as PSG officially joins the race alongside Manchester United. The West Ham winger is a hot commodity after his impressive performance at the World Cup. The arrival of the French giants will undoubtedly cause the Dutch star's price to skyrocket.

In Italy, Juventus are looking to upgrade their defense with two experienced players: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and center-back John Stones. Notably, John Stones is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester City, making it easier for the "Old Lady" to approach the 32-year-old defender to add steel to their backline.

In other developments:

• Newcastle United:Brighton are stepping up their pursuit of young midfielder Yasin Ayari.
• Leeds United:A formal £20 million bid has been submitted to Southampton for Shea Charles in order to help them achieve promotion.
• Chelsea:Striker Nicolas Jackson has affirmed his loyalty to the West London club. The 25-year-old is determined to impress new manager Xabi Alonso and secure a starting place next season.