Man United transfer news LIVE - Marcus Rashford twist, Jose Mourinho 'plot', Semenyo move

Welcome back to the Manchester United transfer blog on Friday, May 16.

United travel to Chelsea this evening in the Premier League but the focus remains fully on next week's Europa League final. A victory in Bilbao will make the summer transfer window for the Reds a lot easier as the lure of Champions League football will help their negotiating stance.

The latest name linked with a move to United is Antoine Semenyo. AFC Bournemouth's forward has emerged as a target in recent weeks with reports linking United with opening talks for him.

If they are to sign him, a £60m price tag will likely be attached so sales are a must. Marcus Rashford is expected out of the club this summer but MEN Sport reported a twist in that saga yesterday.

Meanwhile, former boss Jose Mourinho is believed to be sniffing round United looking for a deal.

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As reported yesterday by our Chief United Writer Samuel Luckhurst, Villa do not have first refusal on Rashford and that could help United.

If Villa had been allowed to negotiate with Rashford and were unable to get a