Transfer notebook: Marcus Rashford's escape route revealed, Arsenal ready for West Ham raid, Prem duo on red alert for Southampton ace

Manchester United sideline Marcus Rashford could be offered a Saudi escape route from Old Trafford.

Clubs, including Al Ittihad, managed by former United defender Laurent Blanc, have been put on alert after Rashford was fired by Ruben Amorim for victory in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Sources have confirmed to talkSPORT that United are open to offers for the academy's poster boy as Amorim attempts to clean up the culture in his dressing room.

While Rashford is reluctant to leave his boyhood club as he harbors hopes of earning an England call-up for the 2026 World Cup, senior United figures feel parting ways would be best for both parties.

The 27-year-old was fined two weeks' wages in January after calling in sick during training after being photographed drinking in a Belfast nightspot and there are ongoing concerns about his off-field lifestyle.

The fact he is United's highest-paid player with a contract worth almost £400,000-a-week including bonuses means the list of potential suitors is minimal.

Will Arsenal attack West Ham again?

West Ham are keen to cash in on Mohamed Kudus if they receive a big offer in January.

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Kudus after seeing their goals dry up from open play, leaving them six points behind the Premier League leaders. Liverpoolwho also have a match on their hands.

The Ghanaian is believed to have an £85m release clause which kicks in in the summer, so if the Gunners want to sign him sooner they would have to fork out an equally hefty sum.

Arsenal would have to sell players to finance the move for 24-year-old Kudus, who has scored ten goals in 38 Premier League starts.

Belgian winger Leandro Trossard attracted interest from Saudi Arabia during the summer.

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Dibling U-turn

It already seems like an impossible task for those who do not have managers. Southampton stay on top and they also risk losing their best player.

This Notebook previously reported that teen sensation Tyler Dibling is being scouted by manchester united and Newcastle.

We can now reveal the 18-year-old is delaying signing a new deal and reliable sources close to the south coast say he feels “disrespected” by the way talks have been handled.

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Dibling has made 17 appearances for the struggling Saints this season and has been a rare shining light.

He left the club once before to join. Chelsea before returning in September 2022 after failing to settle in west London.

Cherries ready to jump

Bournemouth are among the teams keeping an eye on in-form Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell, talkSPORT understands.

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Campbell, son of the late Arsenal and Everton The legend, Kevin, has reached a great level of form in recent weeks, scoring six goals in his last eight games.

The Championship has been a happy hunting ground for the high-flying Cherries in recent years, with the likes of Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott all selected from the second tier.