BBC Sport went to Wythenshawe and Withington, where Marcus Rashford grew up, to speak to locals about the Manchester United player.
Swansea City and Wales midfielder Joe Allen could opt to retire from football at the end of the current season.
The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title
All football fans love to see a local lad flourishing for their club, and Cardiff City seem to have a homegrown rising star on their hands in the form of Cian Ashford. The 20-year-old has impressed in the Championship in recent weeks, and the young forward caught the eye with a superbly taken goal in Thursday's 1-0 FA Cup win at Sheffield United. Cardiff's captain, Joe Ralls, was similarly impressed.