Press (Football) Gossip

Barcelona's on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has agreed a deal with the Spanish club,
Aston Villa are keen on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
and Real Madrid want Manchester City's Rodri.

England striker Marcus Rashford, 28, has agreed a three-year deal with Barcelona and the Spanish club intend to trigger a release clause of about £26m to turn his loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Chelsea's 24-year-old Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on loan at Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund's Guinea forward Serhou Guirassy, 29, are among the options AC Milan are interested in. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Aston Villa are also keen on Jackson as they plan to let 30-year-old England forward Ollie Watkins leave in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid want to sign 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Spain international set to cost about £44m. (Radio Marca), external

England winger Anthony Gordon has been linked with Arsenal but, rather than suggestions the 25-year-old has two years left on his Newcastle United deal, he actually has four. (Sky Sports), external

Atletico Madrid and Juventus have joined Newcastle in wanting to sign 26-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, who has fallen out of favour at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. (Football Insider), external

Juventus have made 27-year-old France striker Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain, a top summer transfer target. (Tuttosport, via Football Italia), external

Former England boss Gareth Southgate has been linked with taking over at Manchester United but says he is "not actively looking for a role in coaching". (Football Boardrrom Podcast, via Star), external

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has played down reports suggesting he is considering his future at the Serie A club. (Football Italia)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Barcelona are making progress towards signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal from Manchester United in the summer - The Athletic

Nottingham Forest have taken steps to ensure they remain on the right side of UEFA's multi-club ownership rules in light of their progress in the Europa League - The Athletic

Graeme Souness has revealed that he is trapped in Abu Dhabi amid Iranian strikes, with the Liverpool legend sharing an update on social media detailing the 'loud bangs' he heard overnight - Mail on Sunday


WORLD CUP 2026

US men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said it is very difficult to "stay on the sidelines" of political issues during a radio interview with "Radiogaceta de los Deportes" on RNE in Spain in which he was asked about the US men's Olympic hockey team, President Donald Trump and the actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - The Athletic

FA chiefs have held crisis talks over the possible ramifications for the World Cup of the United States' military strikes on Iran, which have already led to the cancellation of an England Lions cricket match due to be played on Sunday in Abu Dhabi - Sunday Times
 
Chelsea could join the race for Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez,
Manchester City looking to make a big move for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento
and Crystal Palace determined to hold on to keeper Dean Henderson.

Chelsea have emerged as potential rivals to Newcastle United for the signature of Uruguay international Darwin Nunez. The 26-year-old forward has been frozen out at Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in favour of 38-year-old French forward Karim Benzema. (Chronicle Live), external

Manchester City are willing to pay £70m - a world record fee for a full-back - in order to land England international Tino Livramento, 23, from Newcastle United. (Teamtalk), external

Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck's contract at Borussia Dortmund runs out in 2027 and the 26-year-old, who has been linked with Liverpool, is one of Real Madrid's top targets for the summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Sunderland and West Ham are interested in 24-year-old Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, who could be allowed to leave AC Milan. (AS - in Spanish), external

Manchester United keeper Altay Bayindir is expected to leave the club in the summer, with Besiktas a possible destination for the 27-year-old Turkey international. (Football Insider), external

England striker striker Marcus Rashford, 28, has agreed to his wages being reduced while also foregoing some bonuses in an effort to make his loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona permanent. (Teamtalk), external

Crystal Palace will block any approaches for Dean Henderson from Tottenham and other clubs. The 28-year-old, who has four England caps, has been a crucial part of Palace's success under Oliver Glasner. (Football Insider), external

Juventus could be prepared to sell Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners but want at least 30m euros (£26m) for the 28-year-old, who has been linked with Galatasaray and Roma. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Nottingham Forest do not intend to exercise a 35m euro (£31m) option to turn Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca's loan move from Napoli into a permanent switch. (Niocolo Schira, via Football italia)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United may be confronted with the prospect of Mason Mount's departure during the summer transfer window, with the midfielder continuing to attract Premier League interest - The Express.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke will appeal his red card following his side's home defeat to Manchester City - and ask the FA to review 'ref cam' footage in a bid to get it overturned - The Mirror.


WORLD FOOTBALL

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has reached an agreement to join Brazilian side Corinthians - The Express.

Four Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League fixtures have been postponed following the U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran - The Athletic.


WORLD CUP 2026

Fifa is optimistic Iran will be at the World Cup despite reported doubt at its national federation following military strikes by the United States - The Telegraph.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fears he could be denied a record sixth World Cup tournament after the 41-year-old legend appeared to pick up a muscle injury durinduring Al-Nassr's 3-1 win over Al-Feyha in the Saudi Pro League - The Sun.
 
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus,
Manchester United want Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes,
Tottenham players face relegation wage cut.

Inter Milan are interested in Liverpool's Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, 33, with Juventus also keen. (La Repubblica - subscription required - in Italian), external

Manchester United want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, 28, to replace midfielder Casemiro this summer - with the 34-year-old United midfielder endorsing his Brazil team-mate. (AS), external

Tottenham players are facing mandatory wage cuts if the club are relegated from the Premier League into the Championship. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Spurs defender Micky van de Ven is not interested in extending his contract with the under-performing club with Barcelona and Real Madrid monitoring the Netherlands international, 24, for a summer move. (Give Me Sport), external

Bayern Munich will turn their attentions to a new contract for 32-year-old England striker Harry Kane after France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, signed a new deal last month. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona are all monitoring Inter Milan's 26-year-old Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni. (Caughtoffside), external

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka when his contract expires this summer with the 31-year-old Germany midfielder keen to play in the Premier League despite interest from Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan. (Christian Falk via Bayern Insider), external

Barcelona are ready to pay Manchester United the fee they want to turn 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford's loan move into a permanent one. (Mirror), external

Manchester City are keen on re-signing Lukas Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund. The 25-year-old was released by City five years ago without making a Premier League appearance but is wanted back by Pep Guardiola. (Goal), external

Manchester United have added Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac, 54, to their shortlist for their next managerial appointment. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid have the upper hand in the race to sign Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, from Borussia Dortmund due to their friendly relationship with the Bundesliga club. (AS - in Spanish), external

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover receives a bonus every time the team score from a dead-ball situation. (Times - subscription required)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their hunt for a new sporting director with checks believed to have been made on a number of potential candidates, including Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman - The Telegraph

Spurs players face wage cuts if the club are relegated from the Premier League, owing to clauses written into their contracts - The Athletic

Tim Sherwood says Spurs can not blame injuries for their poor form and must make changes to stay in the Premier League

The Arsenal set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, receives a bonus every time the team score from a dead-ball situation - The Times

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be in for a culture shock at Mansfield Town this weekend, with the pitch described as a "tricky surface" - The Mirror

Chelsea are cracking down on players earning needless yellow and red cards as the club aim to stop their disciplinary record from derailing their season - The Telegraph

Mykhailo Mudryk has returned to training at semi-professional club Uxbridge FC's facilities amid a continued silence over his doping ban at Chelsea - Daily Mail

Benjamin Sesko has taken flight at Manchester United after drowning out the noise of aeroplanes at his home by having double glazing fitted at his Cheshire home - The Sun

Ex-Premier League referee Mark Halsey has called for the PGMOL to take a 'no-nonsense' approach to incidents from corners, and likened the current game to rugby - The Sun

The Football Association is keen to explore a challenge system for subjective VAR decisions - The Telegraph
 
Barcelona to step up efforts for Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven,
Bruno Fernandes future at Manchester United depends on Champions League qualification
and Aston Villa keen on Fulham's Harry Wilson.

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, 24, is wanted by Barcelona, who are set to intensify their efforts to sign the Netherlands international in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are prepared to offer Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes an improved deal worth up to £400,000 a week - but the 31-year-old will base a decision on his Old Trafford future on whether the club qualify for the Champions League. (Mirror), external

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's long-term future at Manchester United is still up in the air as talks over a new contract for the 20-year-old drag on. (Mail - subscription required), external

Arsenal have been told by Inter Milan that 20-year-old Italian forward Pio Esposito is not for sale at any price. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Juventus are set to revive their interest in Paris St-Germain's French forward Randal Kolo Muani, 27, who is currently on loan at Tottenham. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Aston Villa are one of the clubs interested in 28-year-old Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson, whose contract at Fulham runs out in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Brentford are set to offload up to five players in the summer, including 23-year-old Portugal midfielder Fabio Carvalho. (The I - subscription required), external

Manchester United have no intention of selling English midfielder Mason Mount, 27, in the summer despite interest from Aston Villa and Fulham. (Football Insider), external

Juventus appear to have made progress in extending the contract of 26-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose deal runs out in the summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Bayern Munich and Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, 28, have halted talks over a new contract as there is a large gap between the expectations of both parties. (Sky Sports Germany)
 
Real Madrid look to have ended their interest in Manchester City's Rodri,
three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram
and Liverpool switch interest to RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.

Real Madrid have distanced themselves from a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with one of the reasons being that the 29-year-old Spain international could cost at least 60m euros (£52m). (Sport - in Spanish), external

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is contemplating signing a new contract at the club despite interest from Crystal Palace and Tottenham. (Mail - subscription required), external

Former Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli, 29, is back training at Spurs as he seeks a return to football after leaving Italian side Como in September. (Standard), external

Crystal Palace have added former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank to their list of potential managers to replace the departing Oliver Glasner. (Sun), external

Real Madrid are considering replacing manager Alvaro Arbeloa with AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri for next season. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are weighing up a move for 24-year-old Juventus and France midfielder Khephren Thuram. (CaughtOffside), external

France forward Antonie Griezmann, 34, faces a decision over whether to stay at Atletico Madrid or accept an offer to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City. (Footmercato - in French), external

Bayern Munich are seriously considering a move for Galatasaray and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 27, as they look to prepare for 32-year-old England forward Harry Kane's eventual departure. (Footmercato - in French), external

German club RB Leipzig will want about 80m euros (£70m) if they are to sell 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United among others. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have switched their attentions to Diomande as they do not believe they will be able to sign France winger Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, who want to extend the 24-year-old's contract beyond 2029. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Hearts could eventually claim £2m from 16-year-old Keir McMeekin's imminent transfer to Manchester City, with the Scotland Under-17 midfielder poised to sign a pre-contract agreement before a summer move to the Premier League side. (Mail)
 
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Elliot Anderson,
several Premier League clubs are interested in Fulham's Samuel Amissah,
and Liverpool have identified Yan Diomande as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Manchester City are close to completing a deal to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. (Teamtalk), external

Anderson favours a move to City over neighbours Manchester United, but Nottingham Forest value the 23-year-old at more than £70m. (Talksport), external

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are set to battle to sign England Under-19 centre-back Samuel Amissah, 18, from Fulham. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool want 19-year-old Yan Diomande to replace Mohamed Salah on the right wing and the RB Leipzig winger could cost them £87m. (Teamtalk), external

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto de Zerbi are Tottenham's top managerial targets this summer - however former player Robbie Keane, now in charge of Ferencvaros, could be considered if they are relegated to the Championship. (GiveMeSport), external

Arne Slot's position as Liverpool boss is set to come under significant scrutiny at the end of the season, with former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso the only manager the club's owners want to succeed the Dutchman. (Teamtalk), external

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie, 24, will join Arsenal on a permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen at the end of this season. (Sun), external

The Gunners will need to sell a first-team player this summer, with Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 27, and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli, 24, among the potential candidates. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United plan to hold contract talks with Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, after this summer's World Cup. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs interested in Bayern Munich's 21-year-old Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, who could cost 65m euros (£56m). (Caught Offside)
 
Several names - including those of two former club heroes - are in the running to take the reins at Tottenham,
while Serie A champions Napoli are looking to secure the future of Scott McTominay.

Tottenham have held talks with former Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi about a summer appointment if they stay in the Premier League. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Former manager and player Glenn Hoddle has offered to ensure Tottenham avoid relegation should interim boss Igor Tudor be sacked after losing his opening three games. (Mail), external

Another former Tottenham player, Robbie Keane, has also emerged as one of the leading candidates if the north London side axe the Croat. (TeamTalk), external

Napoli hope to move quickly to secure the long-term future of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, amid interest from the Premier League. (Goal), external

Newcastle United striker William Osula says he does not know what the future holds, but his focus for now is on Tyneside. The 22-year-old Dane has previously been linked with Stuttgart. (ChronicleLive), external

Antoine Griezmann, 34, has decided not to leave Atletico Madrid mid-season; Orlando City had showed strong interest in the former France forward. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required), external

Manchester City are sure to offer England international Phil Foden a new contract when his current one expires at the end of next season, but negotiations will not be easy given the 25-year-old midfielder's inconsistent form. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

England midfielder Mason Mount, 27, has no intention of forcing an exit from Manchester United this summer. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United have been informed that Trabzonspor are not willing to pay the club's valuation of £40m to £43m for Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, this summer. (MEN), external

Brentford winger Kevin Schade, 24, continues to attract interest with Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan chasing the Germany international's signature. (TeamTalk, external)
 
Manchester United have set their sights on one of Bournemouth's star players,
while Unai Emery could be on his way out at Aston Villa
and Newcastle United need to target a new shot-stopper.

Manchester United have added Bournemouth's English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

Unai Emery looks increasingly likely to leave Aston Villa this summer as the Spanish head coach's frustrations grow over financial restrictions surrounding the club. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle United's search for a new number one goalkeeper will be critical for head coach Eddie Howe as Nick Pope's form has faltered and the Magpies do not want to make Aaron Ramsdale's loan move from Southampton permanent. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's representative says "what is being said about negotiations to coach Real Madrid are just rumours for now" and that "nobody has contacted us at this time". (Goal), external

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has vowed his team will be better next season, hinting at him honouring the final year of his contract following speculation this campaign could be the Spaniard's last. (Sky Sports), external

Edu will leave his role as head of global football at Nottingham Forest just eight months after he was appointed, with the Brazilian's exit terms being finalised. (Talksport), external

Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are two other Newcastle players whose futures are uncertain as the club face the prospect of missing out on European competition next season. (ChronicleLive), external

Portugal international Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave Manchester City in June as a free agent as there are no ongoing negotiations to renew the midfielder's contract. (Matteo Moretto - in Spanish), external

Manchester City are interested in re-signing Felix Nmecha as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 25-year-old Germany midfielder has impressed for Borussia Dortmund this season. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool are firming up their interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and believe £70m could secure the 23-year-old Brazilian's signature. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are preparing to push for a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, while Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested in the 25-year-old Italy international. (Tuttosport - in Italian)


Manchester United​

Manchester United have added Bournemouth attacker Marcus Tavernier to their summer transfer window shortlist, just days after Michael Carrick confirmed the club's intention to sign a winger - Mail on Sunday

Manchester United have appointed Darren Hughes in a new role as the club's head of academy football development and methodology - The Athletic

Manchester United are lining up friendlies in five different European cities during their pre-season tour - The Sun on Sunday

Edu is set to leave his position as Nottingham Forest's global head of football, just eight months after his arrival at the City Ground - The Athletic


MLS
Atletico Madrid football director Mateu Alemany has said that forward Antoine Griezmann 'will continue' with the club after talks were held over a transfer to MLS club Orlando City - The Athletic

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said this week that Lionel Messi's compensation amounts to about $70m to $80m a year, when including his ownership share in the team - The Athletic

World football
CONCACAF are working with Jamaican team Mount Pleasant after 10 of its players were unable to obtain visas for the club's Champions Cup match against MLS team LA Galaxy on Wednesday - The Athletic
 
Callum Wilson agrees to stay with West Ham,
Ibrahim Sangare added to Manchester United shortlist
and Manchester City close in Tino Livramento.

England striker Callum Wilson, 34, has agreed a new one-year deal at West Ham just weeks after his departure looked imminent. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United have added Nottingham Forest's Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 28, to their transfer shortlist for this summer. (CaughtOffside), external

Manchester City are closing in on Newcastle United's England full-back Tino Livramento, 23. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle are showing a strong interest in signing versatile English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, from Bournemouth. (Teamtalk), external

Real Madrid scouts watched Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, as his Newcastle team were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City on Saturday. (Sun), external

Liverpool's Andy Robertson says conversations over his future will not be "played out in public" after the Scotland left-back, 31, went close to joining Tottenham in January. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich's 31-year-old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka. (Christian Falk), external

Germany winger Julian Brandt, 29, will leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Sky Sports), external

RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Borussia Monchengladbach defensive midfielder Rocco Reitz, with the two clubs in direct talks over a move for the 23-year-old German. (Florian Plettenberg)
 
Tottenham's Djed Spence a target for Juventus,
Real Madrid put Mauricio Pochettino on managerial shortlist,
Liverpool consider move for French winger Moussa Diaby.

Juventus are interested in signing Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Liverpool are giving serious thought to signing 26-year-old Al-Ittihad and France winger Moussa Diaby, with the former Aston Villa man keen to leave the Saudi Pro League club this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Real Madrid have the USA head coach and former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino on the shortlist of candidates to replace Alvaro Arbeloa in the Bernabeu hot seat ahead of next season. (ESPN), external

Newcastle are determined to hold on to midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, and are engaged with contract talks with the Brazil international despite Manchester United's interest. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester United will will not rush into appointing a permanent manager despite interim boss Michael Carrick advancing his case. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Newcastle and England defender Tino Livramento, 23, is not close to agreeing to join Manchester City in a summer deal despite speculation. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 27, is not planning to hold talks with Liverpool over a new contract this summer but is happy at Anfield despite links with Real Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Napoli want to extend the contract of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay until 2030 in a bid to ward off any interest in the 29-year-old this summer. (Il Mattino - in Italian - subscription required), external

West Ham striker Callum Wilson has verbally agreed terms on a new one-year contract despite Celtic's interest in the 34-year-old Englishman. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester City are unlikely to trigger a clause which would see talented 16-year-old American midfielder Cavan Sullivan join them from MLS outfit Philadelphia Union next season. (The I - subscription required), external

Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason is a leading candidate to replace Igor Tudor as interim boss at Spurs. (Football Insider), external

Bayer Leverkusen will consider the future of boss Kasper Hjulmand at the end of the season. (Florian Plettenberg)
 
Arsenal line up free transfer move for Julian Brandt,
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali remains a wanted man despite price tag
and Chelsea will stick with striker Liam Delap.

Arsenal are keen on signing Germany midfielder Julian Brandt, 29, when his Borussia Dortmund contract expires this summer. (Metro), external

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen on Freiburg's 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal, though, have dropped their interest in Newcastle's 25-year-old Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Chronicle), external

A return to Serie A also appears unlikely for Tonali after Newcastle put a £77m (90 euros) price tag on the player, which will put off Juventus, but Manchester United and Manchester City still remain keen. (Matteo Moretto via Football Italia), external

Juventus have opened talks with Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva about a move when the 31-year-old's contract expires, but face competition from clubs including Galatasaray and Inter Miami. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Brighton are confident of beating Chelsea to the summer signing of Cologne's German winger Said el Mala, 19, who has impressed in his first season in the Bundesliga. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea do not want to sell striker Liam Delap this summer despite the 23-year-old Englishman scoring just one Premier League goal in an injury-hit season. (Mirror), external

Liverpool remain in the market for a defender this summer and Eintracht Frankfurt's Germany international Nnamdi Collins is a target, with Arsenal also monitoring the 22-year-old. (Mirror), external

Barcelona are lining up alternatives to Marcus Rashford should they they be unable to agree a deal to make the 28-year-old England forward's loan move from Manchester United a permanent one. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Crystal Palace are leading the race for Millwall winger Femi Azeez, with the 24-year-old Englishman watched by several Premier League clubs including Everton and Brentford. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United are all interested in Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. The 43-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season. (i paper, external)
 
Manchester United eye up a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo,
Arsenal show interest in Tino Livramento,
and Tottenham Hotspur will allow Antonin Kinsky to leave on loan.

Nottingham Forest and Brazil defender Murillo, 23, is one of several defenders on Manchester United's shortlist of potential summer signings. (i paper), external

Arsenal will consider a bid for Newcastle and England full-back Tino Livramento this summer, with the 23-year-old yet to show willingness to extend his contract beyond 2028. (Telegraph - subscription required)., external

Tottenham Hotspur will allow goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, 22, to leave the club on loan this summer to rebuild his confidence after the Czech Republic international was withdrawn after just 17 minutes against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. (Telegraph - subscription required), external.

Manchester City and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku, 23, will seek assurances over his long-term future at the Premier League club with Atletico Madrid monitoring his situation. (Teamtalk)., external

West Ham would like to make the loan signing of Chelsea and France defender Axel Disasi, 28, permanent if they secure Premier League survival, but are not willing to match the £38.8m fee Chelsea paid for him in 2023. (Mail+ - subscription required)., external

Aston Villa will rival Arsenal for the signature of Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Julian Brandt, 29, who will become a free agent this summer. (Football Insider)., external

Juventus are ready to step up their pursuit of Bournemouth and Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)., external

Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, wants to leave Manchester United this summer after the club blocked a January departure. (Sun), external

Liverpool and Arsenal lead the race to sign Stuttgart and Germany Under-21 defender Finn Jeltsch, 19, with Bayern Munich also interested. (Teamtalk), external.

Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, will sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club until 2030 despite interest from Manchester United. (Florian Plettenberg)
 
Manchester City and Barcelona hold talks over striker Erling Haaland,
Manchester United scout West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes,
Newcastle eye Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

Barcelona have held talks with Manchester City to ensure they get first refusal on Norway striker Erling Haaland, 25, should he ever become available for transfer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

However, Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, played down the Barcelona links on a Spanish TV programme. (Times - subscription required), external

Newcastle United's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, is on Manchester United's shortlist of possible midfield targets. (Sun), external

Manchester United have been scouting West Ham's 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who will seek a summer move if the club are relegated. (Talksport), external

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp might leave his role as Red Bull's global head of soccer and return to management as Germany coach after the World Cup. (Bild - in German), external

Newcastle are in the market for a new striker this summer, despite spending £124m on the position last year, while Cologne and Germany U21s winger Said El Mala, 19, is also on the Magpies' radar. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

Newcastle have stepped up their interest in Monaco's highly rated Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara, 22, in recent months. (The I - subscription required), external

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier, 35, could yet receive a new contract at St James' Park as Arsenal continue to court fellow English full-back Tino Livramento, 23. (Football Insider), external

Juventus are among the clubs interested in signing veteran Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, with his contract at Barcelona set to expire in the summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Liverpool insiders have quashed rumours that Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, could be offloaded to Real Madrid after just one season at Anfield. (Teamtalk), external

Ex-Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche is being considered as a replacement for Igor Tudor as Tottenham interim boss. (Independent), external

But Dyche would be reluctant to take the job and would want a commitment beyond the end of the season, with ex-Tottenham players Robbie Keane and Ryan Mason potential options. (Talksport), external

Atletico Madrid are willing to sell Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, to a club in the Premier League provided they pay £85m, but will not allow him to join Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Inter Milan are willing to let defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, and midfielder Nicolo Barella, 29, leave in the summer should they receive suitable offers for the Italy duo. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United have scouted West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes with the 21-year-old set to leave the club if they are relegated - talkSPORT.

Tottenham are considering former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche as a potential replacement for Igor Tudor - The Independent.

Sean Dyche would be reluctant to take over Tottenham Hotspur on a short-term deal - talkSPORT.

Gus Poyet has offered his services to Tottenham should they decide to part ways with Igor Tudor - The Sun.

Newcastle want to sign a striker this summer and could target Dominic Solanke, Pio Esposito, Liam Delap and Said El Mala - Daily Mail.

Myles Lewis-Skelly has voiced his frustrations regarding game time to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and could leave the club in the summer - The Sun.


LALIGA

Barcelona have held talks with Manchester City to ensure they get first refusal on Erling Haaland if he decides to leave the Etihad Stadium in the future - SPORT.

Atletico Madrid are willing to sell striker Julian Alvarez if a Premier League club pay £85m but will not sell to LaLiga rivals Barcelona - SPORT.


OTHER FOOTBALL

Jurgen Klopp could become the new manager of Germany's national team in the summer - Bild.

Khadija Shaw is close to extending her Manchester City contract despite interest from WSL champions Chelsea - The Guardian.


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Robbie Keane is the frontrunner to become the next Celtic manager, with the club making background plans ahead of the end of the season - The Guardian.
 
Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in the summer,
Tottenham draw up potential replacements for Igor Tudor
and Arsenal prepare Leon Goretzka deal.

England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, could return to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona, who are interested in Chelsea and Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, as an alternative. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Rashford wants to stay at Barca, but talks have hit a stumbling block and sporting director Deco has proposed a second season-long loan to allow the Spanish side more time to pay off an option-to-buy fee to Manchester United. (Talksport), external

Tottenham are drawing up potential options to replace Igor Tudor as head coach if they decide another managerial change is needed. (Athletic - subscription required), external

While Tottenham boss Tudor is set to remain in charge in the short term, he has already alienated a number of players. (Talksport), external

Manchester United have a five-man shortlist of managers who could replace caretaker Michael Carrick in the summer - Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, Aston Villa's Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth, former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi and Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann. (Sun), external

Napoli will trigger the 44m euro (£38m) clause to buy Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, 23, and make his loan deal from Manchester United permanent. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal are preparing a formal offer to sign Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, 31, as a free agent in the summer. (Teamtalk), external

However, AC Milan are also interested in Goretzka, who Bayern Munich have already confirmed will leave the club at the end of the season. (Goal), external

Liverpool will have competition from Barcelona if they pursue a move for Inter Milan and Italy centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, 26. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are frontrunners to sign Bournemouth and United States midfielder Tyler Adams in the summer, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested in the 27-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal could earn about £1.7m if Juventus move for ex-Gunners and Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, 26, who joined Porto on loan in September with an obligation to buy for about £23m. (Sun)
 
Premier League clubs offered hope of Eduardo Camavinga deal,
Arsenal in talks for Castello Lukeba,
and Adam Wharton wanted by Premier League trio.

Real Madrid will listen to offers for France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 23, this summer with a number of Premier League clubs expressing interest in his signature. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Arsenal have opened discussions with RB Leipzig for their 23-year-old France centre-back Castello Lukeba. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all set to battle it out for the services of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22. (Football Insider), external

And Chelsea and Manchester United also find themselves in another tug-of-war, with the two sides among the main suitors for Cologne's 19-year-old German forward Said el Mala. (Caughtoffside), external

Aston Villa are competing with several clubs across Europe for the signature of 29-year-old Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt, who will be out of contract this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Newcastle could reunite with academy graduate Elliot Anderson, 23, in the summer, with the Nottingham Forest and England midfielder seen as a perfect replacement if Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, or Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, depart. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, 33, has emerged as a major summer target for Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester United and Liverpool are the leading contenders for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, 19, after Bayern Munich pulled out of the race for the Ivory Coast winger. (Christian Falk), external

Manchester City want to ensure England midfielder Phil Foden, 25, remains beyond his current deal, which expires in 2027, and are keen to speed up the process of finalising a new contract. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United are willing pay around 100m euros (£86.7m) to meet 23-year-old Spain winger Nico Williams' release clause with Athletic Club. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Liverpool are set sign highly rated Scottish defender Dara Jikiemi, 16, after he rejected the offer of a three-year deal from Celtic. (Teamtalk)
 
Lewis Hall attracting interest from clubs across Europe,
Manchester City could get Pedro Porro in cut-price deal,
and Sunderland want Thiago Pitarch.

Scouts from Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona have been closely monitoring 21-year-old England and Newcastle defender Lewis Hall. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester City could also sign Spain defender Pedro Porro, 26, for significantly less than his £80m valuation due to Tottenham's financial situation if they are relegated. (Football Insider), external

Sunderland are prepared to pay 15m euros (£12.9m) to sign Spanish midfielder Thiago Pitarch, 18, from Real Madrid. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Clubs in England and across Europe have made contact with Liverpool about the availability of 25-year-old Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham are considering up to eight candidates to replace under-pressure manager Igor Tudor, with Sean Dyche, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto de Zerbi among them. (Talksport), external

Crystal Palace are set to rival Leeds for Derby's 25-year-old United States forward Patrick Agyemang. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea could accelerate plans to sign French winger Rayane Messi, 18, from Strasbourg amid growing interest from Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. (Teamtalk)
 
Bayern Munich set to rival Manchester United for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson,
Morgan Rogers could leave Aston Villa if they fail to qualify for the Champions League,
while Arsenal trio face uncertain future at the club.

Manchester United are set to face competition for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, with Bayern Munich ready to step up their interest in the England international. (Mail + - subscription required), external

Aston Villa's English winger Morgan Rogers, 23, may be tempted to look for Champions League football elsewhere if Unai Emery's side fail to qualify for next season's competition. (Talksport), external

Arsenal's Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli, 24, faces an uncertain future at the club along with English left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, 19, and 18-year-old English winger Ethan Nwaneri. (Times - subscription required), external

Newcastle fear being dragged into another Alexander Isak-style saga with Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, amid speculation of a £100m move to Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea or Real Madrid. (The I), external

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is a target for AC Milan and Inter Milan with the Netherlands international, 31, unable to command a regular starting spot this season. (Caughtoffside), external

Arsenal have little intention of allowing 23-year-old Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori to leave this summer despite growing interest from Serie A clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are eyeing up a potential deal to sign Real Madrid and France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 23, this summer. (Football Insider), external

Juventus are listening to offers for Jonathan David, 26, with West Ham, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest all expressing an interest in the Canada striker in the past. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Paris St-Germain have no plans whatsoever to sell 25-year-old Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini is wanted by Juventus with the 29-year-old Italian attacking midfielder out of contract at the Giallorossi at the end of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
 
Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka,
AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott,
while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala.

Arsenal will face competition from Juventus for the signature of Germany international Leon Goretzka with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

AC Milan are looking at Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott with the 24-year-old available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. (Independent), external

Brighton are keen to wrap up a deal with Cologne for 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala after the player changed agents. (Bild - in German - subscription required), external

Manchester City could let Brazilian winger Savinho, 21, leave in the summer with Tottenham possible suitors if they retain their Premier League status. (Football Insider, external)

Juventus will target Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, after cooling their interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, 25, because Manchester United and Arsenal are both keen on the Italy midfielder. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign 23-year-old United States forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven with personal terms also agreed. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Liverpool's Richard Hughes is on a three-strong shortlist to become the new sporting director at Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Xabi Alonso would target the signings of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, and Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, if he were to replace Arne Slot at Anfield in the summer. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United have made contact with Ajax to explore the potential terms of a deal for 20-year-old Belgium forward Mika Godts. (Sacha Tavolieri), external

Real Madrid and Barcelona are ahead of Premier League clubs in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar's 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit because he wants to move to Spain to live in sunnier weather. (AS - in Spanish), external

Manchester United and Liverpool are both stepping up their interest in Wolves and Portugal midfielder Joao Gomes, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will extend his contract until 2028 after Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club's president. (Florian Plettenberg)
 
Barcelona want a second Marcus Rashford loan,
Manchester United eye Wilfred Ndidi,
Dortmund try to re-sign Jadon Sancho.

Barcelona will look to keep Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, on loan for another season to avoid paying a £26m transfer fee. (Daily Mail), external

United could look to pick up Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, 29, from Besiktas, with Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, 27, moving in the other direction. (SporX - in Turkish), external

Borussia Dortmund believe they can persuade United's Jadon Sancho, 25, to sign for a third spell at the Bundesliga club. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester United have a clear interest in Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali but Newcastle United would demand a fee of more than £100m if they decide to sell the 25-year-old. (The i), external

Juventus have been told they can sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United for as little as 25m euros (£21.6m) but are also open to considering a loan with an option to buy the 24-year-old Netherlands forward. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara is a target for Newcastle and the 22-year-old could leave Monaco this summer. (Football Insider), external

The Magpies are also interested in bringing in 21-year-old French goalkeeper Robin Risser from Lens. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French), external

West Ham are planning talks with Chelsea to turn the loan signing of France defender Axel Disasi, 28, into a permanent move. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea and Tottenham are chasing Hoffenheim's 23-year-old Kosovo striker Fisnik Asllani. (Bild - in German)
 
Bruno Guimaraes is wanted by some big-name teams,
Manchester United are set to rebuff another season's loan for Marcus Rashford,
and Tottenham captain Cristian Romero downplays talk of a move.

Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for about £69m, but renewed interest from Real Madrid threatens to complicate the move for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder. (Reuters), external

However, the Magpies are keen to keep Guimaraes and are lining up talks over a record new contract. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United will reject Barcelona's efforts to extend the loan of England international Marcus Rashford, 28, for another season, telling the Spanish club to pay the previously agreed £26m or send the forward back to Old Trafford. (Mirror), external

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has dismissed speculation linking him with a summer transfer, with the Argentine, 27, stating his commitment is to helping the club avoid relegation. (Independent), external

Meanwhile, striker Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris St Germain, is being lined up for a permanent move to Juventus where the 27-year-old spent time last season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, has yet to make a decision about his future amid interest from Saudi Arabia, while Al-Hilal are confident they can tempt Reds sporting director Richard Hughes to join them. (Mail - subscription required), external

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 28, is ready to reject any offers to leave Aston Villa having been on the radar of several clubs in Saudi Arabia. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid are in discussions with their 33-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger over a new deal. (Marca), external

Borussia Dortmund are interested in re-signing English forward Jadon Sancho. The 25-year-old, on loan at Aston Villa, will be out of contract at parent club Manchester United in June. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Manchester City are increasingly resigned to manager Pep Guardiola leaving at the end of the season, with potential replacements being assessed. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is a target for Inter Milan and the 29-year-old Italy international is believed to be open to a move to the Serie A club. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Brighton keeper Carl Rushworth, on loan at Coventry City, is attracting interest from as many as six Premier League clubs with the 24-year-old Englishman expected to command a fee of about £20m. (Talksport)
 
Newcastle are interested in Chelsea striker Liam Delap,
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo set to quadruple his wages,
Liverpool's hopes of signing Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni fading.

Chelsea striker Liam Delap is a potential summer target for Newcastle with a fee of about £40m suggested for the 23-year-old Englishman. (Talksport), external

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is set to extend his deal until 2031 and quadruple his wages at Old Trafford to £120,000 a week, alongside Harry Maguire's expected contract extension. (Talksport), external

Liverpool's hopes of convincing Inter Milan to sell Italy international defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, are fading. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham have watched German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, 23, as current number one Guglielmo Vicario looks at a return to Italy with Inter Milan favourites. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is not for sale at any price despite interest in the 27-year-old English midfielder from Manchester United. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe describes reports Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes could move to Manchester United as disrespectful to the Magpies and their 28-year-old skipper. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United and Liverpool are among the suitors for 28-year-old Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, who represents the United States at international level. (Caught Offside), external

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is one of the leading contenders to become the next Athletic Bilbao coach following Ernesto Valverde's decision to step down. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Iraola has also been discussed by Tottenham and Crystal Palace as they both search for a manager during the summer. (Mail+ - subscription required)
 
Roma full-back Wesley Franca has emerged as a target for Arsenal,
Liverpool and Chelsea keen on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga
while striker Marcus Rashford faces uncertain future at Barcelona.

Arsenal have stepped up their search for a right-back with Roma's 22-year-old Brazilian Wesley Franca a potential target. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with the Reds holding talks with the France international's representatives on two occasions. (Caught Offside), external

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says he does not know what will happen with England striker Marcus Rashford, with the club having an option to turn the 28-year-old's season-long loan from Manchester United into a permanent move for £26m. (Manchester Evening News), external

Arsenal are under pressure to sell players in the summer with very few first-team players considered untouchable. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, has ruled out leaving the Nou Camp before the end of the 2026-27 season despite interest from Saudi Arabia. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is totally committed to the club and the Brazilian will not make becoming the highest earner at St James' Park a huge part of talks over a new contract. (Newcastle Chronicle - subscription required), external

Fulham's bid to sign 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven and United States striker Ricardo Pepi has been put on hold despite the player completing a medical. (Fabrizio Romano), external

None of Chelsea's squad have asked to leave the club in the summer despite their struggles on the field. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

Barcelona and Real Madrid may be interested in Norway striker Erling Haaland but Manchester City have no intention of letting the 25-year-old leave this summer. (Football Insider), external

Juventus are assessing the possibility of signing 33-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, whose contract with Real Madrid runs out in the summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Atletico Madrid have made an offer of £30m plus £4m in add-ons for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, as they prepare for the summer transfer window. (Football Italia)
 
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Manchester United's radar,
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reservations over Barcelona switch,
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has already held talks with Manchester United.

Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly with the groundwork in place for a deal to sign the 19-year-old England international. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, favours a move to Barcelona when his contract runs out at the end of this season, but the Portugal international is concerned there are already enough young ball-playing midfielders in the Catalans' squad. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, tops Manchester United's list of potential replacements for fellow Brazilian Casemiro, 34, and the club has already held talks with the player's representatives. (UOL - in Portuguese), external

Manchester United will face competition for Chelsea's 21-year-old Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos with West Ham and outfit Juventus both interested in the player. (CaughtOffside), external

Inter Milan are also monitoring Santos' situation at Stamford Bridge and could move for him in the summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Veteran Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, is assessing whether to sign a further one-year deal at Barcelona or move elsewhere, potentially to a club in the United States' Major League Soccer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Tottenham are facing a crunch decision on the future of interim head coach Igor Tudor with the the club's season in further crisis. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

The international break is seen as the perfect time for key figures at Tottenham to call time on Tudor's spell in charge. (Football Insider), external

AC Milan have expressed an interest in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka when the 31-year-old German's deal expires in the summer. (Christian Falk)
 
England winger Jadon Sancho might return to Borussia Dortmund,
Zinedine Zidane agrees to take over as France manager
and Roberto de Zerbi lines up the Tottenham job.

Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa, has held talks with Borussia Dortmund about a return to the Bundesliga club on a free transfer with the 25-year-old willing to take a pay cut. (Sky Sports Deutschland - in German), external

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over as manager of France after the World Cup. The 53-year-old, who scored twice as France won the 1998 World Cup final, will replace Didier Deschamps. (ESPN), external

Former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi is open to becoming the new permanent Tottenham head coach should the club stay in the Premier League. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United have yet to make contact with any candidates to become their new permanent manager in the summer and the club's hierarchy will not rush into a decision. (Sky Sports), external

Newcastle's executive team still have faith in under-pressure manager Eddie Howe, while a high turnover of players is expected at St James' Park this summer. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

Chelsea's English right-back Josh Acheampong, 19, is seen as a good fit by Crystal Palace amid suggestions he might leave Stamford Bridge this summer. (Football Insider), external

Leeds and Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka, 27, is wanted by German clubs Schalke and Hannover. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are keen on signing left-back Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich this summer, with the Bundesliga club open to offers for the 25-year-old Canada international. (CFBayerninsider), external

Manchester United also want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports in his homeland Brazil suggesting the 28-year-old might be sold for £60m. (Sports Illustrated), external

France forward Antoine Griezmann, 35, is set to end his 10-season association with Atletico Madrid this summer and join MLS side Orlando City. (Times - subscription required)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham are considering appointing a permanent head coach before the end of the season with Roberto De Zerbi one of the names in the frame, according to The Times.

De Zerbi is open to taking over at Tottenham this summer if they stay in the Premier League, according to The Telegraph.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is open to joining Real Madrid this summer, according to talkSport.

Bayer Leverkusen are closely monitoring Fabian Hurzeler with the Brighton boss high on their shortlist of potential candidates to take over next season - Sky Germany.

Borussia Dortmund have held talks over re-signing Jadon Sancho as a free agent this summer - Sky Germany.


INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over as France head coach after the World Cup when Didier Deschamps steps down - ESPN.

SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

St Mirren haven't ruled out giving caretaker boss Craig McLeish the job until the end of the season - Scottish Sun.

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Antoine Griezmann is set to join MLS side Orlando City on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid this summer - Marca (Spain).
 
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali wants Italy return despite interest from Manchester rivals,
Ben White may be on his way out at Arsenal
and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola eyed by Premier League rivals.

Manchester City and Manchester United want Newcastle's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, although the former AC Milan player would prefer a return to his homeland. (Talksport), external

Ben White may be back in the England squad but the defender could leave Arsenal this summer with Everton keen on the 28-year-old. (FourFourTwo), external

Aston Villa are among several Premier League clubs considering a move for Paris St-Germain's Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, this summer. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United have added Fulham's 28-year-old United States international Antonee Robinson to their shortlist of left-back targets this summer. (Football Insider), external

West Ham and Nottingham Forest will face competition from AC Milan for the signing of Bologna's Argentine forward Santiago Castro, 21, this summer. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian), external

Manchester United are willing to spend up to £86.5m (100m euros) on Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, but the 22-year-old Spaniard does not want to leave the Spotify Camp Nou. (El Chiringuito via Football Espana), external

Paris St-Germain's 27-year-old France forward Randal Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Tottenham, is keen to move to Juventus in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Crystal Palace are considering a surprise move for Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who is out of contract in the summer, as they step up their search for a new manager once Oliver Glasner departs. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United also retain an interest in Spaniard Iraola, with the 43-year-old's Bournemouth future still uncertain. (Mirror), external

Chelsea's owners will give their backing to head coach Liam Rosenior even if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

But Como boss Cesc Fabregas is among Rosenior's potential replacements should Chelsea decide to make a managerial change. (Teamtalk), external

Juventus are keeping tabs on Real Madrid and Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 33, who is out of contract this summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian)


Premier League​

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali would prefer a return to Italy amid interest from Manchester United in a summer move - talkSport.

Liam Rosenior's position as Chelsea head coach is currently viewed as being secure even if the club miss out on qualifying for the Champions League - Telegraph.

Eddie Howe has Newcastle United's full support despite unrest among the club's fans, and the head coach will play a key role in a planned rebuild this summer - Times.

Crystal Palace are considering a surprise move for Andoni Iraola as they step up their search for a new manager this summer - Telegraph.

Manchester United want their new 100,000-capacity stadium ready in time to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup.

Benjamin Sesko's agent has hit out at the Manchester United striker being branded a "super sub" - Su

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International football
Theo Walcott has told Max Dowman to snub Thomas Tuchel if he calls up the Arsenal teenager to this summer's World Cup - Mirror.

Scottish Premiership​

Kyle Lafferty says he would be cheering on Hearts to win the Scottish Premiership if he was not a Rangers fan - Daily Record.
 
Al-Ittihad rekindle their efforts to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah,
Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye is among the players being considered by Manchester United,
and Barcelona line-up up a move for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Al-Ittihad had a £150m offer rejected for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in 2023 but the Saudi Pro League side have revived their interest in the 33-year-old Egypt international, who will be available on a free transfer after leaving the Reds in the summer. (ESPN), external

Salah did not get the interest in his services he might have hoped for in the January transfer window and, in negotiating his departure this summer, Liverpool's owners - Fenway Sports Group - thought holding out for a fee would make a difficult situation worse. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool have been in regular contact with former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, who won the Champions League with the Anfield club as a player, and the Spaniard would be willing to take over from Arne Slot in the summer if certain conditions are met. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool have been linked with replacing Salah with France winger Michael Olise but Bayern Munich are "relaxed" about the 24-year-old's future as he is under contract until 2029 and does not have a release clause. (Sport Bild - in German), external

Manchester United are looking at 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, Newcastle United and England defender Lewis Hall, 21, and Everton and Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as they prepare for a likely return to European competition. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who is leaving the club in the summer, agreed in January to remove a clause in his contract which would have triggered a one-year extension if the 34-year-old made 35 starts this season. (Manchester Evening News), external

Manchester United are confident they can find other clubs to buy England international Marcus Rashford, 28, if Barcelona opt not to turn his loan into a permanent move for £26m. (ESPN), external

Barcelona are keen on Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni but could face competition from Liverpool in any contest for the 26-year-old's signature. (Football Italia), external

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has the backing of the club, despite some unrest among fans following their Champions League exit to Barcelona and a defeat by rivals Sunderland. (Times - subscription required), external

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr says he is only thinking about staying at Real Madrid for a "long time", with the 25-year-old set to sign a contract extension. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, 24, says he has no intention of leaving the club after the Ecuador international was linked with Real Madrid. (El Chiringuito TV, via Standard), external

Juventus are closing in on securing Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic on a new deal, with the 26-year-old's contract running out in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)


Saudi Pro League are targeting both Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes from Liverpool;
Arsenal are investigating a deal for PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia;
Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United

Liverpool​

Liverpool will face a tough battle to land Bayern Munich star Michael Olise this summer, with the German heavyweights insisting their star man is not for sale. Olise is on Liverpool's radar as a replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah - Daily Mail

The Saudi Pro League are targeting both Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes from Liverpool this summer, in what could deepen a summer of upheaval at Anfield - The Independent

Mohamed Salah will be tempted by a staggering £200m-plus offer to become the Saudi Pro League's new poster boy - The Sun

Inter Miami are willing to rival interest from the Saudi Pro League in Mohamed Salah with a proposal that could see the Egyptian partner Lionel Messi in the MLS following his departure from Liverpool - The Independent

MLS commissioner Don Garber believes outgoing Liverpool legend Mo Salah could make a significant impact in the top flight of American soccer, and has urged him to move to the US - The Athletic


Manchester United

Manchester United are relaxed about Marcus Rashford's situation at Barcelona and are confident they would be able to find other suitors if the Spanish giants decide against triggering their option to make the move permanent - ESPN

Inter Miami have sounded out Manchester United midfielder Casemiro over a potential move to the MLS - Daily Mail

MLS sides Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United in the summer - The Athletic

Al Ittihad are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer for next season, but the Saudi Arabian club must first decide on Fabinho's future - ESPN
Manchester United will go to the Republic of Ireland for a four-day training camp at the start of April - The Athletic

The FA will snub Manchester United's new stadium and assign Wembley to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final - The Sun

Arsenal​

Arsenal are investigating a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in anticipation of a considerable reshuffle this summer - The Independent

Desperate Arsenal fans have been thwarted in their attempts to attend a potentially season-deciding away match, after West Ham United asked those trying to buy tickets to provide photographic evidence that they are genuine supporters of the east London club - The Telegraph


Chelsea​

Everton are exploring a possible legal challenge against the Premier League for its handling of Chelsea's undisclosed payments sanction - The Guardian

Chelsea are lining up a swoop for another teenage wonderkid after tabling an offer for Marseille's 16-year-old winger Said Remadnia - The Sun

Chelsea Women are considering the possibility of moving all of their home games to Stamford Bridge from next season - The Sun

Real Madrid​

Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son trained with Real Madrid's academy on Tuesday with a view to joining the youth ranks in the near future - The Athletic

Kylian Mbappe's knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid medical staff performed an MRI scan on the wrong leg back in December - The Athletic

Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu will host the biggest stars in tennis next month as its pitch is transformed into a collection of tennis courts - The Athletic


Scottish Football​

Craig McLeish looks set to be handed the chance to keep St Mirren in the Premiership - Daily Record
 
Bayern Munich want to keep Michael Olise, despite Liverpool interest and possible bid worth more than £170m,
while Manchester United will make a formal approach for Sandro Tonali
and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is another summer target.

Bayern Munich have dismissed claims France forward Michael Olise, 24, will be allowed to join Liverpool, even if a record fee of more than £170m is offered. (Talksport), external

Manchester United will make a formal approach to Newcastle for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, at the end of the season. (Mail - subscription required), external

Manchester United have also put Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, 19, on their summer transfer shortlist, with the England international struggling for regular game time. (Daily Express), external

Paris St-Germain and AC Milan are both monitoring Manchester United's on-loan forward Marcus Rashford, 28, and ready to act if Barcelona cannot complete a permanent deal for the England international this summer. (Caughtoffside), external

Aston Villa will also move for Rashford if they fail to sign England forward Jadon Sancho, 26, who is on loan from Manchester United but out of contract this summer. (SportsBoom), external

Arsenal are interested in signing 26-year-old Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez. (Football.London), external

Liverpool are looking to sign Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye, 26, from their city rivals Everton. (Teamtalk), external

Ndiaye and Everton's English midfielder James Garner, 25, are also targets for Manchester United in a £100m double deal. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Newcastle have earmarked Arsenal's Ben White, 28 as a potential replacement for fellow English defender Kieran Trippier, 35. (Sports Boom), external

Paris St-Germain are not expecting Arsenal to make a move for their 25-year-old Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, this summer, with the Gunners also keen on Newcastle and England attacker Anthony Gordon, 25. (Sky Sports), external

Atletico Madrid have set their sights on signing Barcelona and Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, this summer to strengthen their attack. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Barcelona and Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, is attracting interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Sunderland could face a battle to keep on-loan RB Leipzig utility player Lutsharel Geertruida, 25, at the club next term, with Liverpool, Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham and Crystal Palace all interested in the Netherlands international. (Teamtalk)

PREMIER LEAGUE​

Manchester United are expected to make a formal approach to Newcastle for Sandro Tonali after the season's end. Tonali is set to emerge as the main target ahead of Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton - Daily Mail

Sandro Tonali expects to be able to leave Newcastle this summer - if the club don't qualify for Europe - The Shields Gazette

Nottingham Forest are considering launching a formal complaint to the Premier League over the punishment given out to Chelsea over undisclosed payments - The Athletic

A Bayern Munich official has launched a brutal attack on Liverpool's transfer strategy amid the Reds' pursuit of £173m star Michael Olise - Daily Mail

Former Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer believes Pep Guardiola will step down from Manchester City this summer, after suggesting 'something is wrong' with the Spaniard - Daily Mail

Mohamed Salah's Liverpool farewell risks turning 'nasty' like it did with Trent Alexander-Arnold last season, according to Roy Keane - Daily Mail

Keely Hodgkinson has taken a playful swipe at West Ham United over fears they will derail London's bid for the World Athletics Championship, saying: "The GB team will bring back more medals to that stadium than West Ham have seen in their entire history." - The Telegraph

Mikel Arteta was already taking over Arsenal's pre-match tactics as a player, years before he became manager at the club, according to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - The Sun

EFL​

The EFL is 'broken' - with clubs in the Championship on track to lose an average of £15m per season and those across the competition set to post annual losses of more than £600m - Daily Mail


SCOTLAND

Scotland fans going to Boston for the World Cup will be forced to dig into their pockets even further after local authorities reportedly quadrupled rail prices to and from the Gillette Stadium - Daily Record

Tony Docherty has turned down an offer to help rookie Craig McLeish boss St Mirren - The Scottish Sun

Former Celtic starlet Mitchell Frame has revealed he turned down Liverpool to play for Aberdeen - The Scottish Sun


WORLD FOOTBALL

Senegal have announced they will present the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their friendly against Peru on Saturday despite having their title stripped - The Athletic

An England "superfan" is selling his UK home to pay for the record-high prices at this summer's World Cup - The Telegraph

Spain are requesting two new host cities for the World Cup after late withdrawals - The Sun
 
Adam Wharton wants Crystal Palace exit,
Brighton ready to sell Carlos Baleba for the right price,
Arsenal explore Elliot Anderson move
and Premier League duo battle for Aurelien Tchouameni.

Manchester United target Adam Wharton, 22, is ready to leave Crystal Palace this summer, with the England midfielder keen to join a club playing in the Champions League. (Sun), external

Brighton have softened their stance over selling Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, and are likely to accept an offer well below the £100m valuation they gave Manchester United last summer. (Sun), external

Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea all pursuing the player. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester United and Liverpool have set their sights on France and Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 26. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Liverpool and Arsenal have been rebuffed in approaches for Paris St-Germain and Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, from Barcelona this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Juventus are making moves to sign Poland forward Robert Lewandowski, 37, on a free transfer this summer if he leaves Barcelona. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Juventus are also keen on former England international Mason Greenwood, 24, but Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign the Marseille forward. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Spanish manager Luis Enrique, 55, is set to turn down Manchester United and sign a new contract to stay as Paris St-Germain manager in a significant blow for the Premier League side. (i Paper - subscription required, external)

Tottenham will consider turning to Sean Dyche, 54, to rescue the club from relegation if first-choice Roberto de Zerbi, 46, insists he will only take the job at the end of the season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Everton are planning to offer David Moyes a new contract this summer in recognition of the 62-year-old Scot's success in transforming the Toffees from relegation candidates to challengers for a place in Europe this season. (Guardian, external)
 
Manchester City's James Trafford remains a potential target for Newcastle,
while Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.

Newcastle United retain an interest in signing James Trafford, 23, if the England goalkeeper decides to leave Manchester City in search of regular first-team football in the summer. (Football Insider, external)

Meanwhile, City are prepared to offer the Magpies a selection of players to help facilitate a potential deal for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25. (Teamtalk, external)

Sean Dyche has quashed reports that he is in talks to replace Igor Tudor as Tottenham Hotspur manager. (Talksport, external)

Barcelona, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs tracking Evan Ndicka, with Roma prepared to accept offers exceeding £39m for the 26-year-old Ivory Coast defender. (Caught Offside, external)

Liverpool and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs with an interest in OH Leuven's Swiss defender Roggerio Nyakossi, 22, who is approaching the final year of his contract. (Sun, external)

Versatile Spain international Marcos Llorente, 31, wants to stay with Atletico Madrid and is in talks to sign a new contract with the Spanish club, despite interest from the Premier League. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Real Madrid are among the teams interested in signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22. (AS - in Spanish, external)

Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, who was reportedly a target for Liverpool and Real Madrid, is close to agreeing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2031. (Florian Plettenberg, external)
 
Bayern Munich are wary of Saudi Pro League clubs targeting Harry Kane,
Bernardo Silva is set to leave Manchester City
and Inter Miami start talks with Manchester United's Casemiro.

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is wary of the Saudi Pro League trying to tempt England striker Harry Kane as the German club continue talks with the 32-year-old over a new deal beyond summer 2027. (Kicker - in German), external

Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has told Manchester City that he will be leaving the club when his contract runs out in the summer. (Caught Offside), external

Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool are monitoring Crystal Palace's 25-year-old French defender Maxence Lacroix. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool and Newcastle United are interested in Portuguese club Sporting's 28-year-old Colombia striker Luis Suarez. (Correio da Manha - in Portuguese), external

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is not talking to Saudi Pro League clubs as the 29-year-old's focus remains in Italy with Napoli. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Barcelona will offer 37-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract at the club runs out in the summer, a new one-year deal which includes a significant pay cut and more performance-related bonuses. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Juventus are looking at the prospect of adding Lewandowski and 27-year-old France forward Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain, to their ranks. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Chelsea and France defender Malo Gusto, 22, says Liam Rosenior is a "top manager" despite criticism following their recent poor form. (ESPN), external

Inter Miami have started talks with Brazil midfielder Casemiro's camp about signing the 34-year-old, who will leave Manchester United in the summer, but the Major League soccer side face competition from other teams in Europe and Saudi Arabia. (Fabrizio Romano)
 
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is on Real Madrid's shortlist,
Juventus are eyeing Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte,
while Newcastle receive a boost in their bid to keep hold of Sandro Tonali.

Real Madrid will look to sign Chelsea's 25-year-old Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez or Crystal Palace's 22-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton if they fail to acquire Spain midfielder Rodri, 29, from Manchester City this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

It will take a bid of about £50m from Real Madrid to tempt Manchester City into selling Rodri. (Football Insider), external

Juventus are keeping an eye on Manchester United's Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the international break and might move for the 24-year-old this summer. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Newcastle have been given a boost in their bid to keep hold of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer with Serie A clubs unlikely to be able to afford the 25-year-old. (Talksport), external

Newcastle have agreed a deal in principle to sign Independiente del Valle's 16-year-old Ecuadorian winger Johan Martinez. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester City's 31-year-old Netherlands defender Nathan Ake might be eyeing a move back to former club Chelsea. (Sun), external

Manchester United and Arsenal are among clubs keen on signing Barcelona's 26-year-old Spain forward Ferran Torres this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Chelsea and Liverpool are leading the race to sign 22-year-old Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara from Monaco. (Caught Offside), external

Bologna are eyeing a summer move for Nottingham Forest's 25-year-old Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca, who is loan from Napoli until the end of the season. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Newcastle's contract talks have stalled with England defender Tino Livramento, opening the door for a summer exit for the 23-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool will face strong competition from Bayern Munich for the signing of 25-year-old France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona's top transfer target this summer is Atletico Madrid's 26-year-old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
 
Manchester City lead Manchester United in the race for Elliot Anderson,
the Red Devils receive a boost in their pursuit of Sandro Tonali,
while Liverpool want Francisco Conceicao to replace Mohamed Salah.

Manchester City are in front of Manchester United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and will push to sign the 23-year-old England international before this summer's World Cup. (Mail - subscription required), external

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of 25-year-old Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Newcastle open to selling their best players for the right price this summer. (Sun), external

Liverpool are keen on Juventus' 23-year-old Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao as a replacement for Mohamed Salah when the 33-year-old Egypt forward leaves at the end of the season. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Manchester United are among clubs interested in 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, who could be available for around £39m if Wolves get relegated. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester United are the favourites to sign Toulouse's 23-year-old English defender Charlie Cresswell this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Bayern Munich are not interested in signing 25-year-old England midfielder Phil Foden from Manchester City because the Bundesliga champions do not have the budget for the potential transfer. (Bild - in German), external

Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, is eager to stay at Manchester United next season because he believes he will be given chances under Michael Carrick, should the Englishman remain in charge of the club. (Mail - subscription required), external

Arsenal and Manchester City are the favourites to sign Newcastle's 23-year-old England defender Tino Livramento if he fails to agree a new contract with the Magpies. (Football Insider), external

Villarrael want to sign Crystal Palace's 28-year-old Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Nico Schlotterbeck has denied he is close to agreeing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, offering new hope to Real Madrid in their pursuit of the 26-year-old Germany defender. (AS - in Spanish), external

England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, who is on loan at Barcelona, is one of five players set to leave Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils hoping to recoup over £100m in sales. (Sky Sports), external

Barcelona are considering Benfica's 21-year-old Norway winger Andreas Schjelderup as an alternative to signing Rashford on a permanent deal when his loan from Manchester United ends. (Record - in Portuguese, subscription required), external

France striker Hugo Ekitike has climbed sharply up Real Madrid's wishlist following the 23-year-old's impressive debut season at Liverpool. (Teamtalk)
 
Everton are monitoring John Stones' contract situation at Manchester City,
Sandro Tonali's representatives contact Real Madrid,
while Barcelona lead the race to sign Bernardo Silva.

England midfielder John Stones is not expected to be offered a new deal by Manchester City, with the 31-year-old's former club Everton among those monitoring his situation. (Talksport), external

Sandro Tonali's representatives have made contact with Real Madrid as part of a widening search for the 25-year-old's next club, while Manchester City are also interested in signing the Newcastle and Italy midfielder. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona are leading the race to sign 31-year-old Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer. (Sun), external

Arsenal are monitoring 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Cameroon forward Christian Kofane, with the German club wanting up to £60m for a summer transfer. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Barcelona's £26m option to buy on-loan England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, expired in March, meaning the Spanish club must now negotiate a transfer fee with Manchester United. (Cadena SER - in Spanish), external

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are keeping tabs on 27-year-old Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 29, has been offered to Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are interested in 23-year-old Benfica and Sweden defender Samuel Dahl, and have sent scouts to watch him more than 10 times this season. (Record via SportWitness), external

Celta Vigo want 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Fer Lopez to remain at the club after his loan from Wolves expires at the end of the season. (Faro de Vigo via SportWitness), external

Roberto de Zerbi wants to sign Juventus and Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli, 28, for Tottenham in the summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester United and Liverpool are pursuing a move for 19-year-old Ivory Coast and RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. (Sportsboom)
 
Morgan Rogers open to leaving Aston Villa,
RB Leipzig put £87m price tag on Yan Diomande
and Saudi Pro League stepping up pursuit of Mohamed Salah.

Morgan Rogers, 23, would be open to leaving Aston Villa this summer - with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all in the mix to sign the England midfielder. (Sun), external

RB Leipzig have put an £87m price tag on Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, 18, who is a target for Liverpool and Manchester United. (Sky Sports), external

The Saudi Pro League is stepping up its pursuit of Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, and is increasingly confident of securing an agreement before this summer's World Cup. (Teamtalk), external

Everton are growing in confidence that on-loan Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish, 30, will be back with the club next season. (Daily Mail), external

Manchester City, Paris St-Germain and Arsenal are all interested in Spain international Dani Olmo, 27, with Barcelona open to selling the attacking midfielder. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal for Brazil and Atalanta midfielder Ederson, 26, who is also of interest to Manchester United and Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not make a decision on his future at the club until the end of the season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United will look to add two new central midfielders to their squad this summer, with England pair Elliot Anderson, 23, of Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, 22, plus Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, all under consideration. (Givemesport), external

Arsenal remain interested in signing Real Madrid's 19-year-old Spanish defender Victor Valdepenas at the end of the season but will face competition from AC Milan. (Caughtoffside), external

Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City as a free agent when his contract expires in June, with the 31-year-old already assessing his options. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Barcelona have set their sights on signing Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Karim Adeyemi, 24, this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

West Ham's Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, 24, is being monitored by Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham, Marseille and Napoli. (Teamtalk), external

Crystal Palace are believed be moving on to other managerial targets, as Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, 43, is unlikely to make the switch to Selhurst Park. (Sky Sports)
 
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson,
PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes,
Liverpool set for squad overhaul and Premier League sides to battle for Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi.

Both Manchester United and Manchester City want to conclude a deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, quickly this summer given a good World Cup for England could push his price tag over £100m. (Sun)

The future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, is uncertain if the club receive big-money offers for the Portugal midfielder from the likes of Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich this summer. (Caught Offside), external

However, Manchester United are determined to keep Fernandes, despite there being a £57m release clause in his contract. (Express), external

Liverpool are set to overhaul their underperforming squad, with Anfield chiefs ready to sanction a significant summer revamp. (Star), external

Liverpool could face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle if they want to land Juventus' 25-year-old France midfielder Khephren Thuram in the summer. (Mirror), external

Germany Under-21 international defender Karim Coulibaly is preparing to leave Werder Bremen this summer, with Newcastle United said to be one of five clubs chasing the 18-year-old. (Bild, via Chronicle), external

Argentina and Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, 28, wants Barcelona to make a move for him this summer, but Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham, Newcastle and Sunderland are also interested. (Teamtalk), external

Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 24, says he is committed to Chelsea but has not ruled out a move to Real Madrid later in his career. (AS - in Spanish), external

Brighton and Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 23, could be a summer option for Bayern Munich, with Tottenham and Newcastle also in the hunt. (Teamtalk), external

Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi, 27, is increasingly likely to leave Bologna in the summer, and Sunderland remain keen on a transfer after failing to land him some months ago. (ForzaRoma, via Sport Witness)
 
Chelsea seek defender from partner club,
Inter target Spurs goalkeeper
and Liverpool look to add to defensive ranks.

Chelsea are interested in signing Argentine defender Valentin Barco, 21, from sister club Strasbourg. (Talksport, external)

Inter Milan want Tottenham's Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, as their new number one. (CalcioMercato - in Italian, external)

Liverpool will seek to add Atalanta's 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra to their ranks this summer. (CaughtOffside, external)

Manchester United are one of a number of Premier League clubs tracking Blackburn's Northern Ireland defender Tom Atcheson, 19. (Teamtalk, external)

Sunderland could make a move for Almeria's 24-year-old attacking midfielder Sergio Arribas if sporting director Florent Ghisolfi follows up a long-standing interest. (Sport Witness, external)

Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for the signing of Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, 25. (Football Transfers, external)

Dorgu steps up return from injury​

Patrick Dorgu is training on the grass as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury suffered in January.

Dorgu has been undertaking individual work at Manchester United's Carrington base. It is hoped he will return before the end of the season.

Michael Carrick will take his side to Dublin next week for a training camp ahead of their Premier League game against Leeds on April 13, live on Monday Night Football.
 
Manchester United look to sell Uruguayan midfielder,
Real Madrid forward sparks Premier League interest,
Liverpool eye swap deal.

Manchester United could look to offload midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, this summer, with Newcastle, Aston Villa and Juventus among the clubs interested. (Caught Offside, external)

United, along with Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, are among the clubs who have been contacted about the potential availability of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, 25. (Teamtalk, external)

Liverpool may look to trade Mo Salah for Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Marcus Leonardo, 22. (Give Me Sport, external)

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana, 24, could be set for a big money move away from the club, with Manchester United among his suitors. (Football Insider, external)

Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, 19, currently on loan at Hamburg, has suggested he could return to White Hart Lane despite interest from major clubs in Europe. (The Standard, external)

Chelsea could turn to Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, 23, to replace incumbent number one Robert Sanchez. (Teamtalk, external)

Bayer Leverkusen will try to retain star forward Yan Diomande, 19, with a deal for a further year, despite numerous clubs being interested in signing the Ivorian. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Morgan Rogers is open to leaving Aston Villa this summer, according to The Sun.

It is claimed that Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are all long-standing admirers of the 23-year-old, while Manchester United are also interested.

Man City assistant manager Pep Lijnders paid tribute to Bernardo Silva in confirming the midfielder will leave the club at the end of the season following their 4-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Saturday.

'Liverpool heading for change' | Will Slot last the season if poor form continues?​

 
Liverpool target Real Madrid midfielder,
Juventus chase Manchester United man,
Manchester City midfielder has European suitors.

Liverpool are on red alert with Real Madrid now open to selling France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 23, who is a long-term target for the Reds. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Barcelona and Juventus are among the clubs who want to sign Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, on a free transfer this summer. (Sky Sports), external

Juventus believe that qualifying for the Champions League will put them in pole position to sign Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, who is valued at around £35m by his club Manchester United. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Arsenal have the edge over Liverpool in the pursuit for RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, 19. (Caught Offside), external

Tottenham will not entertain offers below 50m euros (£43.6m) for their captain Cristian Romero, with the Argentina defender wanted by Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes , external- in Spanish), external

If Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 25, elects to leave Real Madrid, only Paris St-Germain or the Premier League remain as realistic options. (ESPN), external

Newcastle will rival clubs around Europe for Werder Bremen and Germany U21s defender Karim Coulibaly, 18. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Liverpool and Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Monaco and France winger Maghnes Akliouche, 24. (Teamtalk), external

Borussia Dortmund are interested in Strasbourg and Belgium's Diego Moreira, 21, but Chelsea have a buy-back clause for the left-sided player. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Roma are keen on Midtjylland duo Dario Osorio, 22, and Franculino, 21, with the Chile winger and Guinea-Bissau forward valued at a combined 55m euros (£48m). (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Man Utd plan clear out to sign Anderson​

Manchester United plan to part ways with eight players in order to seal a blockbuster Elliot Anderson transfer this summer, reports The Sun.
Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford will all be sold, the paper claims, with Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia departing as free agents.

Konate 'closer than ever' to new Liverpool deal​

Ibrahima Konate is on the verge of signing a new Liverpool contract, according to French outlet L'Equipe, with only "a few details left to iron out" over an agreement.
 
Manchester City believe they have won the race to sign Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs target Elliot Anderson, with Etihad chiefs confident of landing the England and Nottingham Forest midfielder in a £65m deal according to the Daily Mirror.

Tottenham choose Manchester City goalkeeper as Guglielmo Vicario replacement,
Liverpool monitor Italy defender,
Manchester United set to miss out on England midfielder.

Tottenham are considering a move for Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, as a replacement for Italy's Guglielmo Vicario, with Inter Milan interested in the 29-year-old. (Sun), external

Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, is preparing to submit a transfer request to pave the way for a summer move to Real Madrid. (El Chiringuito, via Goal), external

England defender Harry Maguire, 33, snubbed a move to Inter Miami before signing a new contract with Manchester United, where he wants to finish his career. (Sun), external

Liverpool have joined Newcastle in monitoring 21-year-old Italy defender Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United will sell Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 24, this summer with Galatasaray, Newcastle and Tottenham all interested. (Fabrizio Romano), external

United look like missing out on England midfielder Elliot Anderson, though, with the 23-year-old preferring to move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest this summer. (Mirror), external

Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is open to leaving the club this summer after the 22-year-old Spain player lost his place in the first-choice XI. (SER Catalunya), external

Turkish side Fenerbahce want to sign Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma in the summer. The 29-year-old Mali international has only played eight times this season. (TurkishFootball), external

Tottenham and Chelsea are both looking at signing Sporting midfielder Maxi Araujo. The 26-year-old can play as a left winger or wing-back and is a regular for Uruguay. (CaughtOffside), external

Crystal Palace are close to signing 16-year-old left-back Harris Afzal - dubbed the next Andy Robertson - from Queen's Park. (TeamTalk), external

Chelsea are looking to bring former Brighton defender Valentin Barco from their sister club Strasbourg this summer. The 21-year-old only made six Premier League appearances for Brighton but has been capped by Argentina. (FourFourTwo), external

Leeds forward Joe Gelhardt, 23, who has scored 13 goals in the Championship for Hull City this season, is wanted by Rangers. (FootballInsider)
 
Borussia Dortmund weighing up third move for Jadon Sancho,
Tottenham pushing to sign goalkeeper James Trafford
and Arsenal targeting defenders Victor Valdepena and Jacobo Ramon.

Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a third move for 26-year-old English winger Jadon Sancho, who is on loan at Aston Villa and is expected to leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Tottenham are pushing to sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, with the 23-year-old a key target as the club prepares for a busy transfer window. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are looking to strengthen in defence this summer, with Real Madrid's Spanish defender Victor Valdepenas, 19, and Como's Spain Under-21 centre-back Jacobo Ramon, 21, among the targets. (Caughtoffside), external

Nottingham Forest expect England midfielder Elliot Anderson to join either Manchester United or Manchester City if he leaves this summer, however, the club want a fee of £100m-£120m for the 23-year-old. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Everton are not expected to trigger the £50m purchase option for England winger Jack Grealish contained in the loan deal with Manchester City, but the club are confident a new agreement can be reached for the 30-year-old to stay on Merseyside. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Manchester City have joined the race with several Bundesliga and Premier League clubs to sign Hertha Berlin's 16-year-old German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli, 24, is 'pushing to stay' at Arsenal amid indications from the club that he could be sold this summer. (Football Insider), external

Leeds United are willing to allow Spanish forward Mateo Joseph, 22, to leave the club this summer following his loan spell with Mallorca. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea have no intention of selling 19-year-old English defender Josh Acheampong in the summer transfer window despite his limited game time for the Blues. (Express), external

River Plate head coach Eduardo Coudet has personally reached out to Chelsea and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 21, over a one-year loan move. (TyC via Football London)


Thursday's top stories include Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a third move for Jadon Sancho;
Man Utd are ready to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer;
Dortmund close the door on a move for Newcastle's Nick Woltemade;
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a move for a former Man Utd striker


MANCHESTER UNITED​

Manchester United could be involved in a summer deal that would see Joshua Zirkzee move to Atalanta in a swap deal for midfielder Ederson - The Mirror

Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a third move for Jadon Sancho as his time at Manchester United draws to an end - The Telegraph

Manchester United are ready to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer as they plan to buy two new midfielders - The Sun

PREMIER LEAGUE​

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has claimed he's bidding to buy a majority stake in Chelsea - The Sun

Borussia Dortmund closed the door on a potential Newcastle escape route for Nick Woltemade - The Sun

Manchester City have joined the race with Bundesliga and Premier League clubs for German 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn - Fabrizio Romano


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL​

Rangers striker Ryan Naderi is awaiting scan results on an injury that could confirm his season is over - Daily Record

Celtic are facing more injury misery after yet another player was sent for a scan after Colby Donovan suffered a knock in the 2-1 win at Dundee - The Scottish Sun

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL​

Luis Diaz said he made the right decision to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer - ESPN

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a move for former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst - Het Parool

WORLD CUP​

Luis Suarez said he is open to a return to the Uruguay national team at the age of 39 despite retiring from international duty in 2024, insisting he would never turn his back on his country - ESPN
 
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