Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Pogba agrees four-year PSG deal

Paul Pogba will leave Manchester United on a free transfer and sign a four-year contract at PSG this summer, reports <a href="https://todofichajes.com/pogba-firmara-por-4-temporadas-con-el-psg/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a>The France international is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to agree fresh terms, meaning he will be free to join another club for nothing.PSG think the signing of Pogba will go some way towards mitigating the damage caused by the expected departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

Pogba agrees four-year PSG deal (Todofichajes)

France star set to leave Old Trafford this summer

Christopher Nkunku remains a top target for Manchester United, but <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/rb-leipzig/rb-leipzig-auch-diese-drei-top-klubs-wollen-christopher-nkunku-79807912.sport.html " target="_blank">Sport Bild</a> reports that they will need Champions League football in order to stand any chance of landing the RB Leipzig star.A highly-rated forward in Germany is attracting interest from across Europe and will have his choice of top clubs in the summer window, with the Red Devils aware of what they have to do to win that race.

Man Utd need Champions League to land Nkunku (Sport Bild)

Everton are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-to-listen-to-offers-for-two-star-men-as-moshiri-plots-total-overhaul/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, ready to listen to offers for Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the summer transfer window.Two star forwards that have been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal could be moved on as the Toffees – who have struggled in 2021-22 – seek to raise funds for a squad overhaul.

Everton to listen to offers for Richarlison & Calvert-Lewin (Football Insider)

Manchester City have agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland over a deal that will see him pocket £500,000-per-week in wages, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10729179/Manchester-City-agree-terms-500-000-week-deal-sign-Erling-Haaland.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.The Leeds-born Norway international is expected to move this summer as City prepare to trigger his £63 million ($82m) release clause.The Premier League champions are hoping to announce a deal "in the next week or so" that will see Haaland become the highest-paid player in the history of English football.

Man City agree £500,000-per-week Haaland deal (Daily Mail)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Source: Atlanta United chief scout Jonathan Spector is currently at Mallorca's game for USMNT forward Matthew Hoppe as ATLUTD continue to push to sign the American. Hoppe, 21, would be U22 Initiative signing if a deal gets done. <a href="https://twitter.com/FelipeCar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FelipeCar</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/PaulTenorio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulTenorio</a> first reported interest. <a href="https://t.co/M003efFEGF">pic.twitter.com/M003efFEGF</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1516481022103375874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atlanta scouting USMNT striker

The Chicago Fire have&nbsp;exercised the 2023 contract option for Homegrown goalkeeper Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina, <a href="https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/chicago-fire-fc-exercise-homegrown-goalkeeper-gaga-slonina-s-2023-contract-optio" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>.Slonina, the lone goalkeeper to make this year's NXGN list as one of the top 50 wonderkids in world football, has kept an MLS-high five clean sheets in the first seven matches of the season.

Fire exercise option on NXGN star

Tottenham are confident of keeping Harry Kane amid Manchester City's interest in Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, reports the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-kane-set-to-stay-at-tottenham-as-club-consider-move-to-re-sign-christian-eriksen-8k9gqnlf0" target="_blank">Times</a>.City failed in a bid to sign Kane last summer but their interest in Haaland suggests they have switched targets, while any bid from Manchester United was reliant on Mauricio Pochettino becoming Red Devils boss, which now looks unlikely.As well as keeping hold of Kane Spurs are also considering bringing Christian Eriksen back to the club following his successful return to football with Brentford.

Spurs confident of keeping Kane and eye Eriksen move

Brighton have joined the race for Arsenal youngster Khayon Edwards, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/brighton-arsenal-transfer-khayon-edwards-26747831" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.The 18-year-old has scored 17 goals in 22 appearances for the Gunners academy but has yet to sign a professional deal, sparking a potential scramble for his services this summer.GOAL revealed last month that Chelsea had expressed an interest in signing the teenager.

Brighton join race for Arsenal starlet

Orlando City star Alexandre Pato says he is ready to return to AC Milan should technical director Paolo Maldini ever call.Pato played for Milan from 2007 to 2013, bursting onto the scene with the club to become Brazil's next big star.Although his career has taken him to clubs like Corinthians, Villarreal, Tianjin Tianhai, Sao Paulo and now, Orlando City in the years since his departure, Pato says he misses Italy and that he would like to return to Milan.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pato-maldini-ac-milan-return/blt41d92e5fe144890f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Pato: Maldini knows I'm ready for Milan return

Raheem Sterling will delay making a decision on his Manchester City future until the end of the season, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/raheem-sterling-transfer-news-milan-26747897" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.The England forward has been linked with a move to AC Milan, who are reportedly the subject of a big money takeover by a Bahrain investment fund.His current contract expires in 2023 and talks over a new deal are planned, but Sterling wants to focus on CIty's quest for Premier League and Champions League glory first.

Sterling to decide on future at end of season

Pep Guardiola has refused to comment on the latest speculation linking Manchester City with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.Fresh reports claim City have agreed a deal with Haaland that will see the Norway international earn in the region of £500,000 per week.The 21-year-old is widely expected to move on this summer as a clutch of elite clubs prepare to trigger a reported €75 million (£63m/$82m) release clause.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-transfer-man-city-guardiola-responds-latest-reports-deal-/bltafb1725a4a1b56ee" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Guardiola responds to latest Haaland transfer rumours

Ivan Toney is keen to sign a new, improved contract at Brentford, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/ivan-toney-wants-sign-new-contract-brentford" target="_blank">90Min.</a>The 26-year-old has thrived in the Premier League this season, scoring 12 goals in 28 league appearances to help the Bees all but secure their top-flight status for next campaign.The former Newcastle striker is now keen for his performances to be rewarded with improved terms.

Toney seeks new Bees deal

There needs to be a complete overhaul at Manchester United this summer if they are to compete at the top end of the Premier League again, according to interim boss Ralf Rangnick.The German believes four signings “is not enough” to revive an under-performing side that have not won the title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.The Red Devils are currently fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, going into Tuesday’s match against Liverpool at Anfield.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/four-new-man-utd-signings-not-enough-rangnick-complete/bltd7e8f9ba361340e7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Four new Man Utd signings 'not enough' - Rangnick

The Athletic's David Ornstein has backed up an earlier report from the Mail that claims Erling Haaland has agreed terms on a move to Manchester City, though he says there are still some hurdles to negotiate before the deal is done.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Erling Haaland understood to have approved Man City move &amp; initial personal terms agreed. Still work to do on contract, payment to Dortmund, agent commission etc so not yet closed &amp; will take time @TheAthleticUK (follows <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeKeegan_DM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeKeegan_DM</a> scoop) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> <a href="https://t.co/WabQnU56PS">https://t.co/WabQnU56PS</a>— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1516421887613620230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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More Haaland to City rumours

Newcastle are considering a move for Brentford's Ivan Toney as an alternative to Darwin Nunez, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/19/newcastle-united-target-brentfords-ivan-toney-darwin-nunez-snub/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a>Benfica striker Nunez is one of Europe's most in-demand forwards but is reportedly only willing to move to a club that is in the Champions League - ruling the Magpies out of the running.That has forced Newcastle to turn their attention to £30 million ($39m) rated forward Toney, who they sold to Peterborough for just £650,000 in 2018.

Toon eye Toney after Nunez snub

Mesut Ozil is attracting transfer interest from Los Angeles FC as he continues to serve a suspension at Fenerbahce, according to his long-time friend and former Turkey international Ridvan Dilmen.Ozil joined Fenerbahce on a free transfer after Arsenal agreed to terminate his contract in January 2021, bringing to an end his eight-year stay at Emirates Stadium.The midfielder signed a contract to remain at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium until 2024, but he was frozen out of Ismail Kartal's squad for an unspecified reason in March and his future at the club is now in doubt.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ozil-transfer-los-angeles-fc-fenerbahce-suspension-dilmen/blta39f1c5b78a32c24" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Ozil attracting transfer interest from LAFC

Rangers won't be signing Aaron Ramsey from Juventus outright this summer - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/04/18-91981198/juve_ramsey_si_infortuna_di_nuovo_il_riscatto_si_allontana" target="_self">Corriere dello Sport</a>.The 31-year-old moved to Ibrox on loan in January, but is still under contract at the Allianz Stadium until 2023.Rangers have decided against trying to sign Ramsey on a permanent deal following the injury he sustained in their Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic on Sunday.

Rangers won't sign Ramsey from Juve outright

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/04/18/calciomercato-milan-asensio-real-madrid-affare-stipendio/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.Milan appeared to be in the best position to sign the 26-year-old initially, but have been put off by his wage demands.The Gunners are now poised to swoop for Asensio, who will be officially put up for transfer when the market reopens.

Arsenal leading Asensio race

Aston Villa defender Matt Targett wants to secure a permanent move to Newcastle.The Magpies have a £15 million ($20m) buy option on the 26-year-old, who moved to St James' Park on loan in January.Targett is still under contract at Villa for another three years, but has told <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/matt-targett-newcastle-united-summer-23717656" target="_self">The Chronicle</a> of his desire to remain at Newcastle: "I'm sure and hope they can sort something out for me. For sure it (decision time) is coming closer so at the moment I am really enjoying my time here and loving playing in front of the Geordie fans here."

Targett wants permanent Newcastle move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FC Bayern are prepared to complete Noussair Mazraoui deal in the coming days. The verbal agreement has been reached in the last meeting with Raiola, but not signed yet. 🔴🇲🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> It's now matter of final details on salary add-ons structure and then contracts to be checked. <a href="https://t.co/c7btT3WZ1i">pic.twitter.com/c7btT3WZ1i</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1516339282956410881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern closing in on Ajax right-back Mazraoui

Bernardo Silva is a player that Barcelona still have their eye on, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-posibles-destinos-bernardo-silva-20220417.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Portuguese playmaker remains tied to Manchester City at present, but he faces fierce competition for places in England and is also being monitored by Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona remain keen on City star Silva

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-defender-23715256?_ga=2.37773798.436677030.1650192598-2119370620.1620885545 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that Manchester United have sounded out Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, but have got little back.The Germany international is said to have little interest in considering a switch to Old Trafford as he is looking to join a club with serious Champions League ambitions when hitting free agency in the summer.

Rudiger has little interest in joining Man Utd

Edinson Cavani will drop into the free agent pool this summer when his contract at Manchester United expires, and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/cavani-plan-b-interesante-delantera-madrid-20220418.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claims that he is back on the radar of Real Madrid.The experienced Uruguayan striker is now 35 years of age, but he has shown that he remains a reliable source of goals and could be a useful cut-price option for the Blancos if they fail to land other targets.

Real Madrid considering swoop for Cavani

Paris Saint-Germain are planning to invite offers for Mauro Icardi and Leandro Paredes in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/hadrien_grenier/status/1516150014518743049" target="_self">Hadrien Grenier</a>.Neither man form part of Mauricio Pochettino's plans for next season and the club will seek to cash in on the pair when the market reopens.Icardi and Paredes look set to follow another Argentina international out of the PSG exits, with Angel Di Maria's contract due to expire on June 30.

PSG to invite offers for Icardi & Paredes

West Ham are monitoring Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10728795/West-Ham-monitoring-Burnley-goalkeeper-Nick-Pope-replacement-Alphonse-Areola.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>.The Hammers do have the option to sign Alphonse Areola outright when his loan from Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer, but he would be near the top of their wage structure.Pope is a more affordable option for West Ham, who could get the shot-stopper in a cut-price deal if Burnley are relegated.

West Ham monitoring Pope

Jose Mourinho wants to bring Barcelona starlet Abde Ezzalzouli to Roma this summer - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2022/04/17-91969965/roma_ez_abde_ci_ripensa_vuole_lasciare_il_barcellona_per_mourinho" target="_self">Corriere dello Sport</a>.The Serie A outfit are planning to launch a €10 million bid for the 20-year-old and Barca could be open to a sale as they seek to raise extra funds.Abde has been short on regular minutes in Xavi's squad this year but has impressed for their B side, and if Barca let him go they may include a buy-back clause.

Mourinho wants Barca starlet Abde at Roma

Milan forward Rafael Leao is the subject of interest from Manchester City - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoschira/status/1515857089108877317" target="_self">Nicolo Schira</a>.The Premier League champions have approached the 22-year-old's agent Jorge Mendes, but the Rossoneri will do everything they can to retain his services.Leao is currently valued at €70 million (£58m/$75m) and Milan want to tie him down to a new contract until 2026.

Man City interested in Milan's Leao

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United will not announce Erik ten Hag as new manager today - timing will depend on final agreement with Ajax for €2m clause. Matter of time, while contracts are being prepared. 🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Talks to appoint Mitchell Van der Gaag as assistent will continue this week.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1516184388970688512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No Ten Hag announcement yet for Man Utd

West Ham are poised to move for Burnley and England goalkeeper Nick Pope, says<a href="https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/sport/football/premier-league/173122/hammers-ready-to-raid-burnley-for-keeper-pope" target="_blank"> the Daily Mail</a>.The Europa League semi-finalists are plotting to bolster their ranks between the posts at London Stadium.Pope, as an international contender for the Three Lions, would likely be seeking a new club if the relegation-battling Clarets were to go down.

Hammers plot raid for Pope

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti when asked about Kylian Mbappé deal: "The future of this club, thanks to Florentino Pérez, is at top level. And it will also be in the coming years, regardless of the players that may come", he told Radio Rai. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1516084686375858184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ancelotti coy on Mbappe links

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Alexandre Lacazette has 5 offers. Lyon is Lacazette’s top priority. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> 🔻 VOLE 🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/WK45h2PYk4">pic.twitter.com/WK45h2PYk4</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1516115075656003589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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