Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool agree terms with £30m Konate

Manchester United are set to reward Luke Shaw with a new £190k-a-week contract, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-man-utd-shaw-telles-23975598" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The left-back has fought off the challenge of new signing Alex Telles to make the spot his own, causing the ex-Porto man to feel unhappy about his own position at Old Trafford.

Shaw poised for new £190k-a-week Man Utd deal (Daily Star)

Left-back has regained first-team spot - to Telles' dismay

Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/23/liverpool-set-to-win-race-to-sign-ibrahima-konate-for-305m-from-rb-leipzig" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>&nbsp;reports the defender has agreed to sign a five-year contract with the Premier League side and they are prepared to match his €35 million (£30m) release clause.

Liverpool agree terms with £30m Konate (The Guardian)

RB Leipzig star getting closer to Anfield move

Arsenal are worried they are doomed to lose Martin Odegaard this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14748164/arsenal-martin-odegaard-european-super-league/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The midfielder is on loan from Real Madrid and the Gunners hope to sign him on a permanent basis. But they are concerned that Madrid president Florentino Perez could refuse to sell the player to the Premier League side because he is furious with the six English clubs who dropped&nbsp;out of the Super League this week.

Arsenal fear losing Odegaard over Super League (The Sun)

The competition's demise could see the midfielder return to Real Madrid

Aston Villa will consider a move for Norwich's Todd Cantwell if Jack Grealish leaves this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9507355/Norwich-City-preparing-Todd-Cantwell-bid-Aston-Villa-replace-Jack-Grealish.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>. Premier League leaders Manchester City are believed to be considering a £100 million ($138m) bid for Villa skipper Grealish. If Dean Smith's side cash-in on their prized asset, then Cantwell, valued at around £30m ($41m), is high on their shortlist of potential replacements.

Villa eye Cantwell as potential Grealish replacement

Los Angeles FC have signed midfielder&nbsp;Alvaro Quezada for the 2021 season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to the Club, <a href="https://twitter.com/_quealvaro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_quealvaro</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/mfGxlDaiIy">pic.twitter.com/mfGxlDaiIy</a> — LAFC (@LAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1386033052250378241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LAFC sign Quezada

Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, rejected a takeover bid worth nearly £3 billion ($4.1bn), according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-fsg-bid-rejected-henry-23974917" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The bid, believed to be from the Middle East,&nbsp;was made before the aborted European Super League plan and ensuing protests put FSG's ownership of the Reds in the spotlight. A number of other parties are waiting in the wings should FSG decide to cash-in on a club they bought for&nbsp;£300 million ($416m) in 2010.

FSG rejected Reds takeover bid

Ronald Koeman is confident his time at Barcelona will last beyond the 2020-21 campaign, as he's faced plenty of questions about his suitability for the position but still has the club in contention for a La Liga title entering&nbsp;the final month. "The president from the first day has shown his support and confidence in me," Koeman said. "Until the opposite happens then I'll say the same thing." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-makes-prediction-on-future-as-barcelona-boss-as-dutch/1czcfwg6fiarv12kzvl9psl3u5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koeman confident in Barca return

Moise Kean admits to remaining "disappointed" at severing ties with Juventus in 2019, but the door is being left open for a future return to the Allianz Stadium. The forward has impressed this year while on loan at Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 12 Ligue 1 goals in 23 appearances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kean-disappointed-to-have-left-juventus-and-leaves-door-open-for-/kyieileks0to1i63tf6e5yo6f" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kean leaves door open to Juve return

Leeds have learned that left-back target Nicolas Tagliafico is available this summer for just £13 million, much less than they expected Ajax to require, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9507647/Leeds-Manchester-City-Inter-red-alert-Ajax-ready-sell-Nicolas-Tagliafico-13m.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. But that reduced price for the Argentine defender could invite others into the chase, including Manchester City and Inter Milan. Tagliafico, 27, has spent the past four seasons in the&nbsp;Dutch Eredivisie after first making his name at&nbsp;Independiente.

Leeds get boost in Tagliafico pursuit

West Ham have grown concerned that Liverpool will beat them to 18-year-old Sparta Prague wonderkid&nbsp;Adam Hlozek, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-liverpool-hlozek-moyes/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hammers are "very keen" on the forward but feel the Reds can outdo them in terms of recruitment and spending power.

West Ham fear Liverpool Hlozek interference

Spotify founder Daniel Ek is serious about his interest in taking over Arsenal and is ready to make a formal offer, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/24/spotify-founder-daniel-eks-arsenal-interest-genuine-plotting/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> Ek posted a message on Twitter on Friday evening declaring his interest in taking the club&nbsp;off the hands off&nbsp;Stan Kroenke, who was the subject of furious fan protests outside Emirates Stadium before the Gunners' game against Everton. It was perceived by some as a publicity stunt but the&nbsp;Swedish billionaire is believed to be preparing a bid to test&nbsp;Kroenke's resolve.

Ek serious about Arsenal takeover interest

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo insists that his club will not rush into penning a new contract with star forward Neymar.&nbsp; The Brazilian's current deal expires in June 2022, meaning that he would be free to leave on a free transfer next summer if PSG fail to strike a new agreement.&nbsp; Despite recent reports that Barcelona could attempt to bring home their former star, though, Leonardo is not worried about the prospect of losing his compatriot. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-in-no-hurry-to-tie-neymar-down-to-new-deal-says-leonardo/10slwpb9lk6mw1j41jq6n8zicx" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

PSG in no hurry to renew Neymar deal

Pau Torres continues to&nbsp;generate talk of interest from Manchester United, and the Villarreal defender admits that he is looking to represent an "important club" at some stage in the future. He is eager to keep focus locked on the present for now, with there plenty for him and his current club to play for in 2020-21, but talk of interest from afar is not going away. The 24-year-old Spain international has worked with a number of players that have turned out for elite teams in the past, such as Barcelona and Real Madrid, and the highly-rated centre-half is hoping to tread a similar path. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-linked-pau-torres-makes-important-club-admission/52ydga7jzert1ij49ypfea5oz" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd-linked Pau Torres makes 'important club' admission

Barcelona are preparing a lucrative contract extension to keep wonderkid Ansu Fati at Camp Nou, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210424/493432303625/el-barca-quiere-blindar-a-ansu-fati.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The 18-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2022, will pen a new contract which runs until 2026 and will include a significant pay rise, despite the club's efforts to cut spending elsewhere.

Barcelona look to tie down Fati

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund consider Jude Bellingham ‘untouchable’ in the summer transfer window. Despite Chelsea and PL clubs rumours, he’s expected to stay at BVB. 🌟🇬🇧 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1385945672256458753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bellingham 'untouchable' at Dortmund

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We can confirm the signing of Goalkeeper Ross Doohan from Celtic on an emergency loan. Ross will join Deniz Mehmet in the squad for Sunday's Scottish Cup tie at Aberdeen. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/XFpoc9VRo8">https://t.co/XFpoc9VRo8</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedTogether</a>— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/dundeeunitedfc/status/1385926553671020546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Celtic keeper Doohan moves to Dundee Utd

Manchester United midfielder Fred admits "a lot of clubs have their eye on" fellow Brazilian Raphinha, with the&nbsp;Red Devils among those said to be monitoring the progress of a tricky winger at Leeds. Fred has told United's official website: "He's a great player having an amazing season and a lot of clubs have their eye on him." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fred-makes-raphinha-transfer-admission-amid-man-utd-links-to/rimx5m3cv5z51p5uec2ruw208" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Fred makes Raphinha transfer admission

Metz youngster Pape Matar Sarr is wanted by Chelsea and Everton, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> The 18-year-old midfielder has been starring in France and could be the subject of big-money bids from the Premier League.

Chelsea and Everton battle for Sarr

Newcastle have held talks with Arsenal regarding an extended stay at St James' Park for Joe Willock, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-have-held-talks-over-re-signing-willock/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The promising midfielder is currently on loan with the Magpies and those on Tyneside want to keep him for next season as they edge towards Premier League safety.

Newcastle hold Willock talks

Celtic have sounded out Jose Mourinho about becoming their next manager, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles/status/1385642312328417283" target="_blank">Duncan Castles.</a> The Portuguese finds himself out of work after being sacked by Spurs, with Scottish giants among those to have made contact with his agent.

Mourinho approached by Hoops

Can Inter fend off interest in Lukaku?

Barcelona have put a £52 million ($72m) asking price on Ousmane Dembele, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-name-their-price-for-dembele-as-contract-talks-fail-to-advance-11677927" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The France international winger has been linked with clubs across Europe as he approaches the final year of his contract at Camp Nou.

Asking price set for Dembele

Celtic are still in the hunt for Mohamed Magdy, according to the player’s agent. The 24-year-old is on the books of Al Ahly, and the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mohamed-magdy-renewed-celtic-transfer-23972559" target="_blank">Daily Record </a>claims the player’s agent has said Celtic are vying with Turkish sides Besiktas and Galataray for the midfielder’s signature.

Celtic vying for Magdy signature

Lee Grant is reportedly upset with Manchester United as “he feels the club have reneged on the offer of a new contract.” The 38-year-old is currently third choice at Old Trafford and was keen to stay, but the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9505627/Lee-Grant-upset-Manchester-United-make-U-turn-offer-new-contract.html" target="_blank">Mail</a> claims he will be moved on at the end of the season.

Grant unhappy with United over contract

Tottenham are being linked with a bid for Northampton's teenage forward Caleb Chukwuemeka. According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-chuk-transfer-mission-pleat/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, David Pleat has been casting eyes over the forward. Pleat acts as an adviser to to Spurs owner Daniel Levy and has a key role in the recruitment of emerging talents.

Chukwuemeka on Spurs' radar

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray believes Jarrad Branthwaite has a bright future at Everton, following the termination of his loan at Rovers. An ankle injury has cut short his loan at Ewood Park, with Mowbray feeling the forward has all the tools to flourish in the top flight. “He’s got all the qualities,” Mowbray told the <a href="https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/19256241.rovers-eye-loan-moves-mowbray-praises-quintent/" target="_blank">Lancashire Telegraph</a>. “He has great feel in his feet, the way he passes the ball, he’s very quick, 6’5, he just has to put all those bits together and we can all sit back and watch his career.”

Mowbray sees big future for Branthwaite

Barcelona are in talks to sign Kays Ruiz-Atil from Paris Saint-Germain. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/samuelmarsden/status/1385572347084738568" target="_blank">Samuel Marsden</a>, the midfielder is available on a free transfer and could return to the club he left in 2014.

Barca in the hunt for Ruiz-Atil

Juventus are pressing ahead with a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. According to the <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2021/04/24-81077746/juve_donnarumma_colpo_del_riscatto_cifre_e_dettagli_dellofferta" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>, Juve are hoping to tempt him to Turin with a massive salary hike. Milan are keen to keep the Italy international, but Juventus see him as an investment for the future and are eager to push ahead.

Juve step up Donnarumma pursuit

Arsenal are planing to revive their interest in Julian Brandt, with the club fearful Martin Odegaard will be too expensive to get over the line. Odegaard is on loan at Arsenal and the Gunners are keen to do a deal, but Real Madrid’s asking price could be beyond them. Borussia Dortmund’s Brandt is an alternative option, with <a href="https://www.bild.de/video/clip/sport-videos/mr-true-laedt-ihn-schon-ein-wechselt-dieser-bvb-star-nach-england-76167834-76166258,auto=false.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> claiming his price is more attractive to the Gunners.

Gunners back in for Brandt

Rangers are in “advanced talks” with Oostende striker Fashion Sakala. According to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fashion-sakala-advanced-rangers-transfer-23970511" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>, Rangers have been tracking the 24-year-old for some time. The Gers have ramped up their interest in recent weeks and are set to beat off interest from Lille to land the Zambia international.

Gers closing in on Sakala

Seyi Olofinjana is set to leave Wolves to become the new sporting director at Swiss side Grasshoppers. Wolves have an unofficial link with the club due to a family connection between&nbsp;the owners. Four of their players are on loan at the club and <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/wolves-seyi-olofinjana-grasshoppers/LoekfsmmIcoV" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> claims Olofinjana will head to Switzerland in the coming weeks.

Olofinjana heading to Switzerland

Swansea City have not held talk with Conor Hourihane over his future. The Irish forward is on loan at Swansea from Aston Villa, but appears to have no future with the Premier League club. His loan spell in Wales ends at the conclusion of the season, but <a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-boss-steve-cooper-20452301" target="_blank">no talks have taken place about his future</a>.

Hourihane yet to discuss Swans future

Chelsea are not pursuing a deal for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1385838139701399552" target="_blank">Chistian Falk</a>, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel’s priority is to sign a striker. Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland and Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukau are his preferred options.

Chelsea not in the hunt for Bellingham

Kayky will not be leaving Manchester City on loan following his move from Fluminense. City sealed a £9 million ($12m) deal for the forward this week, with the teenager set to remain in Brazil until the end of 2021. It had been suggested he would leave on loan upon his arrival in the UK, but <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kayky-manchester-city-transfer/ZRMVygIFUyWw?amp=1" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> claims he has a clear path to the first team and will remain at the club.

No City loan exit for Kayky

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo affirmed that he is not thinking of leaving his current club despite links to the vacant Tottenham job.&nbsp; “I have a contract. It is my decision to sign a contract and that is what I want to say," he said when asked by reporters about the rumours, per the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-next-manager-nuno-santo-23972277" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.

Nuno addresses Tottenham rumours

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xolos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Xolos</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> fullback Greg Garza is set to announce his retirement. He’ll settle in ATL with his family while he plans his next chapter.— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FelipeCar/status/1385606090713354240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Garza to retire from football

AC Milan are trying to sign Mike Maignan from Lille to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-svolta-portiere-donnarumma-non-firma-bloccato-maignan-59688" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Serie A side have reached a personal agreement with the 25-year-old and hope to convince the Ligue 1 side to sell. They have not been able to convince Donnarumma to sign a new deal and he looks set to leave at the end of the season.

AC Milan move for Maignan as Donnarumma replacement

Fulham goalkeeper&nbsp;Alex Borto has signed a professional contract with the Premier League side. The 18-year-old has impressed for Fulham's youth side and will stay in England for the time being. "I was really happy because it was always a dream of mine to go pro. For me to hear that news, I was just so blessed. All the hard work that I've been putting in has paid off," <a href="https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/april/Borto-Goes-Pro/" target="_blank">the American said.</a>

Fulham tie Borto to professional deal

AC Milan, Inter and Roma will try to rescue Andrea Belotti from Torino this summer. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/belotti-e-un-estate-da-protagonista-tra-roma-e-milan-la-richiest-15240" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Serie A sides are lining up to make an offer for the striker amid Torino's troubled season. Torino are dangling above the relegation zone as they sit just three points above third-bottom Cagliari.

Belotti wanted by Roma, AC Milan and Inter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💣💣Yeferson Soteldo jugará en el <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torontofc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torontofc</a> de la MLS. *️⃣#Santos lo vende en u$s 6.500.000 por el 75%, según me confirman desde ese club. *️⃣Ese dinero debe ser dividido en partes iguales entre los 🇧🇷 y Huachipato 🇨🇱. <a href="https://t.co/BxpqQZRrfs">pic.twitter.com/BxpqQZRrfs</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1385723092010426368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Soteldo set to complete Toronto switch

Leeds president Andrea Radrizzani is eager to tie Marcelo Bielsa to a new contract. The Elland Road outfit have impressed in the Premier League since the coach guided them to promotion from the Championship and the president has told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Andrea-radrizzani-president-de-leeds-si-tu-tues-la-meritocratie/1245658" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;they want to convince him to stay.

Leeds hope Bielsa signs new deal

Newcastle hope to sign Joe Willock on a permanent basis this summer. Willock has impressed while on loan from Arsenal and could make the move permanent for £20 million ($28m). Head coach Steve Bruce told reporters: "He’s a young lad and I’d love to keep him here and we will have some big conversations with Arsenal."

Newcastle want to sign £20m Willock from Arsenal

Gerard Deulofeu could be heading back to Spain this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/04/23/calciomercato-addio-deulofeu-udinese-villarreal/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a> reports. The 27-year-old's contract at Udinese runs until 2024 but the Serie A side are open to selling him and Villarreal are showing interest. The Spanish side have already reached out to Deulofeu to discuss a possible move.

Villarreal eye Deulofeu move

Lee Grant looks set to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9505627/Lee-Grant-upset-Manchester-United-make-U-turn-offer-new-contract.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports the Premier League side have decided not to offer the goalkeeper a new deal, even though he expected a 12-month extension.

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