Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca to offer Dest in Lewandowski bid

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/arsenal-keep-tabs-on-ezri-konsa/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is a top target for Arsenal as they seek to find further reinforcements at the back.A summer raid on the West Midlands could be launched by those in north London, with it claimed that Villa are open to offers for a 24-year-old centre-half.

Konza a top defensive target for Arsenal (Football Insider)

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/milan/il-milan-fa-sul-serio-per-asensio-presentata-una-proposta-al-giocatore_48380940-202202k.shtml " target="_blank">Sport Mediaset</a>, among the parties to have expressed interest in Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio.AC Milan are also keen on the Spain international, who may be offloaded in the next window as the Blancos seek to free up funds and squad space for new additions.

Arsenal interest in Real Madrid ace Asensio (Sport Mediaset)

Another England international midfielder said to be in Manchester United’s sights is Leeds star Kalvin Phillips, with the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-kalvin-phillips-23619065 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claiming that a deal is also being worked on there.The Red Devils are determined to add more energy and drive to their engine room this summer, with it possible that a raid will be launched on arch-rivals from Elland Road.

Man Utd working on deal for Leeds star Phillips (MEN)

Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, and <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-prepared-to-break-transfer-record-declan-rice " target="_blank">90min</a> claim that the Red Devils are prepared to smash their transfer record for the England international.Paul Pogba remains the most elaborate addition at Old Trafford, following an £89 million ($116m) move in 2016, and it is reported that a fee of around £120m ($157m) would be required in order to lure Rice away from east London.

Man Utd prepared to smash transfer record for Rice (90min)

Barcelona are willing to offer Sergino Dest to Bayern Munich in order to sign Robert Lewandowski, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-querria-incluir-dest-fichaje-13485119" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Dest is highly rated at the Allianz Arena and could help the Catalans land Lewandowski, whose contract at Bayern expires next summer.

Barca to offer Dest in Lewandowski bid (Sport)

USMNT international is highly regarded at Bayern

Juventus are leading the race to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/07-04-2022/juventus-milinkovic-savic-trattativa-4302201765746.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The midfielder has been linked with several top Premier League teams in recent transfer windows but the Turin giants are looking to add some attacking threat to their midfield and see him as the ideal addition.

Juventus lead race to sign Milinkovic-Savic

AC Milan will be keeping a close eye on Andrea Belotti when they come up against Torino on Sunday.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-milan-belotti-osservato-speciale-dei-rossoneri-57076" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Rossoneri will be paying special attention to the striker as they are considering making a move for him this summer.

AC Milan to monitor Belotti in Torino clash

Pep Guardiola has not been approached by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) about succeeding Tite as their national team coach.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-to-brazil-national-team-no-contact-for-tite/bltaf72dd7d3f2581a0" target="_blank">GOAL&nbsp;can confirm</a> that the Manchester City manager is highly thought of by the governing body but they have not had any official contact with him.

Guardiola to Brazil national team?

Juventus are pushing to sign Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma this summer.The Turin giants are plotting a bid worth €40 million for the Italy international.However, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/07-04-2022/juve-zaniolo-40-milioni-piu-bonus-strapparlo-roma-4302205686456_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FJuventus%2F07-04-2022%2Fjuve-zaniolo-40-milioni-piu-bonus-strapparlo-roma-4302205686456.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports that may not be enough as Roma have set their asking price at €60m.

Roma set Zaniolo asking price

Benfica star Darwin Nunez looks set to move on to bigger and better things in the near future.According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lio-futuro-darwin-nunez-benfica-agente-lasalvia-barca-mercado-13488674" target="_blank">Sport</a>, the Benfica star will cost around €50 million, with Barcelona among the teams leading the race to sign him.

Darwin Nunez to cost at least €50m

Juventus have their eye on Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/04/07-91641747/renan_lodi_la_juve_scocca_la_freccia_a_sinistra" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.The Brazil international has impressed at the Spanish champions and the Serie A side believe he could be the perfect replacement for Alex Sandro.

Juve eye Lodi

Inter still have a chance of keeping Stefan de Vrij beyond this summer.The centre-back's contract expires in summer 2023 and the Nerazzurri will either have to sell him this summer or lose him for free a year later.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-de-vrij-l-addio-non-e-scontato-arriva-raiola-in-sede-il-pu-78986" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that they his agent, Mino Raiola, will visit the club's headquarters this month with the aim of figuring out a new deal for the Netherlands international.

Inter and De Vrij to hold contract talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayern board had a direct meeting today in Monaco with Mino Raiola. Bayern are closing on both Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui as new signings for next season 🔴🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Final details to be discussed in the coming days but both players are really close to join Bayern. <a href="https://t.co/KdbajOmXbT">pic.twitter.com/KdbajOmXbT</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1512095947307814923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern close in on Gravenberch and Mazraoui

According to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lukaku-inter-return-chelsea-transfer-26650713" target="_self">Mirror</a>, Inter appear to be open to the idea of bringing Romelu Lukaku back to the San Siro, but would prefer a loan rather than a permanent transfer.&nbsp;In the summer of 2021, Lukaku broke Chelsea's transfer record. However, the move has not gone as planned; Lukaku has only scored five goals in the Premier League and has frequently been demoted to the bench by Thomas Tuchel.Lukaku scored 64 goals for Inter during his two seasons with the Nerazzurri under Antonio Conte, helping them win the Serie A title in 2020-21.

Inter open to Lukaku return

Bayern Munich manager, Julian Nagelsmann, has admitted that he’d love to have both Mbappe and De Jong in his side, however knows that the German champions lack the financial resources required to do so.&nbsp;With his contract set to expire in the summer, Mbappe's team is undoubtedly working on a lucrative contract wherever he plays in 2022-23, while Dutch international De Jong is an important part of Barcelona's rebuilding project.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nagelsmann-love-mbappe-de-jong-bayern-munich-afford/blt006ee24ba1de3ef0" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL.</a>

Nagelsmann admits he’d love Mbappe and De Jong at Bayern

Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, has insisted that Allan Saint-Maximin will have a long-term future at the club despite rumours of a move away for the French winger, <a href=" https://www.90min.com/posts/eddie-howe-allan-saint-maximin-future-newcastle" target="_self">90min </a>reports.The 25-year-old still has four years left on his current contract but is said to be looking for a raise after establishing himself as the team's talisman.

Howe insists Maximin has long-term future at Newcastle

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Roger Schmidt has reached full verbal agreement with Benfica since March, confirmed as per <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cfbayern</a>. Nothing will be announced now as he’s still focused on PSV for final part of the season. 🇩🇪🇵🇹🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benfica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benfica</a> Contracts not signed yet but deal in place, waiting for the final step.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1512079820863119362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Benfica reach verbal agreement with Roger Schmidt

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-equipos-premier-league-quieren-fichar-memphis-depay-20220406.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Everton are all interested in signing the Barcelona forward.With World Cup 2022 on the horizon, Memphis Depay is reportedly seeking a move to increase his minutes on the pitch, and put him in the best possible position in time for the tournament.With competition heating up in Xavi’s front line, a move back to the Premier League could be on the cards for the Dutchmen.

Three Premier League clubs in for Memphis Depay

Paulo Dybala is set to leave Juventus as a free agent in the summer, with <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2022/04/07-91636709/la_scelta_di_dybala_premier_o_milan " target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> claiming that Newcastle are among those to have approached the Argentine forward regarding his next move.A switch to England for the South American has been speculated on for some time and those at St James’ Park now boast the funds required to compete for some of the finest talent in world football.

Newcastle have made a play for Dybala (Corriere dello Sport)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Fabio Carvalho to Liverpool, here we go. Done deal. Medical already completed with Fulham permission. 5 million fee plus 2.7m add ons, sell-on clause included. Contract until 2027. 🔴🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> NO plan to loan him back. Announcement in May. More: <a href="https://t.co/2HjY2Sly2H">https://t.co/2HjY2Sly2H</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wd2EOYYqqm">pic.twitter.com/Wd2EOYYqqm</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1512060210520678403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool complete Carvalho deal

Representatives of Luis Suarez have entered into talks with Turkish outfit Fenerbahce and Besiktas, claims <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/04/07/primera/1649319648_049131.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=OA%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjM%3D&amp;m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=OQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjM%3D " target="_blank">AS</a>.The veteran Uruguayan frontman is currently on the books of Spanish champions Atletico Madrid, but a new challenge may be taken on at the end of the season.

Suarez’s agents talking with Fener & Besiktas

Aston Villa have made a move to try and lure Yves Bissouma away from Aston Villa as they start to piece together plans for the summer transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-make-move-to-sign-yves-bissouma-after-huge-nassef-sawiris-vow/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Seagulls star has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in the past, but the Villans are ready to spend big in order to fend off any competition for top targets.

Villa make move for Brighton star Bissouma

Barcelona do not have the funds to trigger a £25 million ($33m) purchase option in Adama Traore’s loan agreement, but a deal could still be done in the next window.That is because, as reported by the <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-adama-traore-transfer-barcelona-23609922 " target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>, the Blaugrana may be willing to swap Francisco Trincao – who is currently at Molineux – for a Spain international winger that returned to them in January.

Traore-Trincao swap remains an option for Wolves

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Villarreal are more than happy with Gio Lo Celso. The plan is to open talks with Tottenham to keep Gio also next season, as there’s no buy option included in the loan deal. 🟡🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Unai Emery was key to complete the deal in January when OL approaches Spurs for Lo Celso. <a href="https://t.co/ZsAbvNTTuz">pic.twitter.com/ZsAbvNTTuz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1512005076847837189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villarreal want to keep Lo Celso

<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/87992443-wolves-interested-in-50m-ace-who-could-replace-neves-at-molineux" target="_self">GiveMeSports</a> reports that Wolves are interested in the Portuguese international, Joao Palhinha, given the uncertainty surrounding Ruben Neves’ future at the club.Bruno Lage has identified the Sporting Club midfielder as a suitable replacement should Wolves accept a beneficial offer for Neves who is expected to be heavily sought after this summer.&nbsp;

Wolves identify Palhinha as Neves replacement

The <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-kane-rice-ten-hag-b993004.html" target="_self">Evening Standard </a>reports that Harry Kane and Declan Rice top Man Utd's transfer targets as the club closes in on the appointment of Erik Ten Hag.&nbsp;Ten Hag has already been assured during initial talks that he will be backed in the transfer market, despite the possibility of missing out on the Champions League.

Man Utd identify Kane and Rice as dream transfer targets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/AbdulFatawuI10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbdulFatawuI10</a> signed a five-year contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingCP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingCP</a> ✍ Welcome Lion 🟢⚪ <a href="https://t.co/oyR52JJuCR">pic.twitter.com/oyR52JJuCR</a>— Sporting CP English (@SportingCP_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingCP_en/status/1511768216602882059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sporting Club announce 5-year deal with Abdul Issahaku

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/confirmado-planes-bale-madrid-20220405.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, mulling over a move to land former Tottenham star Gareth Bale as a free agent this summer.The Wales international, who has previously taken in two spells on the other side of north London, is set to leave Real Madrid when a lucrative contract in Spain expires.

Arsenal consider swoop for ex-Spurs star Bale

Robert Lewandowski may be 33 years of age, but he is showing no sign of slowing down and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-espera-decision-lewandowski-cumbres-13479755 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that he will demand a three-year contract if a move to Barcelona is to be made this summer.The prolific Pole is said to be open to the idea of taking on a new challenge at Camp Nou after achieving all that there is to achieve in Germany with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

Lewandowski wants three-year contract at Barca

Bayern Munich have, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-ist-sich-einig-mit-diesem-star-auch-haaland-berater-raiola-mischt-wied-79686840,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html " target="_blank">Bild</a>, agreed terms with Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch that will see him move to Germany in the next transfer window.The talented 19-year-old midfielder has also been linked with Liverpool of late, but he appears set to favour the Bundesliga over the Premier League.

Bayern agree terms with Gravenberch

Real Madrid remain confident that Kylian Mbappe can be lured to Santiago Bernabeu despite reports of fresh terms now being possible at Paris Saint-Germain, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/kylian-mbappe-could-extend-paris-saint-germain-deal " target="_blank">90min</a>.The World Cup-winning forward was expected to hit free agency this summer, but it has been suggested that he may yet perform a career U-turn and sign a new contract at Parc des Princes.

Real Madrid remain confident on Mbappe

Ferran Torres has joked that he would kidnap team-mate Ousmane Dembele in order to keep him at Barcelona, with the winger currently heading towards free agency.Ahead of Barca's Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ferran-torres-kidnap-dembele-keep-him-barcelona/bltc98cb1756f7b5eb4" target="_self">Spain international said</a>: “I would kidnap him in Barcelona! It's a good club, one of the best in the world.“But there are things that are none of our business. It's his decision. Whatever he decides, I wish him all the best.”Talks between Barca and Dembele remain ongoing, with both parties keen to continue their relationship.

Torres: I'd kidnap Dembele to keep him at Barca!

Tottenham are prioritising the signing of a left-sided centre-back this summer, <a href="https://theathletic.com/3229184/2022/04/06/spurs-will-prioritise-a-left-sided-centre-back-this-summer-here-are-some-of-their-targets/" target="_self">The Athletic</a> reports.Top of their list is RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol and Alessandro Bastoni of Inter, the latter of whom has worked with Antonio Conte already.Other candidates include Lille's Sven Botman and Freiburg's Nico Schlotterbeck, although there is interest from elsewhere in the pair.

Spurs draw up centre-back shortlist

Newcastle have been told they must pay £5 million if they want Dan Ashworth to take over immediately as sporting director, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10693705/Unpaid-sum-preventing-Ashworth-joining-Newcastle-resigning-Brighton-post.html" target="_self">Mail</a> claims.Ashworth is currently on gardening leave at Brighton, having resigned in February.The Seagulls are forcing the director to see out his notice period, however, meaning it may take until November for the 51-year-old to make the move to Tyneside.

Brighton blocking Ashworth move

Juventus have hade initial contact with representatives of Sassuolo striker Giacomo Raspadori, <a href="https://twitter.com/GiovaAlbanese/status/1511848758002257932" target="_self">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports.It is claimed that the Old Lady see the 22-year-old as an ideal addition to their forward line ahead of the new season.

Juve make contact for Raspadori

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kylian Mbappé has made no decision on his future yet, as he mentioned last week. Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid are the two options, no other club involved - but no final decision yet. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mbapp%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mbappé</a> Both PSG and Real are waiting for Mbappé to communicate his decision. <a href="https://t.co/JXEF6zddMJ">pic.twitter.com/JXEF6zddMJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1511810836184158212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mbappe undecided over future

Former Bayern Munich and Germany star Mario Gotze admits that he regrets turning down the chance to reunite with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. "We are still in touch and we spoke back then about me coming to Liverpool," Gotze, who now plays for PSV, told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10691937/Mario-Gotze-Liverpool-regret-comparing-Klopp-Pep-PSV-Eindhovens-resurgence.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>."But I wasn’t in a state of mind where I could consider it, that’s why it didn’t happen."Do I regret it? It’s always difficult to look back but if you ask me now then yeah, I should have joined Liverpool for sure. I just made a wrong decision but it’s not a regret."

Gotze regrets turning down Liverpool

Luke Ayling insists that he wants to end his professional career at Leeds United. "I'd love to spend the rest of my life in Leeds. I love it here," the 30-year-old defender, who is out of contract in June 2023, told the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/luke-ayling-leeds-dream-bielsa-26646578" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. "I brought my family here and I'd live here for the rest of my life. Ideally I'd love to stay here for the rest of my career, but football is a cut-throat business and who knows what's in the future."

Ayling wants to end career at Leeds

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The talks for Junior <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Messias?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messias</a>'s signing on a permanent deal between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crotone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crotone</a> are currently in stand-by. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rossoneri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rossoneri</a> have the option to buy (€5,5M), but are not convinced to use it at now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Monza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Monza</a> have shown interest (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stroppa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Stroppa</a> loves him) in case of Serie A. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1511821175491543040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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