Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Haaland has not decided on Man City move

Erling Haaland is yet to make a decision on his football future, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/haaland-todavia-decidido-futuro-13363294" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Reports in several English media outlets suggest that the Norwegian has chosen Manchester City as his next destination, but there is still time for Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid to swoop.

Haaland has not decided on Man City move (Sport)

Barcelona are preparing a backup plan in case Erling Haaland does not arrive this summer.The Borussia Dortmund star is the Catalan side's top target, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/futbol-internacional/20220312/1001765502/psg-plantear-cambios-vestuario.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports they are looking at Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner as possible alternatives.

Barca want Werner or Lukaku as Haaland alternatives (Mundo Deportivo)

Manchester City and Real Madrid are eyeing Chelsea star Reece James, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/real-madrid-manchester-city-pelean-fichaje-estrella-chelsea-20220312.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The European giants are eager to invest in a new full-back and see the England international as the ideal option in the summer.

Real Madrid & Man City target James (Fichajes)

Kylian Mbappe will sign for Real Madrid within the next week, claims <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/03/11/622b96a846163f5f318b460b.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Talks with the Paris Saint-Germain striker have stepped up in recent days following his club's Champions League defeat to the Blancos, and he is now ready to make the move official.

Mbappe sets date to complete Real Madrid move (Marca)

The French star will seal the much-anticipated transfer by next Friday

Manchester City are set to win the race for Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10604175/Manchester-City-deal-place-seal-blockbuster-signing-Erling-Haaland.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Elite European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have been linked with the Norwegian's services, but City are now in the driving seat.Haaland has a buyout clause worth £63 million, but once bonuses and other fees are taken into consideration the total value of the transfer could reach £100m.

Man City close on £100m Haaland transfer (Daily Mail)

Citizens will beat out Barca and PSG for striker's signature

Barcelona coach Xavi has high hopes of landing Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/xavi-confia-azpilicueta-despeje-futuro-13363363" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Chelsea defender is out of contract in June and is an old international team-mate of Xavi's, the pair playing together at the 2014 World Cup.

Xavi confident of landing Azpilicueta

Alvaro Morata has pledged his love for Juventus, despite the constant transfer rumours that have circulated during his loan at the Turin club.Morata, commenting on his future, said he will always be the "biggest Juve fan" regardless of whether he stays or leaves this summer.The striker has spent two seasons on loan at Juventus and the team have a purchase option to make his move permanent.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-pledges-juventus-love-as-striker-comments-on-transfer/blt7518d13133122b0c" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Morata pledges Juventus love as striker comments on transfer future

Chelsea are now looking to keep Saul Niguez beyond the end of the season, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-saul-niguez-atletico-transfer-26452225" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Atletico Madrid loanee has experienced an upturn in his fortunes recently, prompting a change of heart from the Blues - although any deal will hinge on government approval due to the current restrictions on operations.

Chelsea consider keeping Saul

Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists he had no doubts that Christian Eriksen would come through after joining the London side on a free transfer this winter. “For me it was not a gamble. I was convinced he could help us and that he could be the best signing ever for Brentford," Frank said after Brentford's victory over Burnley on Saturday.“It was not an injury, it was a heart condition. So he wouldn’t have lost any speed or anything. There’s a mental issue but when he decided he wanted to play that was it.”

'Signing Eriksen was not a gamble' 

Former England striker Darren Bent believes that Crystal Palace promise Michael Olise would fit in perfectly at Arsenal. “He is certainly the type of player Mikel Arteta will like," Bent told Sky Sports.“We know he likes young players and this kid has really impressed me. For large spells I thought it was just all about Wilfried Zaha and Eze but at the moment he has himself into the team and been sensational.

Arsenal urged to move for Palace youngster

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saudi-consortium-enter-race-to-buy-gbp3bn-valued-chelsea/blt514be0357c6769eb">Saudi Media's bid to buy Chelsea</a>&nbsp;includes plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge and renew the contracts of key players such as Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta.The group isn't just concerned with ensuring that the men's senior squad continue to compete for the biggest trophies either.Saudi Media also intends to continue investing heavily in the London club's academy at Cobham Training Centre, as well as the women's team.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saudi-media-chelsea-takeover-bid-keep-rudiger-rebuild/blt3867c8c4c58996a9" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Inside Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover bid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">¡Atención! 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Racing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Racing</a> recibió una oferta del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrlandoCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OrlandoCity</a> por Ignacio Galván, lateral izquierdo de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Racing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Racing</a>. La propuesta es para incorporarlo a préstamo hasta diciembre con opción de compra. El defensor tiene contrato hasta el 2025 y una cláusula de rescisión de 20M de euros. <a href="https://t.co/yux1q3UHuV">pic.twitter.com/yux1q3UHuV</a>— Leandro Adonio Belli (@LeandroAdonio) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeandroAdonio/status/1502451990676185088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Orlando City bid for Racing youngster Galvan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Best of luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/RodrigoVilca27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RodrigoVilca27</a>! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1502645742653030404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle loan Vilca to Universitario de Deportes

AC Milan have reached an agreement to sign Renato Sanches from Lille this summer.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-tutta-la-verita-su-renato-sanches-l-accordo-con-il-lille-e-25313" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side will pay around €20 million to land the midfielder from the French team this summer.

AC Milan strike €20m Renato Sanches deal

Luka Modric could be on his way out of Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/03/12/622b71a9e2704e069c8b45d3.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.The Croatia midfielder's deal expires in three months and the Spanish side expect him to stay, but no deal has been agreed between the two parties as of yet.

Modric yet to sign new Real Madrid deal

Juventus want Giacomo Raspadori to replace Paulo Dybala this summer, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-su-raspadori-l-intreccio-di-mercato-e-il-messaggio-del-sass-84311" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Serie A side expect to lose the Argentina star this summer and will turn to the Sassuolo man to take his place.

Juventus want Raspadori as Dybala replacement

Romelu Lukaku is desperate to return to Inter.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-lukaku-vuole-tornare-a-tutti-i-costi-messaggi-ai-compagni--28046" target="_blank">Calciomercato </a>says the Belgium international is willing to take a pay cut from his current Chelsea salary in order to resume his career at the Serie A side.

Lukaku willing to take pay cut to return to Inter

Inter are preparing a bid for Red Bull Salzburg star Noah Okafor, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/inter-milan-pretende-noah-okafor-perla-salzburgo-20220312.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Serie A side are in the hunt for a new striker and see him as an ideal signing, but face competition from Borussia Dortmund.

Inter target Okafor

Juventus are plotting a bid for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, says <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2022/03/12-90782455/jorginho_e_emerson_azzurro_juve" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.The midfielder has entered the last year of his contract at the Blues and the Turin side hope to lure him back to Italy.

Juventus target Jorginho

Barcelona coach Xavi turned down the opportunity to coach Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/xavi-hernandez-oferta-multimilionaria-entrenar-manchester-united-rebutjat_725025_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Spaniard was in charge of Al Sadd when the Premier League side came calling but he knocked them back to chase his dream of taking over at Camp Nou.

Xavi rejected Man Utd

Newcastle are in talks to sign Sean Longstaff to a new contract, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sean-longstaff-in-talks-with-newcastle-over-new-contract-cjcmtp5kx" target="_blank">The Times </a>reports.The 24-year-old's deal expires at the end of the season but the club hope to hold on to him.

Newcastle in Longstaff talks

Romelu Lukaku is not interested in joining Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lukaku-aleja-barca-perfila-regreso-italia-13361549" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The striker is expected to leave Chelsea and make a move back to Italy as Inter hope to bring him back.

Lukaku wants Italy return over Barca move

Atletico Madrid are plotting a bid for Sergi Roberto, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/atletico-madrid-sigue-cerca-sergi-roberto-20220311.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports.The midfielder is looking for regular playing time but has not found it at Camp Nou, so the Spanish capital could prove to be the solution to his problems.

Atletico to move for Sergi Roberto

Inter are considering offering Alexis Sanchez a new contract, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sanchez-l-inter-valuta-il-futuro-la-scelta-tra-rinnovo-e-ingaggi-69805" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Nerazzurri will have to offer a deal upwards of €7 million per season to keep him.

Inter consider Sanchez renewal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ralf Rangnick: “It doesn’t make sense to even think or speculate about Thomas Tuchel to join Manchester United”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/sistoney67?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sistoney67</a>. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> “I like his style, he is a top manager”, Rangnick added.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1502412692686057473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rangnick addresses Tuchel Man Utd links

Chelsea have received a boost in their bid to find new ownership, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/03/11/chelsea-outline-doomsday-scenario-financial-impact-roman-abramovich/" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. A government deal struck with the club will allow Roman Abramovich to complete a swift sale despite the sanctions imposed on the Russian businessman.

Chelsea sale cleared to go ahead

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bradley Wright-Phillips will sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the New York Red Bulls | <a href="https://t.co/b9BAqlvrnD">https://t.co/b9BAqlvrnD</a> Welcome home, <a href="https://twitter.com/BWPNINENINE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BWPNINENINE</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedRunsDeep?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RedRunsDeep</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBNY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/j5fl83xCmO">pic.twitter.com/j5fl83xCmO</a>— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewYorkRedBulls/status/1502397262470828034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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