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Julian Nagelsmann's move to Bayern Munich has upended Tottenham's plan for finding a new coach. The RB Leipzig boss looks set to take charge at the German giants, taking Spurs' top choice out of the market. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/26/erik-ten-hag-among-tottenham-contenders-julian-nagelsmann-poised/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports that the Premier League are now looking at Ajax coach Erik ten Hag, while Ralf Rangnick and Gareth Southgate are also in the picture.

Ten Hag, Rangnick & Southgate contenders for Tottenham job (Telegraph)

Spurs forced to look elsewhere as Nagelsmann nears Bayern

Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, claims <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/el-atletico-aprovecha-maniobra-del-chelsea-para-pujar-por-azpilicueta/" target="_blank">El Gol Digital.</a> The long-serving Blues defender may be offered a route back to his native Spain in the next transfer window.

Azpilicueta of interest to Atletico (El Gol Digital)

Manchester United are monitoring Slavia Prague forward Abdallah Sima ahead of a possible summer swoop. The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-sima-20465136" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that the 21-year-old is the latest hot prospect that the Red Devils would like to add to their ranks.

Man Utd monitoring Sima (Manchester Evening News)

Arsenal have, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2541677/?source=twitteruk" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, opened talks regarding a new contract for Emile Smith Rowe. A highly-rated product of the club's famed academy system is being lined up for improved terms after becoming a regular under Mikel Arteta this season.

Arsenal open contract talks with Smith Rowe

Gunners eager to tie improving midfielder down to fresh terms

Chelsea are currently ahead of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Raphael Varane. The defender has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20210425/493450391993/varane-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims it is the Blues who are the favourites to land him.

Chelsea take lead in Varane race

The 28-year-old could be departing the Bernabeu

Ariel Holan has stepped down as coach of Brazilian side Santos. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Ariel Holan pede demissão e não será mais técnico do Santos FC. O Presidente Andres Rueda anunciou a decisão nesta manhã em entrevista coletiva. <a href="https://t.co/jTHn7JXlPX">pic.twitter.com/jTHn7JXlPX</a> — Santos Futebol Clube (@SantosFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SantosFC/status/1386654833634066432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Holan leaves Santos

Everton are putting together a new deal for James Rodriguez. The Colombian has been a big hit since making the move to Merseyside, and the club are working on extending his current deal which runs until the summer of 2022. <a href="https://co.marca.com/claro/futbol/colombianos-mundo/2021/04/26/60869e9a22601dd21f8b459d.html" target="_blank">Marca Claro</a> claims retaining the midfielder is “the great objective” of director of football Marcel Brands.

Everton working on new James deal

Julian Nagelsmann has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1386707325155676161" target="_blank">Sport1</a>’s Patrick Berger. Bayern are keen to appoint Nagelsmann as the successor to Hansi Flick, but RB Leipzig are determined to secure a big fee for their coach. The wrangling between the two clubs would appear to be the stumbling block, as Nagelsmann has given his approval to Bayern’s offer.

Nagelsmann agrees terms with Bayern

Sergi Roberto is unsure as to whether he should sign a new deal at Barcelona. The versatile defender has been offered a one-year extension to his current deal, which expires in the summer of 2022, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210426/493467939832/barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims the 29-year-old would prefer a longer contract.

Sergi Roberto not convinced by Barca offer

Rani Khedira, the brother of Sami Khedira, has joined Union Berlin from Augsburg. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✅ Erster Neuzugang für die kommende Saison ✍️ Herzlich willkommen in Berlin-Köpenick, Rani <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Khedira?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Khedira</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcunion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcunion</a><a href="https://t.co/rigDsaCxFy">https://t.co/rigDsaCxFy</a> — 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion/status/1386658822652153856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Khedira joins Union

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 346 wedstrijden, 92 goals en 1 Gouden Schoen. Bienvenue chez les Mauve et Blanc, Rafa. 🟣⚪ <a href="https://t.co/LI48V70f30">https://t.co/LI48V70f30</a> <a href="https://t.co/HSibbo5Xhd">pic.twitter.com/HSibbo5Xhd</a> — RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht/status/1386700529192128514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Anderlecht sign Refaelov from Royal Antwerp

Maurizio Sarri looks set to take charge of Roma this summer. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-tutte-le-strade-portano-a-sarri-ecco-il-piano-di-rivoluzion-88913" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;says he is the Serie A side's favourite candidate and will be called on to replace Paulo Fonseca ahead of next season.

Roma want Sarri

Several top European teams have made contact with Robert Lewandowski, <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-bayern-transfer-video-sky-info-mehrere-topklubs-mit-interesse-an-robert-lewandowski/12287853/34828" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany reports. The Bayern Munich striker could be on the move this summer as there is a lot of concrete interest in him. Bayern would rather keep the Poland international, however.

Lewandowski approached by several teams

Keylor Navas has signed a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain. The Costa Rica international is now tied to the French giants until 2024. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-goalkeeper-navas-signs-new-contract/k0fu6x2ohul159l79u8w320c" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Navas signs PSG deal

Folarin Balogun has brought any uncertainty surrounding his future to a close by signing a new long-term contract at Arsenal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/balogun-signs-new-long-term-contract-at-arsenal-to-end/180m3kecr7afq12dw0jqk3m6be" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Balogun commits future to Arsenal

Confidence is growing in Barcelona that Eric Garcia will join the club in the summer. The defender’s contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the sesaon&nbsp;and Barca have long held an interest. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210426/493467746219/recta-final-para-cerrar-el-fichaje-de-eric-garcia-habra-acuerdo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, talks are continuing and all parties are confident that a deal will be done.

Barcelona confident of Garcia deal

Matthias Ginter, who has&nbsp;sparked talk of interest from Chelsea and Inter in the past, admits that a lack of European football for Borussia Monchengladbach in 2021-22 could edge him through the exits. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-linked-ginter-responds-to-transfer-talk-at-borussia/1a12xgrb8b76415q6btztlmq4h" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ginter casts doubt on Gladbach future

England’s most-capped player Fara Williams has confirmed she will retire at the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> After much consideration &amp; despite offers to remain within the game, I have made the difficult decision to retire from professional football at the end of the season. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have had a career of more than 20 years within the women’s game ⚽️❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Z9YWEcgdzi">pic.twitter.com/Z9YWEcgdzi</a> — Fara Williams MBE (@fara_williams47) <a href="https://twitter.com/fara_williams47/status/1386696913962082305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Williams calls time on career

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ A new deal for Eric Bailly!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> — Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1386685978312683529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bailly signs new Man Utd contract

According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-and-aston-villa-race-to-sign-abraham-after-offer-revealed/" target="_blank">Football Insider,</a> Wolves have joined the hunt for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham. Amid struggles for game time at Stamford Bridge, the England international has already been linked with Aston Villa and Leicester.

Wolves join the hunt for Abraham

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to snub interest from the Premier League and sign a new contract at AC Milan, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/871685/gianluigi-donnarumma-ac-milan-despite-man-united-chelsea-transfers/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The Italy international goalkeeper is approaching the end of his current deal, but fresh terms are on the table and he is ready to commit his future to the Serie A giants.

Donnarumma to snub Premier League interest

Mainz forward&nbsp;Robin Quaison is the subject of interest from Roma - according to <a href="https://www.allgemeine-zeitung.de/sport/fussball/mainz-05/mainz-05-fuhren-robin-quaisons-wege-nach-italien_23583088" target="_blank">Allgemeine-Zeitung</a>. The Italian giants are weighing up a summer swoop for the 27-year-old, who is set to become a free agent at the end of June. Quaison has scored four goals in 24 Bundesliga appearances for Mainz so far in 2020-21.

Roma interested in Mainz forward Quaison

Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking Brighton teenager&nbsp;Andrew Moran - according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-chelsea-man-utd-monitoring-impactful-brighton-prospect" target="_blank">TEAMTalk</a>. Both clubs are keeping close tabs on the 17-year-old's progress with a view to launching respective summer bids. Moran has contributed 11 goals and 11 assists to Brighton's cause across&nbsp;22 appearances in the U18 Premier League.

Chelsea & Man Utd tracking Brighton's Moran

Norwich City are eager to sign Bristol City star&nbsp;Saikou Janneh - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14758328/norwich-bristol-city-striker-saikou-janneh/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Daniel Farke wants to bring the 21-year-lold striker to Carrow Road ahead of the Canaries return to the Premier League next season. Brighton and Watford have also been linked with Janneh, though, and he still has two years to run on his contract at Bristol City.

Norwich eager to sign Bristol City star Janneh

Raphael Varane has addressed his contract situation at Real Madrid amid rumours linking him with Manchester United and Chelsea. Speculation over Varane's future is rife as he heads towards the final year of his current deal at Santiago Bernabeu, with the&nbsp;Blancos having yet to reach an agreement with the defender over an extension. It has been suggested that Varane could take up a new challenge in the Premier League this summer amid reported interest from United and Chelsea, but the Frenchman insists he isn't looking that far ahead. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-chelsea-linked-varane-addresses-contract-situation/1633ag427hcf710spwdnvrhd68" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Man Utd & Chelsea-linked Varane addresses contract situation

Ajax have set their asking price for&nbsp;Argentine left-back Nicolas Tagliafico - 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>. The Dutch giants are prepared to let the 28-year-old leave this summer if he desires a new challenge, but will demand £13 million ($18m) for his services. Leeds United have been heavily linked with Tagliafico as Marcelo Bielsa seeks to bolster his defensive ranks for the 2021-22 campaign.

Ajax set Tagliafico asking price amid Leeds links

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ℹ️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> and sporting director Markus <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kr%C3%B6sche?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krösche</a> terminate contract by mutual agreement. Read more: <a href="https://t.co/SUhlttr61k">https://t.co/SUhlttr61k</a> <a href="https://t.co/HQjf7MXeqG">pic.twitter.com/HQjf7MXeqG</a> — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig_EN/status/1386626480705359873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Krosche to leave RB Leipzig

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to the most beautiful city in Germany, Dejan! 📝 Dejan Ljubicic becomes our first signing for the 2021-22 season! He will join on a free from <a href="https://twitter.com/skrapid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skrapid</a>, penning a four-year deal 🔴⚪ — 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1386617599853748224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Koln announce Ljubicic signing

Xherdan Shaqiri is, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/shaqiri-sets-sights-on-liverpool-exit-italy-possible/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, looking for a way out at Liverpool. The Swiss midfielder continues to struggle for game time with the Reds and the former Inter star is open to the idea of returning to Italy this summer.

Shaqiri pushes for exits at Liverpool

Newcastle, Chelsea and Everton are all keen on&nbsp;Metz midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Sarr-centonze-kouyate-les-joueurs-de-metz-ne-seront-pas-soldes/1245747" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> The 18-year-old midfielder is attracting interest from across Europe, with Premier League sides currently leading the hunt for his signature.

Premier League trio have Sarr in their sights

Eric Bailly is ready to sign a new four-year contract at Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4370594/manchester-united-to-hand-eric-bailly-new-long-term-deal-sources" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The Ivorian defender is approaching the final 12 months of his current deal and, after lengthy negotiations, is now ready to commit his long-term future to the Red Devils.

Bailly poised to pen Man Utd deal

Manchester City are in talks to sign&nbsp;Red Star Belgrade winger Andrija Radulovic - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14753408/andrija-radulovic-man-city/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 18-year-old emerged on City's radar after his stellar performances in last year's UEFA Youth League. Radulovic could return to Red Star on loan next season if City are successful in bringing him onto their books.

Man City in talks to sign Radulovic

Newcastle and Fulham are chasing the signature of Vitesse defender&nbsp;Danilho Doekhi - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-and-fulham-race-rangers-for-doekhi/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Scottish champions Rangers are also keen on the 22-year-old, who is fast approaching the final year of his contract. A bidding war could be on the cards for&nbsp;Doekhi when the summer window opens, with the centre-back having proved his worth this season by helping Vitesse become the second meanest defence in the Eredivisie.

Newcastle & Fulham chasing Doekhi

Milan have set a contract extension deadline for number one goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2021/04/25-81106921/milan_ultimatum_a_donnarumma_un_mese_per_il_si_" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Rossoneri are struggling to make a breakthrough in renewal talks with the 22-year-old, and will only continue to negotiate for one more month. Donnarumma's current deal expires in June, with a number of other top European clubs thought to be interested in signing him on a free transfer.

Milan set Donnarumma extension deadline

Ex-Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has backed Jurgen Klopp to become Bayern Munich's next manager. Bayern will be on the lookout for a new head coach at the end of the season, with Hansi Flick having publicly revealed his desire to cut short his contract which was originally set to run to 2023. Klopp, who is currently in charge at Liverpool, has been touted as one of the leading candidates to replace Flick&nbsp;and&nbsp;Weidenfeller thinks he would be the ideal fit for the top job at Allianz Arena. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-backed-bayern-munich-by-ex-dortmund-star-weidenfeller/1voqbk5421nce12a63f95ndr9i" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Klopp backed for Bayern job by ex-Dortmund star

Antoine Griezmann says that he is “proud” to play with Barcelona, even if it means that he does not get to feature in his favoured role. The France star has been linked with an exit at various points of his time at Camp Nou, but appears ready to stay for the long haul. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/griezmann-proud-to-play-at-barcelona-even-out-of-position/19pfgns3wt33y1e54a1id063vt" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Griezmann 'proud' to play at Barcelona – even out of position

Francisco Trincao could leave Barcelona this summer for Serie A, according to <a href="https://calciomercato.it/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Juventus, who tried to sign the winger from Braga last summer, and AC Milan are both interested in him.

Serie A duo eye Barcelona star Trincao

Tottenham have started discussions with RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann over their vacant manager role, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/julian-nagelsmann-bayern-munich-tottenham-b1837265.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-declare-nagelsmann-interest-but-rb-leipzig/m7zun73h9pqo1aifwua4t5cag" target="_blank">Goal has revealed that Bayern Munich are also interested in the young coach.</a>

Spurs open Nagelsmann talks

Lucas Torreira's desire to move to Boca Juniors from Arsenal has received another setback, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://elintransigente.com/category/boca/" target="_blank">El Intransigente</a>. The Uruguay star has asked the Argentine club to explore the possibility of a loan move, but even that will be outside of their budget.

Torreira's Boca ambitions have taken a further hit

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that centre-back Eric Garcia is Barcelona bound. Asked why the Spaniard wasn't in his Carabao Cup final squad, he said: "He's going to move to Barcelona, I hope so. It's tough, but it is what it is." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/garcia-is-going-to-move-to-barcelona-guardiola-confirms/delmc0ru60z18x9vhqy0yexg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Guardiola: I think Garcia is going to Barcelona

Alvaro Morata has claimed he'd gladly&nbsp;stay at Juventus for life&nbsp;but is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;unsure of his future as his loan from Atletico Madrid winds down. Juventus have&nbsp;an option to purchase Morata&nbsp;for&nbsp;€45 million (£39m/$53m) at the end of the season. The Bianconeri&nbsp;can also&nbsp;extend Morata's loan for a further season for €10m (£8m/$12m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-would-gladly-stay-at-juventus-for-life-but-on-loan/n8ire3anv4zl1h17yt8wawrzq" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Morata would 'gladly stay at Juventus for life'

Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles could both be moved on this summer if Arsenal receive a suitable bid. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14754343/arsenal-nketiah-maitland-niles-20m/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports that Nketiah is wanted by West Ham, but there is no clear front runner for Maitland-Niles.

Arsenal open to Nketiah and Maitland-Niles sales

Jose Mourinho is ready to return to Inter should Antonio Conte depart this summer, according to <a href="http://calciomercato.it/2021/04/25/calciomercato-inter-mourinho-conte-pirlo-juventus-tottenham/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Portuguese is out of work after being sacked by Spurs and is open to going back to Serie A. Conte is nearing a Serie A title with Inter this term but his relationship with the club's board has been up and down.

Mourinho to make Serie A return?

Real Madrid are ready to scupper Arsenal's chances of signing Martin Odegaard, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14748164/martin-odegaard-arsenal-transfer-european-super-league/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Los Blancos are frustrated at the Gunners' pulling out of the European Super League, and as such will not sell the Norway international to them this summer.

Arsenal dealt blow in Odegaard pursuit 

Bayern Munich have declared their interest in appointing Julian Nagelsmann as their new head coach, but RB Leipzig are demanding a world-record&nbsp;€30 million (£26m/$36m) to let him go,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Spox&nbsp;can confirm. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-declare-nagelsmann-interest-but-rb-leipzig/m7zun73h9pqo1aifwua4t5cag" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

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