Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd willing to meet Barcelona’s €40m Araujo demands

<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/opciones-ngolo-kante-20220402.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Real Madrid are preparing to enter the race for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, who could be heading out of Stamford Bridge this summer.The France international is one of several options being considered by the Blancos as they seek to find cover and competition for the likes of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Real Madrid enter the race for Chelsea star Kante (Fichajes)

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/xavi-urges-ousmane-dembele-to-decide-barcelona-future " target="_blank">90min</a>, still keen on Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele.The World Cup-winning France international continues to run down his contract at Camp Nou and, despite talk of fresh terms being agreed, is set to drop into the free agent pool this summer.

Chelsea and PSG remain keen on Dembele (90min)

Robert Lewandowski has told Barcelona that he wants to join the club, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lewandowski-da-fichar-barca-13465959 " target="_blank">Sport</a> reports.The Poland international’s relationship with Bayern Munich is deteriorating because they are only offering him a one-year extension to his contract, which expires in 2023.

Lewandowski says yes to Barcelona (Sport)

Barcelona have accepted that they will have to sell Ronald Araujo this summer. <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/araujo-te-preu-en-el-barca-i-hi-ha-fins-a-fins-i-tot-comprador-pendent-de-tancar-l-acord-amb-joan-lap_736068_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> claims the defender is not willing to accept the club’s latest contract offers and they would rather sell him this year than lose him for free when his deal expires. But Barca will be holding out for around €40 million (£34m/$44m) for him and Manchester United are willing to pay whatever it takes to bring him to Old Trafford.

Man Utd willing to meet Barcelona’s €40m Araujo demands (El Nacional)

Mohamed Salah is on the verge of signing a new contract at Liverpool, says <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mohamed-salah-new-liverpool-contract-26620187" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.The 29-year-old attacker is willing to reduce his demands of a £400,000 per week wage and is expected to commit to a four-year deal with the club.

Salah close to signing Liverpool contract (Mirror)

Birmingham City want to bring Tahith Chong back to the club on loan next season, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-tahithchong-birmingham-26622298" target="_self">the Mirror.</a>Chong had been performing well for the club before a groin injury ruled him out for several months.The attacker is expected to get a chance to impress at Manchester United during the club's pre-season/

Birmingham want Chong back on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Henrix Mkhitaryan’s performing at top level under José Mourinho. His current AS Roma contract runs out in June - but the club’s now prepared to open talks with Raiola and offer Mkhitaryan a new deal. 🇦🇲 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> Negotiations will take place in the coming days.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1510678288380928004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mkhitaryan set for negotiations with Roma

Nico Schlotterbeck has suggested he could reject Bayern Munich to stay at Freiburg next season.The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to the Bavarian side but says he is happy where he is.He told Sky: "I don't know what it's going to be like in the summer. There's definitely the&nbsp;possibility&nbsp;that I'll&nbsp;stay here, I feel very comfortable here."

Schlotterbeck could turn down Bayern Munich

Juventus, RB Leipzig and Marseille are monitoring Lyon teenager Dimitri Bamballi, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a8355259420093643170-ol-dimitri-bamballi-plait-a-lom-et-la-juventus" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The midfielder is considered Lyon's hottest prospect but the teams from Italy, Germany and France could try to lure him away.

Juventus and RB Leipzig eye Lyon teen

Real Madrid sponsors Adidas are pressuring president Florentino Perez to keep Marco Asensio at the club, according to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/adidas-pressiona-florentino-perez-perque-no-faci-fora-un-jugador-del-reial-madrid_736371_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a>.The Spain international has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu but Adidas believe he can still add a lot to the team and want him to remain in Madrid.

Real Madrid pressured to keep Asensio by Adidas

Barcelona are set to open negotiations with Ronald Araujo in the coming week, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-le-hecho-oferta-renovacion-13468871" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The club have made an offer to extend his contract, but were far from meeting his expectations and are in danger of losing the centre-back in the near future.

Barca to hold Araujo talks next week

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"Manuel Akanji has said he would like to take the next step and is considering a move to England." 🗞 <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@berger_pj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> <a href="https://t.co/yh21hNwlFf">pic.twitter.com/yh21hNwlFf</a>— BVB Newsblog (@bvbnewsblog) <a href="https://twitter.com/bvbnewsblog/status/1510578529456513028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man Utd target Akanji wants Premier League move

Inter star Lautaro Martinez will not be allowed to leave unless the club receive a bid in excess of €80 million, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-lautaro-al-bivio-doppia-offerta-in-arrivo-cifre-e-dettagli-23172" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The striker is happy in Milan and will not force a move, but with Tottenham and Arsenal showing interest, the Nerazzurri have set the price they would be willing to accept.

Inter won't let Lautaro go for less than €80m

Arsenal and Liverpool have been informed that any deal for Torino defender Gleison Bremer will cost them upwards of €30 million (£25m/$33m) in the summer transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.tuttojuve.com/calciomercato/il-torino-per-bremer-non-chiede-la-luna-595206 " target="_blank">TuttoJuve</a>.Manchester United, Juventus, Tottenham and Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest in the Brazilian centre-half.

Asking price set for Arsenal & Liverpool-linked Bremer

The <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/exclusive-newcastle-arsenal-chelsea-transfer-26620649?msclkid=a1b37f76b32311ec8f7d2d5d93866daf " target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports that Arsenal goalkeeper is Bernd Leno is preparing to snub any interest from Newcastle as he looks to secure a return to his native Germany.The experienced goalkeeper will be on the move this summer after falling behind Aaron Ramsdale in the Gunners pecking order, while a deal has also been done by the north London outfit for USMNT star Matt Turner.

Leno to snub Newcastle in favour of return to Germany

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The situation hasn’t changed. Mo Salah doesn’t consider La Liga move a priority - he’s not planning to leave the Premier League. 🚫 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Robert Lewandowski would be open to try La Liga experience one day - he’s well informed on Barça interest, his agent too. Depends on Bayern. <a href="https://t.co/6NxhC2006M">https://t.co/6NxhC2006M</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1510576805006168070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Salah not keen on move to La Liga

Foxes happy to sell Maddison

Lukasz Fabianski is set to be handed a new contract by West Ham, via <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10680767/West-Ham-reward-goalkeeper-Lukasz-Fabianski-new-contract.html" target="_blank">the Daily Mail</a>.The goalkeeper has been an in-form performer for the Hammers this term.Now, he looks set to be rewarded with a fresh deal at London Stadium.

Fabianski to get new West Ham deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝 Salah wants to continue his career at Liverpool. 🤝 🇪🇬Mohamed Salah is continuing negotiations to sign a new 3-year contract with Liverpool. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/YOSAjaoCEy">https://t.co/YOSAjaoCEy</a> <a href="https://t.co/p58mm0Av3g">pic.twitter.com/p58mm0Av3g</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1510547827826606083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Salah still in Liverpool conversations

Allan will be allowed to leave Everton at the end of the season, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18148681/everton-allan-transfer-exit-frank-lampard-exclusive/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Brazil midfielder has had a poor showing at Goodison Park this term and is poised to be allowed to depart the club as a result.This is despite him having one more year on his contract.

Allan to leave Everton

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"He's our captain, we want him to stay - there are very good chances". Thomas Tuchel confirms Chelsea are doing their best for Azpilicueta to stay at the club, contract has been extended until 2023. 🇪🇸🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Barça proposal remains valid: two year deal plus option until 2025. <a href="https://t.co/fQwyBcvkqF">pic.twitter.com/fQwyBcvkqF</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1510530290493628423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chelsea want Azpilicueta stay

Newcastle are plotting a raid for Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18148917/newcastle-transfer-brighton-goalkeeper-robert-sanchez/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Seagulls shotstopper has been a keen performer on the south coast this season.Now, the Magpies are looking to take him to Tyneside.

Newcastle line up Sanchez move

Sergio Ramos is determined to make a success of his Paris Saint-Germain career.The Spanish centre-back is aware he has not lived up to expectation at the French side because of his persistent injury problems.Ramos has been linked with a move away from the club already, with MLS touted as a possible destination. But <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-ramos-veut-rester-au-psg-la-saison-prochaine_AV-202204020223.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a> says he is not ready to give up and plans on remaining at PSG for at least one more season.

Ramos wants PSG stay

Phil Foden is in line to receive a big increase in pay if Manchester City sign Erling Haaland.<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-erling-haaland-foden-26618349" target="_blank">The Daily Star </a>reports the club will give the striker a £500,000 per week wage if he joins from Borussia Dortmund this summer.Foden, meanwhile, is set to sign a new contract with the club, but he will go back to the negotiating table to demand more money if they are willing to spend so much on a player just a couple of months younger than he is.

Foden to get big pay rise if Man City sign Haaland

Arsenal are looking to Serie A in their hunt for a new star striker.According to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/video/calcio/calciomercato/2022/04/02-91458871/mercato_inter_e_napoli_attente_l_arsenal_monitora_lautaro_e_osimhen" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, the Premier League side are keeping a close eye on Napoli star Victor Osimhen and Inter striker Lautaro Martinez and could move for either of them this summer.

Arsenal monitor Osimhen and Lautaro Martinez

Fernandes injury saps festive cheer as Rogers downs Man Utd

Transfers LIVE: Chelsea launch surprise Semenyo swoop

Man Utd set to buy TWO midfielders as part of rebuild

Weekend winners & losers: Rogers runs riot but Vini booed

Man Utd told who they should have appointed after SAF

Amorim needs a miracle! Bruno injury is catastrophic

GOAL's Premier League Team of the Season so far

Chelsea consider shock loan recall as injury crisis continues

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd willing to meet Barcelona’s €40m Araujo demands | Goal.com India

GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world