Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Leeds enter race to sign Man City star Aguero

Tottenham are leading the chase to sign West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with West Ham and Leeds also interested, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4355624/tottenham-lead-race-for-west-broms-johnstone-amid-lloris-doubts-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Spurs are said to be unhappy with Hugo Lloris' form this season and are looking for a proven Premier League keeper to challenge him for the No 1 spot. Johnstone has impressed despite West Brom fighting relegation, and with just one year left on his contract, the Baggies may cash in this summer whether or not they stay in the top-flight.

Tottenham 'leading the chase for Johnstone' (ESPN)

Spurs are reportedly targeting the West Brom keeper as the long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris

Kylian Mbappe continues to resist signing a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain, putting his long-term future at the club in doubt - reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/08/kylian-mbappe-throws-psg-future-doubt-could-go-next/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a> The France striker's current deal expires in 2022 and PSG are keen to reach an agreement over an extension. However, his chances of staying in Paris are now rated at 50/50 as the club fear&nbsp;he may push for a move at the end of the season, with Real Madrid leading the chase for his signature.

Mbappe's chances of staying at PSG now 50/50 (The Telegraph)

Frenchman continues to stall over a new deal

Leeds have entered the race to sign Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/leeds-transfer-manchester-city-chelsea-sergio-aguero-exclusive" target="_blank">90Min.</a> It was confirmed last month that Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season after a glittering, trophy-filled decade at Etihad Stadium. A host of clubs have been linked with the 32-year-old since including the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona, but Leeds hope the presence of fellow Argentine Marcelo Bielsa in the dugout will be enough to tempt the striker&nbsp;to Elland Road.

Leeds enter Aguero race (90Min)

Whites hope to bring Argentine to Elland Road 

West Ham are monitoring Derby players&nbsp;Lee Buchanan and Louie Sibley. <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-west-ham-keen-on-derby-county-duo-ahead-of-summer-window/" target="_blank">Football League World</a> claims the Premier League side are keen on signing full-back&nbsp;Buchanan. Derby are said to be willing to sell Sibley at the end of the season, too, and the Hammers could swoop in with an offer for the 19-year-old.

West Ham eye derby duo

Ajax youth stars&nbsp;Gabriel Misehouy and Alvaro Henry have signed professional contracts with the club. They are both committed to the Eredivisie champions until 2024.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Yes, boys! ♥️ 🖌 Gabriël Misehouy⁰ 🖌 Alvaro Henry<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheFuture</a> — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1380589182456897536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax tie rising stars Misehouy and Henry to pro contracts

Mauro Icardi's agent is looking to orchestrate a transfer this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mauro-icardi-psg-un-depart-envisage-cet-ete/1241109" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;reports. The Argentine attacker's agent is looking for clubs interested in signing him, but his €10 million salary puts him out of reach for most European sides. Juventus and Roma are eager to strengthen in attack this summer, however, and the Premier League is considered an option, while PSG are open to selling Icardi.

Icardi looking for way out of PSG

FC Dallas have signed winger&nbsp;Beni Redzic from their academy, <a href="https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2021/04/09/fc-dallas-signs-academy-product-beni-red-i">the club confirmed</a>. Redzic has signed a&nbsp; two-year contract with club options for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons, becoming the club's league-leading&nbsp;31st Homegrown Player. The 18-year-old winger&nbsp;has been called up by the Bosnia and Herzegovina U-18s in 2019 as well as the U.S. at the youth level.

FC Dallas sign academy winger

Galatasaray have offered Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt a three-year deal, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/12270671/transfer-news-crystal-palaces-patrick-van-aanholt-offered-three-year-deal-by-galatasaray">Sky Sports</a>. Van Aanholt is eligible to sign a pre-contract and talks are ongoing between the player and the club. The fullback is also being tracked by several Premier League clubs.

Galatasaray make offer to Van Aanholt 

Mauricio Pochettino says Paris Saint-Germain are working on a contract extension for Kylian Mbappe. The French star has been linked with several top teams for quite some time, most notably Real Madrid in recent weeks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-mbappe-contract-extension-pochettino/1at1e4wac9gqj1tqch5wzxzw6f">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG and Mbappe working on contract extension, says Pochettino

Enzo Zidane's trial with Inter Miami is over, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/kaufsports/status/1380564186867056643">the Miami Herald</a>. Zidane, son of Real Madrid boss Zinedine, had been training with the club ahead of the MLS season.

Zidane leaves Inter Miami

Eddie Howe is in talks to take over as Crystal Palace manager,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-news-howe-sounded-out-by-palace/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The former Bournemouth boss had reached an agreement with Celtic but decided against joining the Scottish side and could be set for a return to the Premier League if Roy Hodgson leaves.

Howe in Crystal Palace talks after turning down Celtic

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️⚪️🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/JMangala_8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JMangala_8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfB</a> <a href="https://t.co/hNbFytrXjl">pic.twitter.com/hNbFytrXjl</a> — VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB_int/status/1380502684525064194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mangala signs new Stuttgart contract extension

Barcelona and Tottenham have Jerome Boateng high on their list of summer targets. <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/video/clip/sportbild-inhalt/fc-bayern-bei-diesem-verein-steht-boateng-ganz-oben-auf-der-liste-76007216-76011726.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>&nbsp;reports the Spanish and English sides believe the centre-back would be a smart option to strengthen their defence as he can be snapped up for free at the end of the season.

Barca and Spurs see Boateng as low cost option

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEW: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> has contacted several MLS clubs as they hope to find a trade partner for Matías Pellegrini, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/samstejskal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@samstejskal</a> +me. Miami must be roster compliant by April 16. Details, plus 6 clubs that could make sense for the Argentine winger. <a href="https://t.co/NKtBSgFHHl">https://t.co/NKtBSgFHHl</a> — Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffrueter/status/1380530576399028230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Inter Miami trying to offload Pellegrini

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ OFFICIAL | Radu Dragusin has renewed his contract with Juventus! ⚪️⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinoAllaFine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FinoAllaFine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1380533458758291458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Dragusin signs new Juventus contract

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> New: Sources tell me that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> has traded Frankie Amaya to New York Red Bulls. Deal is done. More details to come. <a href="https://twitter.com/ENQSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ENQSports</a> — Pat Brennan (@PBrennanENQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBrennanENQ/status/1380521109125263360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Amaya to join New York Red Bulls

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani is&nbsp;"very interested" in moving&nbsp;to Boca Juniors&nbsp;claims Marcos Rojo.&nbsp; Speculation regarding a move away from Old Trafford for Cavani has surfaced as his 12-month deal in England edges towards a close. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cavani-very-interested-boca-juniors-man-utd-rojo/1vpiduvb2u9qa1iuaejslodqig" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Cavani 'very interested' in Boca Juniors move - Rojo

Zinedine Zidane considers Kylian Mbappe to be a "great player", but the Real Madrid boss is reluctant to be drawn on speculation suggesting that the forward could be added to his ranks in the near future. Mbappe's contract at PSG expires in 2022 and, having yet to sign an extension, the France forward has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-mbappe-links-real-madrid-clasico-ramos-messi/8goayqbdk6wr16df5k3ms2skh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Zidane responds to Mbappe links to Real Madrid

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani is still unsure about where he wants to play football next season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed. The Uruguayan's deal expires at the end of the season and&nbsp;there is an option which can be triggered to extend it for a further year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-update-cavani-man-united-future/e6gy8dpcabxq11wkuz7mk26pu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Cavani's future still up in the air - Solskjaer 

Folarin Balogun is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, Goal can confirm.&nbsp; The 19-year-old striker’s current deal was due to expire at the end of the season and was the target of interest of several clubs, both from England and abroad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-balogun-new-contract/qcej1ahlws1m1vu4ps74imie9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Balogun close to signing new Arsenal contract

Gary Neville considers Real Madrid defender&nbsp;Raphael Varane to be his&nbsp;dream signing for Manchester United in the next transfer window, and advises Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen three areas of his squad. The Red Devils are expected to be active over the summer, with potential targets currently in the process of being identified. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neville-varane-dream-signing-man-utd-solskjaer/13oiyaq7etcdm126cr0c7zo3zc" target="_blank">Find out what Neville has had to say here.</a>

Neville names dream signing for Manchester United

Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for USMNT winger&nbsp;Konrad de la Fuente, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4355664/barcelona-open-to-offers-for-usmnts-konrad-in-summer-sources" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The 19-year-old is tied to a contract through to 2022, which includes the option for a two-year extension, but he will be allowed to leave Camp Nou if a suitable approach is received.

Barca open to offers for Konrad

Juventus are, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2021/04/09-80637459/la_juve_vuole_tenere_buffon_decisiva_la_cena_con_agnelli" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, ready to offer Gianluigi Buffon another one-year contract. The veteran goalkeeper is now 43 years of age, but he remains an important part of Andrea Pirlo's plans in Turin and will be given the chance to extend a remarkable career.

Juve to offer Buffon another contract

West Ham and Everton are among those looking into a deal for Napoli defender&nbsp;Nikola Maksimovic, claims <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/in-primo-piano/i-fcin-i-maksimovic-nessun-discorso-avanzato-l-inter-lo-valuta-ma-c-e-distanza-tra-richiesta-e-offerta-365192" target="_blank">FCInterNews</a>. Inter are also said to be keen, with a bidding war set to be sparked when the next window swings open.

West Ham and Everton want Maksimovic 

Southampton are mulling over an approach for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-keep-tabs-on-tottenham-midfielder-winks/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The England international has slipped out of favour under Jose Mourinho and may be tempted to open up a new Premier League challenge elsewhere.

Saints set their sights on Spurs star Winks

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4355031/man-united-cool-on-haaland-after-raiolas-roadshow-man-citys-record-wage-bill-would-skyrocket-with-move" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, started to cool their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. The Red Devils have already seen Mino Raiola cause problems when it comes to Paul Pogba and have not been impressed by how a recent tour of Europe's top clubs from the so-called 'super agent' has been handled.

Man Utd cool interest in Haaland

Wolves striker Rafa Mir has impressed on loan at Liga side Huesca this season and is wanted by Sevilla on a permanent transfer this summer, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20210408/h6mgy2osqzgxdbeuxzoni467mu.html" target="_blank">La Razon.</a> Mir has scored 10 goals in 29 matches for a side struggling against relegation, and while Huesca reportedly have a €12 million option on the 23-year-old, he has caught the eye of bigger Spanish clubs. La Razon claim Wolves are willing to cash in on Mir, while Sevilla are said to be looking to add more firepower.

Wolves loanee Mir 'wanted by Sevilla'

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Orban signs new RB Leipzig deal

Manchester United and Chelsea are the only sides that can afford to make a move for Erling Haaland this summer, claims Paul Scholes. Former United star Scholes has told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/scholes-names-man-utd-chelsea-as-the-two-clubs-able-to/1w0tyrnsa5ghi19awwkurgowiu" target="_blank">BT Sport&nbsp;</a>when asked what type of forward Solskjaer needs to be bringing in: “Haaland’s the obvious one, isn’t he? “These types of players, will they come to Manchester United at this point? Can United pay the money for them? I think they probably can, I think it’s up to them which club they choose. "It’s a player United will be desperate for, a player Chelsea will be desperate for. They’re probably the two clubs that would be able to afford to pay that fee.”

Scholes names the two clubs able to afford Haaland

Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhuttl says he will do everything in his power to keep defender Jannik Vestergaard, amid talk linking the centre-back with a move to Tottenham. Hassenhuttl told a press conference: "It’s nothing new for our players that do a good job for us this season, that they are on the list for some bigger clubs. “You can be sure that this player has a contract for Southampton and for as long as he has this he is our player. We will do everything to keep him here and to protect him for everything."

Hassenhuttl responds to Vestergaard talk

Kylian Mbappe has his heart set on securing a switch to Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.cuatro.com/deportes/futbol/liga/mbappe-fichaje-real-madrid-florentino-haaland_18_3119295211.html" target="_blank">Cuatro</a>. The Paris Saint-Germain forward continues to stall on the signing of a new contract in France - with his current deal due to expire in 2022 - as he wants to make a move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe holding out for move to Madrid

David de Gea is a "prime candidate" to leave Manchester United on loan in the next transfer window, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/english-premier-league/story/4354572/transfer-sagas-will-dominate-the-summerbut-can-clubs-spend-on-haalandsalahkane-or-messi" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Spanish goalkeeper has lost his starting berth to Dean Henderson of late and, with a lucrative contract taken into account, may find it difficult to land a buyer in the summer as short-term deals are explored.

De Gea to leave Man Utd on loan?

<a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/laporta-aun-no-hecho-ninguna-oferta-messi-7062738" target="_blank">OKDiario</a> report that Barcelona president Joan Laporta is making the signing of Erling Haaland his top priority for the summer. A deal for the Borussia Dortmund striker will be sought ahead of putting fresh terms in place for Lionel Messi.

Barca make Haaland their top priority

Tottenham have made contact with Fiorentina striker&nbsp;Dusan Vlahovic, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/" target="_blank">Corriere Fiorentino</a>. Spurs are said to have sounded out the 21-year-old's agent, but the likes of Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig are also keen.

Spurs set sights on Vlahovic

Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko is, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a593311705731570198-tiemoue-bakayoko-propose-au-psg-et-a-lol" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>, set to return to France this summer. The midfielder, who struggled to make his mark at Stamford Bridge and has spent time on loan at AC Milan and Napoli, is a target for Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon.

Bakayoko heading back to France

Brighton will try to keep forward Danny Welbeck beyond this season and have heaped praise on his attitude in the dressing room. Welbeck has scored four goals in 17 Premier League appearances this year. "Yeah, I think Danny has been really, really good for us," manager Graham Potter <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11741/12269475/danny-welbeck-brighton-boss-graham-potter-keen-to-keep-forward" target="_blank">told reporters</a>.&nbsp;"I think he's a player we are of course going to sit down with at the end of the season and find the right solution for everybody."

Keeping Welbeck top of mind for Brighton

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 18-year-old <a href="https://twitter.com/_Sam_Bell9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_Sam_Bell9</a> has signed a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BristolCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BristolCity</a> contract 'til 2024! Read more: 👇 — Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1380189976760102916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bristol extend Bell

Edinson Cavani is "is closer than ever" to joining Boca Juniors from Manchester United this summer, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4355229/man-uniteds-cavani-closer-than-ever-to-boca-juniors-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The striker, who was used as a sub in the Europa League on Thursday, has the&nbsp;option to cut his two-year deal with the Red Devils short.

Boca move becomes more likely for Cavani

West Ham are considering a move for Granada’s on-loan midfielder Yangel Herrera, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-west-ham-pregunta-por-yangel-herrera/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The Venezuela international has impressed with the Spanish side this season and a number of sides have contacted parent club Manchester City over a permanent deal this summer. Pep Guardiola is currently well stocked in the centre of midfield so is prepared to let the 23-year-old leave for a fee in the region of €18 million (£16m/$21m).

Hammers eye Herrera

Inter may look to sign Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic as a potential replacement for Andrea Ranocchia, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/i-destini-incrociati-di-ranocchia-e-maksimovic-fra-inter-e-lazio-74065" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Ranocchia, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season and should he decide to move on the Nerazzurri would seek a low-cost replacement. Maksimovic is also out of contract this summer so would be available on a free and at 29 is four years younger than Ranocchia, though Inter may face competition from Lazio for the Serbian’s signature.

Maksimovic considered potential Ranocchia replacement

Championship leaders Norwich are considering a move for VVV-Venlo striker Giorgos Giakoumakis according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-norwich-target-goal-a-game-greece-striker-to-spearhead-prem-return" target="_blank">TeamTalk.</a> The Canaries, who look well placed for an immediate return to the Premier League, want to bolster their strike force for next season and see Giakoumakis, who has scored 27 goals in 29 games, as a prime target. Brighton and Southampton have also been monitoring the Greek striker’s progress in recent months.

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