Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal working on Gabriel Jesus deal

Arsenal are working on a potential deal for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1517580327350382592" target="_self">The Athletic</a>.The two clubs have not spoken directly yet, but Gunners technical director Edu has been negotiating terms with the Brazilian striker's representatives over the last few months.Jesus is open to joining Arsenal amid a lack of regular minutes under Pep Guardiola at Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal working on Gabriel Jesus deal (The Athletic)

Gunners eager to bring in Brazilian frontman

Manchester United have identified Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/united-lanza-fichaje-frenkie-jong-13551610" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 24-year-old is happy at Camp Nou but it has been suggested he could be tempted by a summer move to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag.De Jong emerged as one of Europe's top midfielders at Ajax under Ten Hag, who will succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United's new permanent manager at the end of the season.

Man Utd target De Jong (SPORT)

Manchester United have opened transfer talks with Leeds for English midfielder Kalvin Phillips - according to <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfers-ten-hag-23752091" target="_self">MEN</a>.The 26-year-old has emerged as a primary target for the Red Devils as they've moved on from West Ham's Declan Rice, who is being priced at well over £100 million (£128m).Leeds will let Phillips go for around £60m ($77m) and United are now working on a deal, but Aston Villa are also interested in his services.

Man Utd open Phillips transfer talks (MEN)

Leeds star touted for Old Trafford switch

Atalanta are eyeing Lazio winger Manuel Lazzari, writes <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-atalanta-studia-lazzari-l-esterno-della-lazio-che-puo-rimetter-33216" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is eager to use the player in the wing-back role he has leaned on at Atalanta, where Lazzari can combine his best attributes.

Atalanta eye Lazzari

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SwanseaCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SwanseaCity</a> have sacked sporting director Mark Allen, after just eight months in charge. Allen is now on gardening leave and the process to appoint a replacement is underway <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swans</a>— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1517918895834910722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Swansea sack sporting director

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper James Shea has agreed a new contract to extend his five-year stay with the Hatters!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYH</a>— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/LutonTown/status/1517816811517059072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Shea pens Luton extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tiago <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pinto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pinto</a> confirms to Dazn: “There is no problems for Henrikh <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mkhitaryan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mkhitaryan</a>’s contract extension with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a>. The will of both is to continue together”. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/ddp6O9HLKK">https://t.co/ddp6O9HLKK</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1517896376331509761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mkhitaryan renewal on track at Roma

Union Berlin star Taiwo Awoniyi admits that leaving Liverpool was a painful setback.“As a football player, I’ve been in happy and sad moments but my time in Liverpool was one of the best things that happened to me as a football player,” Awoniyi, who has been linked to West Ham United recently told <a href="https://soccernet.ng/2022/04/watch-exclusive-after-liverpool-disappointment-awoniyi-sets-sight-on-premier-league-return.html">SoccerNet.</a>“If I say I’m disappointed not playing in Liverpool, yes of course. I left when I got my work permit which I worked for many years for.“Getting it and having to leave at the end of the day is something I was sad about, but life goes on. We keep on working.”<div><a href="https://soccernet.ng/2022/04/watch-exclusive-after-liverpool-disappointment-awoniyi-sets-sight-on-premier-league-return.html">&nbsp;</a></div>.

West Ham target Awoniyi speaks out on Liverpool departure

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arsenal director Edu tells <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> on club plans for new signings: “We’re gonna focus on signing one or two players. After last summer revolution, we need the next step”. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> “We’ve our strategy ready”, Edu said to <a href="https://twitter.com/j_castelobranco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@j_castelobranco</a>. No answer on Gabriel Jesus-Arsenal deal.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1517861098569048069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Edu comments on Arsenal summer plans

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayernMunich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BayernMunich</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManchesterUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManchesterUnited</a> are interested in Konrad <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Laimer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Laimer</a>. His contract with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leipzig</a> currently expires in 2023. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1517887464140001280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern & Man Utd pursue Laimer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Daniel Passarella fue ofrecido a la selección de Bolivia y la federación mostró interés. *️⃣El "Kaiser" está dispuesto a volver a la dirección técnica. Por ahora es apenas un acercamiento.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1517625725536329736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Argentina boss Passarella up for Bolivia job

Juventus have made contact with the representatives of Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria - according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/" target="_self">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.The 34-year-old is set to become a free agent in June and is also attracting interest from Inter and Atletico Madrid.Juve are thought to be leading the race for Di Maria, though, as they seek extra attacking reinforcements after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign.

Juve make contact with Di Maria

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: We've acquired U.S. Men’s National Team forward Gyasi Zardes. Welcome to the Mile High City, <a href="https://twitter.com/gyasinho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gyasinho</a> 🏔 📝: <a href="https://t.co/mxpSoOluC8">https://t.co/mxpSoOluC8</a> <a href="https://t.co/vHeLIvDDWx">pic.twitter.com/vHeLIvDDWx</a>— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColoradoRapids/status/1517643199900438528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Colorado Rapids sign Zardes from Columbus Crew

Barcelona coach Xavi has dismissed suggestions Frenkie de Jong could join Manchester United.Reports in Spain claim the midfielder could reunite with his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford this summer.Xavi says the Netherlands international is a crucial player for the Camp Nou side and hopes he will remain at Barca for many years.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/xavi-de-jong-man-utd-rumours-mark-an-era-barcelona/blte42f418a5106e725" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Xavi dismisses De Jong to Man Utd rumours

West Ham have made an offer to sign Andrea Belotti from Torino this summer.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/club-premier-league-quiere-fichar-andrea-belotti-20220423.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports the Premier League side have reached out to discuss a possible summer move with the striker set to leave Torino when his contract expires this summer.The Hammers have proposed a three-year contract for the Italy international.

West Ham make Belotti offer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥 Tottenham have prepared their £20million offer for the Dutch footballer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> 🤝 Inter are considering accepting the 40 million Euro offer that could come in for Denzel Dumfries. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaInter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaInter</a> <a href="https://t.co/P4M24xRAfb">pic.twitter.com/P4M24xRAfb</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1517804678641328130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Spurs prepare Dumfries offer

Rodrigo De Paul is not happy at Atletico Madrid and wants a move back to Italy.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/23-04-2022/calciomercato-de-paul-inter-atletico-440166690765_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F23-04-2022%2Fcalciomercato-de-paul-inter-atletico-440166690765.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims the midfielder, who joined from Udinese last summer, is being tracked by Inter.

De Paul wants Atletico exit as Inter ready to pounce

AC Milan continue to monitor Red Bull Salzburg's youngster Roko Simic.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/simic-come-haaland-il-retroscena-sul-milan-e-quei-4-milioni-63891" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side tried to sign the Croatian last summer but Lokomotiva Zagreb opted to sell to the Austrian team instead.The 18-year-old is still on Milan's radar, however, and they could line up a move for him in the near future.

AC Milan keeping eye on Simic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Toni Rüdiger has not signed with any club yet. Real Madrid are now the closest to find an agreement, talks ongoing for months. Real Madrid are on it since December. 🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> PSG, interested. Man United and Bayern, out of the race... and Chelsea situation still not changed. <a href="https://t.co/r0Ja1yMFxO">pic.twitter.com/r0Ja1yMFxO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1517778047885209600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real Madrid leading Rudiger race

Celtic are in talks to sign Tottenham centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://sbisoccer.com/2022/04/source-celtic-in-advanced-talks-for-cameron-carter-vickers-transfer" target="_blank">SBI Soccer</a>.Spurs want an initial fee of £6 million for the 24-year-old which could rise to £10m with add-ons.United States international Carter-Vickers has appeared in 39 games for Celtic in 2021-22, and has also been linked with Wolves and Leicester City.

Celtic in talks to sign Spurs' Carter-Vickers outright

Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile and Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby have both emerged on Newcastle's transfer radar - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a4246979512680954832-newcastle-vise-deux-francais-cet-ete" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The Magpies initially inquired about Badiashile in January and are optimistic of closing a deal in the summer window.Diaby is also a primary target for Newcastle but Leverkusen will only let him go if their €90 million (£76m/$97m) asking price is met.

Badiashile & Diaby on Newcastle's radar

Leicester City and Aston Villa are vying for the signature of Lens midfielder Seko Fofana - according to <a href="https://www.butfootballclub.fr/rc-lens/mercato/rc-lens-info-but-un-duel-milan-angleterre-pour-fofana-770330" target="_blank">BUT! Football Club</a>.The 26-year-old previously played in Manchester City's academy ranks and has also taken in a loan spell at Fulham.Leicester and Villa are both interested in bringing Fofana back to the Premier League, but he is still under contract at Lens until 2024.

Leicester & Fulham vying for Lens star Fofana

Barcelona are tracking RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1517502480506044416" target="_self">Fichajes</a>.The Blaugrana are short on funds for permanent transfers, but the 23-year-old would welcome a return to Camp Nou, where he initially began his career as a La Masia prospect.Olmo has scored three goals in 15 Bundesliga outings for Leipzig this term and his contract is due to run until 2024.

Barca tracking Leipzig's Olmo

Fulham are eyeing a swoop for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/fulham-planning-approach-lazio-sergej-milinkovic-savic" target="_self">90min</a>.Aleksandar Mitrovic is pushing to lure the 27-year-old, who plays with him for Serbia at international level, to Craven Cottage this summer.Fulham want Milinkovic-Savic to boost their chances of staying in the Premier League following their promotion from the Championship, but he is also a target for Juventus.

Fulham eyeing Milinkovic-Savic swoop

Aston Villa left-back Travis Patterson is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-plotting-move-for-aston-villa-starlet-travis-patterson/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The 16-year-old has caught the eye of Spurs scouts with his performances at U23 level this season.Patterson has not yet played for Steven Gerrard's senior team, and Tottenham hope to lure him to north London in the summer.

Spurs interested in Villa left-back Patterson

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No doubts on Luka Modrić and Real Madrid. New contract will be signed until June 2023 and it’s never been an issue. ⭐️🇭🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> It’s just matter of final meetings, paperworks, details to be sorted and then completed. Confirmed. ⤵️🤝 <a href="https://t.co/g12KaZixL0">https://t.co/g12KaZixL0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1517701831316623363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Madrid to announce new Modric deal imminently

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources: Numerous MLS teams have called and made offers for Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki. All advances have been rejected so far for the former Rookie of the Year. Assume with the Zardes acquisition, this may accelerate. Shinyashiki has made one start this year.— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1517600309874413568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rapids forward Shinyashiki fielding offers

A decision on Kylian Mbappe's future could well be made once Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the Ligue 1 title, suggests coach Mauricio Pochettino.The France forward's next steps have been the subject of intense speculation this season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/new-elements-mbappe-mistake-staying-psg-huge-changes/blt37a95de22b3fa258">with a deal to move to Real Madrid</a>&nbsp;thought to be all but done and the attacker's contract up at Parc des Princes.But ahead of this weekend's game against Lens, when PSG need only to avoid defeat to reclaim the title they lost to Lille last year, Pochettino has reiterated his hope that the star striker stays, while suggesting a decision is imminent if they succeed in wrapping up silverware.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-future-decision-could-be-made-once-psg-wrap-up-ligue/bltfa5c940672f4a0ed" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Mbappe future could be decided after PSG title win - Poch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Arsenal exploring possibility of signing Gabriel Jesus from Man City. Clubs yet to speak but talks between Edu + reps for months. 25yo open to idea, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> current favourites. Calvert-Lewin among options @TheAthleticUK <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 1st reported <a href="https://twitter.com/jorgenicola?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jorgenicola</a> <a href="https://t.co/jOu4Es7nT7">https://t.co/jOu4Es7nT7</a>— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1517580327350382592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal exploring Jesus option

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Declan Rice has turned down third contract offer at West Ham. There’s still no agreement - Rice has always been committed, but he’s now open to a move this summer. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> West Ham insist he’s untouchable as David Moyes said - but Declan Rice won’t sign a new deal. <a href="https://t.co/5TIjcO2zUS">pic.twitter.com/5TIjcO2zUS</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1517519726762766337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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