Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona contract talks with Dembele stall again

Ousmane Dembele's future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/renovacion-dembele-enfria-barca-barsa-barcelona-11664171" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports that there has been no progress in talks over a contract extension for the France international. His current deal runs until 2022 and the club fear that he wants to leave either this summer or for free next year.

Barcelona contract talks with Dembele stall again (Sport)

Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/sterling-man-city-transfer-news-23932496" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, as the emergence of Phil Foden for Pep Guardiola has seemingly made Sterling less vital than before. Sterling is reportedly still happy at his current home, with the Citizens destined for a Premier League crown and still in contention for the Champions League. He still plays a fair amount, contributing to 15 league goals this year, and he's played in England his entire career. That said, Real Madrid apparently see Sterling&nbsp;as the ideal&nbsp;star in his prime to bridge the gap between aging attackers and youngsters not quite ready to carry the club on their own. Their determined pursuit could prove flattering and eventually intriguing.

Real Madrid eye Sterling (Daily Star)

The Spanish giants believe the winger's decline in playing time might make him available 

Zenit St. Petersburg are aiming to sign Samuel Umtiti this summer, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1383884473444409347">Matteo Moretto</a>. Umtiti is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, having only made 13 appearances this season.

Zenit eyeing Umtiti

Julian Nagelsmann says he has not had any discussions with Bayern Munich amid links with the German giants. Bayern boss Hansi Flick is set to depart this summer, with Nagelsmann seen by many as the most likely replacement. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/nagelsmann-denies-reports-bayern-talks/1u2b8id3su3qp1idsehqm76rql">Read what Nagelsmann had to say on Goal!</a>

Nagelsmann: No discussions with Bayern

<a href="https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2021/04/17/columbus-crew-sc-signs-defender-saad-abdul-salaam-mls-waiver-list?utm_campaign=First%20Team%20Social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=Saad%20Abdul-Salaam%20Release&amp;s=09">The Columbus Crew have confirmed</a> the signing of Saad Abdul-Salaam. Abdul-Salaam is a seven-year MLS veteran that most recently played for FC Cincinnati.&nbsp; “We are pleased to welcome Saad back to his hometown club,” said Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Saad is a defender whose versatility as a player and proven experience in our League will make him a valuable member of our squad, especially as we deal with match congestion this season. "We are excited to begin working with Saad and look forward to incorporating him into the team."

Crew sign Abdul-Salaam

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino remains optimistic that Kylian Mbappe will sign a new deal with the club. The forward's future remains uncertain amid links with a massive move, but the PSG manager says he believes the club can keep hold of Mbappe long term. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/optimist-pochettino-new-mbappe-deal-psg/qdr2ojb8eq3mz3rqc78uxbr0">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pochettino: I'm an optimist with Mbappe deal

Inter Milan have identified Chelsea's&nbsp;Emerson Palmeri as a summer target, reports <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/emerson-palmieri-apunta-al-inter/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The 26-year-old's contract expires in 2022 and with no new offer imminent it looks likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Inter tried to sign the Italy international last year but the move was blocked by then-boss Frank Lampard, but his successor Thomas Tuchel is more open to letting him leave.

Inter target Emerson

Bayern Munich have expressed their disappointment in coach Hansi Flick's decision to publicly reveal that he wants to leave the club at the end of the season. The 56-year-old announced on Saturday in the wake of his side's 3-2 win against Wolfsburg&nbsp;that he hopes to terminate his contract, which is supposed to run until summer 2023. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-disapprove-of-flick-announcement-of-intention/smtggl01r55zzg9gzyhnevbl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern Munich 'disapprove' of Flick announcement

Everton are ready to listen to offers for Moise Kean this summer&nbsp;with negotiations starting at €50 million (£43m/$60m) - according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1383743385136078851" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> Paris Saint-Germain, where the Italy striker is currently on loan, are keen to sign him on a permanent deal but hope to negotiate the fee down. Should PSG fail to agree a deal, then a number of Italian clubs are ready to make a move for the former Juventus forward.

Everton to listen to Kean offers

Eleven clubs, including five Premier League sides, have signed up for a breakaway European Super League, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/european-super-league-five-english-clubs-sign-up-to-breakaway-league-in-challenge-to-uefa-plans-xks8jdxtm" target="_blank">The Times.</a> The move is seen as a direct challenge to UEFA, which is due to announce&nbsp;plans for a reformed 36-team Champions League format&nbsp;on Monday. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have signed up to the plan, which would see 15 permanent members and five qualifiers split up into two groups of 10 and play between 18 and 23 matches per season.

Clubs sign up for European Super League

Leeds United are weighing up a move for Argentina defender&nbsp;Nicolas Tagliafico as Marcelo Bielsa looks to fill his left-back spot, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-transfer-news-bielsa-tagliafico-23930759" target="_blank">the Mirror</a>. Having failed to sign a specialist for the role last year, the Whites have coped admirably with&nbsp;Ezgjan Alioski and Stuart Dallas in the role. But Bielsa may turn to his countryman, who is a European regular with Ajax, as his next long-term solution.

Tagliafico on Leeds radar

Alassane Plea looks set to exit Borussia Monchengladbach as they seek to cut costs, following a tough Bundesliga season, says <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9481787/Alassane-Plea-ready-leave-Borussia-Monchengladbach-summer.html" target="_blank">the Mail</a>. A run of poor form means that the club are unlikely to seal Champions League football once more, facilitating a reshuffle of their squad. Arsenal, Leicester and West Ham have previously been linked with the 28-year-old.

Plea bargain from Gladbach?

Leeds United will hope to be third time lucky in their pursuit of Ryan Kent as they attempt to sign the Rangers man once more, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14681193/leeds-ryan-kent-rangers-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Whites attempted to bring the ex-Liverpool man to Elland Road twice last summer but were rebuffed on both occasions. Now, Marcelo Bielsa hopes to seal a deal for the wideman if possible at the third time of asking.

Leeds chasing Kent again

Roy Keane fears that he has been passed over for the position of manager at Celtic despite talks with the board, says <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6984421/keane-overlooked-celtic-howe/" target="_blank">The Scottish Sun</a>. Ex-Bournemouth man Eddie Howe has been widely touted as the likely new boss in Glasgow after the Hoops lost the title to rivals Rangers. But Keane had coverted the role following his stint as Ireland number two, and feels that his chance has now likely gone with the Cherries man in the frame.

Keane fears Celtic miss

Wojciech Szczesny will not be leaving Juventus to join Tottenham this summer. The goalkeeper has been linked with a move in the next transfer window and the Premier League side are rumoured to be eager to sign him. But&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands there is no credibility to claims a return to north London is in store for the former Arsenal star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/no-contact-between-tottenham-and-juventus-goalkeeper/1qjw5s42an4jv1gb6hnonwxpmw" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

Szczesny not joining Tottenham

Miroslav Klose looks set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/sport/bayern-insider-zum-trainer-hammer-was-flick-und-klose-stoert-76101838.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports the youth coach has fallen out with sporting director&nbsp;Hasan Salihamidzic and has decided to follow Hansi Flick on the way out this summer.

Klose to follow Flick to Bayern exit

Juventus will be keeping a close eye on&nbsp;Matteo&nbsp;Pessina when he lines up against Andrea Pirlo's side on Sunday. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-non-solo-ilicic-pessina-osservato-speciale-con-la-juve-le--22017" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;writes that the Serie A giants are interested in signing the 23-year-old midfielder, but they are not the only ones. AC Milan will also be watching him against the Bianconeri and are also open to signing Josip Ilicic.

Juventus join AC Milan in Pessina hunt

The breakdown in his relationship with sporting director&nbsp;Hasan Salihamidzic is the main reason Hansi Flick is leaving Bayern Munich, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/2021/04/fc-bayern-flick-von-salihamidzic-vergrault-kommentar-von-florian-plettenberg" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. The coach confirmed on Saturday that he wants to quit the club at the end of the season as he looks set to take over as national team boss after Euro 2020. But the main reason he is so eager to leave is because of a difficult partnership with the director which has sucked all of the fun out of the job for Flick.

Flick leaving Bayern because of Salihamidzic breakdown

AC Milan are at the front of the queue to sign&nbsp;German&nbsp;Pezzella from Fiorentina,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/fiorentina-pezzella-capitano-in-bilico-rinnovo-bloccato-il-milan-34890" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The centre-back is yet to sign a contract extension at Fiorentina and their Serie A rivals are looking at him. Napoli and Roma are also showing interest in the 29-year-old.

AC Milan eye Pezzella as Fiorentina exit nears

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LAFC confirm Vermeer exit

Patryk Klimala is all but poised to join the New York Red Bulls in the near-future, <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1383083448919859207?s=20" target="_blank">Celtic interim boss John Kennedy has confirmed</a>. The former Jagiellonia Bialystok man looks set to swap Scotland for a move stateside, where he will head to the Big Apple. Klimala is a Poland under-21 international.

Klimala set for Red Bulls switch

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Toronto confirm Singh signing

Luis Muriel's form has captured the eyes of Inter but the Serie A giants will face a struggle to take him away from rivals Atalanta, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/muriel-da-record-tra-il-rimpianto-milan-e-l-inter-il-piano-dell--47851" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 30-year-old is arguably in the form of his life, emerging as a key threat at the club over the 2020-21 campaign. The Colombia international has therefore caught the eye of Antonio Conte's side, but it is unlikely that they will be able to snag him for a move to San Siro.

Muriel on Inter radar

Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are all in the hunt for free agent Sergio Aguero, but have hit a stumbling block over his wage demands, claims <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/aguero-pide-12me-por-temporada-ningun-club-dispuesto-a-pagarselo/" target="_blank">Todo Fichajes</a>. The Argentine wishes to command a hefty salary, one which none of the interested sides chasing him are keen to splash out. Aguero is in no hurry to make a call on his future and will likely wait for the highest bidder.

Aguero wage demands present obstacle

Tottenham continue to track Real Betis right-back Emerson, writes <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210416/493225220206/el-tottenham-y-el-bolonia-tambien-a-por-emerson.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 22-year-old was a target last summer, but the pandemic reportedly&nbsp;scuppered a deal, forcing Spurs to wait another year to make their approach.

Tottenham has Emerson on radar

Saint-Etienne,&nbsp;Reims,&nbsp;Montpellier&nbsp;and Bordeaux are among the clubs chasing&nbsp;Valenciennes defender&nbsp;Ismael Doukoure, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-apres-lasse-bordeaux-et-montpellier-se-lancent-a-la-poursuite-dune-pepite-de-ligue-2-545958" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 17-year-old has had a stellar season in Ligue 2 and has drawn interest from across France and beyond.&nbsp; Doukoure has a contract with&nbsp;Valenciennes through 2023 but is preparing for a big move this summer.

Ligue 1 clubs chase Valenciennes teenage star

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted&nbsp;he is not worried about the prospect of Paul Pogba's contract negotiations going public as part of a new documentary on the star.&nbsp; Pogba is set to be the focus of a new Amazon series following the life of the France midfielder.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/paul-has-always-been-in-the-spotlight-solskjaer-not-concerned-by-/mb7usi931a7mzvx88p30esq8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Solskjaer not concerned by Pogba documentary amid contract talks

Reims manager David Guion&nbsp;has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season in quotes carried by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Reims-se-separera-de-david-guion-en-fin-de-saison/1243321" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. Guion's&nbsp;men have been unable to crack the top half of the Ligue 1 table this year following back-to-back impressive campaigns in 2018-19 and 2019-20. The French side sits in 12th place and has earned just six points in its past five matches.

Reims manager to depart after season

Manchester United are first in the chase for starlet&nbsp;Pape Sarr of Metz, writes <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14677466/man-utd-pape-sarr/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 18-year-old is in the 99th percentile among midfielders for interceptions in Europe's top five leagues, and in the 94th percentile for tackles. Those prodigious numbers for someone so young will make him enticing to many clubs, and it's believed the Red Devils will need to battle hard for his signing.

Man Utd lead chase for Sarr

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Sheridan resigns from Swindon

Sheffield United chairman Prince Musaad Bin Khalid Al Saud has stepped down from his post "for personal reasons" on the same day the club was officially relegated from the Premier League. "To say I am disappointed how things turned out this season is an understatement," <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12277994/sheffield-united-chairman-prince-musaad-bin-khalid-al-saud-steps-down" target="_blank">he said in a statement</a>.&nbsp;"I have great faith that we have a bright future and I look forward to seeing everyone back at Bramall Lane in good health and cheering on our Blades."

Sheffield United  chairman quits

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