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Manchester City remain keen to put a deal in place for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/manchester-city-looking-payment-plan-erling-haaland-transfer " target="_blank">90min</a> reports that they are reluctant to pay a £63 million ($82m) fee up front.Rather than go big straight away on the Norwegian frontman, the Blues are hoping that a payment plan can be agreed that allows them to spread the cost involved of acquiring a global superstar.

Man City reluctant to pay £63m for Haaland up front (90min)

Real Madrid remain confident that they can put a deal in place for Kylian Mbappe, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4641974/ten-hag-targets-tchouameni-in-man-united-masterplan-real-madrid-optimistic-over-mbappe " target="_blank">ESPN</a>.There has been talk of the France international forward opening himself up to a new contract at Paris Saint-Germanin, but La Liga heavyweights still expect him to head for Spain as a free agent this summer.

Real Madrid confident on Mbappe deal (ESPN)

Aurelien Tchouameni will be made a top target for Manchester United if Erik ten Hag takes the managerial reins at Old Trafford, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4641974/ten-hag-targets-tchouameni-in-man-united-masterplan-real-madrid-optimistic-over-mbappe " target="_blank">ESPN</a>.The 22-year-old France international midfielder has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in European football, with the Red Devils eager to lure him away from Monaco.

Tchouameni to be a top target for Ten Hag at Man Utd (ESPN)

Manchester United are ready to scrap it out with Arsenal for the signing of Norwich full-back Max Aarons, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18269620/man-utd-arsenal-transfer-norwich-max-aarons/ " target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Red Devils have been exploring various options at right-back, with a 22-year-old at Carrow Road considered to be the best long-term addition.

Man Utd & Arsenal to scrap it out for Aarons (The Sun)

Borussia Dortund have been close to completing a deal for Karim Adeyemi, but no agreement has been confirmed and <a href="https://www.skysportaustria.at/trotz-durchbruch-adeyemi-deal-zum-bvb-wackelt/ " target="_blank">Sky Sports Austria</a> reports that a door is being left open for other suitors.They claim that Premier League giants Liverpool are holding talks with Red Bull Salzburg regarding their highly-rated Germany international forward, with Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig also in the frame.

Liverpool in talks to beat Dortmund to Adeyemi (Sky Sports)

Kalvin Phillips and Christoper Nkunku are top targets for Manchester United, with the club waiting on a green light from Erik ten Hag before making their interest official.A Dutch tactician is reportedly close to be being appointed as the Red Devils’ next manager, with the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-ten-hag-transfers-23688170?_ga=2.45719462.387115001.1649920534-9747693645.1620887704 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claiming that he will have the final say on whether raids on Leeds and RB Leipzig are launched.

Man Utd waiting on green light for Phillips & Nkunku (MEN)

Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the plans of presumptive incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-ten-hag-26713216" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.That perspective along with the possibility the Red Devils won't be in the Champions League next season mean a transfer is increasingly likely, though the destination remains uncertain.

Ronaldo not part of Ten Hag's Man Utd plans (Daily Star)

The presumptive incoming manager wants to move in a new direction

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City board doesn't see Pep Guardiola's future as an issue. Pep's involved in new signings strategy as of today - Man City hope to discuss a new deal 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Agents who had talks with City also feel Pep's only focused on MCFC project. 📲 More: <a href="https://t.co/FK02dryqhl">https://t.co/FK02dryqhl</a> <a href="https://t.co/8sKxq3rHxO">pic.twitter.com/8sKxq3rHxO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1514997727993626633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City confident about Guardiola future

Alessio Romagnoli has agreed to join Lazio at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-romagnoli-a-un-passo-accordo-trovato-durante-il-vertice-di-77821" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a>The 27-year-old will join on a free transfer when his Milan contract expires.The Italy international has agreed as five-year deal worth around €3 million (£2.4m/$3.2m).

Romagnoli agrees Lazio deal

Fenerbahce have confirmed the permanent signing of Uruguay forward Diego Rossi from LAFCThe 24-year-old joins the Turkish club for around €5.5 million (£4.5m/$5.9m) after impressing on loan during the first half of the season.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kulübümüz, 2021-22 sezonu başından beri kadromuzda kiralık olarak forma giyen Diego Rossi’nin, 5.500.000 Euro bonservis bedeli karşılığında kalıcı olarak kadromuza katılması konusunda Major League Soccer (MLS) ile anlaşmaya varmıştır. <a href="https://t.co/3VAGD5alJ1">pic.twitter.com/3VAGD5alJ1</a>— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce/status/1514892205000900609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fener sign Rossi

After those earlier rumours, Nemanja Matic has now confirmed he will leave Man Utd at the end of the season.The former Serbia international said it has been a "huge honour and privilege" to represent the club.Matic has made 183 appearances for United since joining from Chelsea in the summer of 2017 but has struggled for regular action this campaign.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/it-s-been-an-honour-and-a-privilege-matic-confirms-he-will-leave-/blt033d2b07e5ad8fb4" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Matic confirms Man Utd departure

New York City FC goalkeeper Cody Mizell had joined&nbsp;USL Championship side New Mexico United on a season-long loan.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Good luck <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyMizell1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CodyMizell1</a> 👏— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/newyorkcityfc/status/1515014320261943298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mizell heads out on loan

Arsenal have joined the race for Hoffenheim’s Florian Grillitsch, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/15/transfer-notebook-arsenal-add-austrian-midfielder-florian-grillitsch/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a>The Austria international is a free agent at the end of the season so will be available on a free transfer.Everton and Leeds have also been monitoring the 26-year-old ahead of a possible summer move.

Arsenal join race for Grillitsch

Nemanja Matic has told Manchester United he wants to leave the club this summer, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-ten-hag-26721812" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.The 33-year-old has struggled for regular action this season, with Scott McTominay and Fred often preferred in the defensive midfield positions.He still has one year left on his contract so is likely to be available for a cut-price fee.

Matic to leave Man Utd

Milan are in talks with Bahrian-based company investcorp over a takeover, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/exclusive-soccer-bahrains-investcorp-excluse-talks-buy-ac-milan-source-2022-04-15/" target="_blank">Reuters.</a>The deal for the Serie A side is said to be worth around €1 billion ($1.08bn/£827m).If deal goes through it would be the first takeover of a top Italian team by Middle East investors.

Milan in takeover talks

Napoli are to offer Dries Mertens a new contract, reports <a href="https://kisskissnapoli.it/alvino-il-napoli-proporra-a-mertens-il-rinnovo-per-un-anno-con-opzione-per-il-secondo-lingaggio-massimo-1-5-milioni-di-euro/" target="_blank">Radio Kiss Kiss.</a>The Belgium forward is out of contract this summer and although Napoli have an option to automatically extend for a further season it was rumoured the club were reluctant to do so.However, there appears to have been a change of heart and Napoli will now offer the 35-year-old a new deal, though it would be on reduced terms.

Napoli to offer Mertens new deal

D.C. United have signed Jackson Hopkins on a four-year contract.The MLS side have options to extend the 17-year-old's deal to 2026 and 2027.

Hopkins signs four-year D.C. United deal

Julian Nagelsmann says he does not get the impression that Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich.The striker has been linked with a move away, with Barcelona trying to sign him."I never got the impression that he wants to leave," Lewandowski said.&nbsp;"He talks a lot about tactics and always gives the impression that he's interested.&nbsp;But it's also a bit normal to think about your future, especially when you've been at the club for so long.&nbsp;In conversations, he always seems to me as if he would like to stay.&nbsp;"Of course, I would like to keep him in my team and hopefully the near future will tell."

Nagelsmann expects Lewandowski to stay at Bayern

Bayern Munich are willing to spend big to sign Darwin Nunez from Benfica.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/precio-pagara-bayern-munich-fichar-darwin-nunez-20220415.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports the Bundesliga side are willing to pay €80 million to land the striker this summer.

Bayern willing to pay €80m for Nunez

Cesar Azpilicueta hopes Chelsea will let him leave this summer.Barcelona hope to sign the Blues star and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/recta-final-fichaje-azpilicueta-barca-13521916" target="_blank">Sport </a>reports he will ask the club to allow him to make the switch to Camp Nou after their elimination from the Champions League.

Azpilicueta pushing for Chelsea exit amid Barca interest

Kalvin Phillips is eager to remain at Leeds and sign a new contract despite attracting interest from Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18254214/leeds-kalvin-phillips-man-utd-jesse-marsch-transfer/ " target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The England international midfielder has no desire to sever ties with his boyhood club or consider a switch to arch-rivals from Old Trafford.

Phillips wants Leeds stay amid Man Utd rumours

Real Madrid are ready to step up their interest in Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as interest builds in the Germany international.According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/nueva-oferta-real-madrid-rudiger-20220414.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, the Blancos are ready to enter into talks with a player that has also been linked with Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus.

Real Madrid ready another raid for Rudiger

Leeds are looking into a possible £27 million ($35m) deal for RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-set-sights-on-josko-gvardiol-amid-27m-reveal-exclusive/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Croatian defender is said to have been on the Whites’ radar for two years, with a big-money bid now being readied.

Leeds looking to land £27m Leipzig star Gvardiol

<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/87995517-tottenham-talks-at-hotspur-way-over-triple-transfer-including-30m-pl-star " target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a> claims that Tottenham will be making Christian Eriksen and Youri Tielemans top priorities for the summer transfer window.Spurs are eager to bring a Danish playmaker back onto their books after seeing his overcome health concerns to star for Brentford, while a Belgian midfielder at Leicester is also in their sights.

Tottenham make Tielemans & Eriksen top priorities

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ 𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ 😀 It’s Juan more year for <a href="https://twitter.com/Cuadrado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cuadrado</a> in ⚪️⚫️!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cuadrado2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cuadrado2023</a>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1514906494717906945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juve trigger Cuadrado extension

Everton are, according to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/moshiri-sell-everton-newcastle-champions-league-plans-ruiter-sunderland-1576436 " target="_blank">iNews</a>, ready to battle it out with West Ham and Newcastle for the signing of James Tarkowski.The England international centre-half will become a free agent this summer when his contract at Burnley expires.

Everton to battle Newcastle & West Ham for Tarkowski

James Rodriguez is interested in joining Atletico Madrid this summer.The Colombia international wants a move back to Europe and came close to joining the Spanish side in 2019, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20220415/1001787072/exmadridista-suena-fichar-atletico.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports he could end up making the switch this year.

James wants Atletico Madrid move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Burnley Football Club can confirm the Club has parted company with manager Sean Dyche, assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer.— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1514899451097366530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Burnley sack Dyche

Juventus are eyeing Kepa Arrizabalaga as their future goalkeeper.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/juventus-elige-kepa-portero-presente-futuro-20220415.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports the Serie A giants hope to lure the shot stopper to Turin to replace Wojciech Szczesny between the posts.

Juventus target Kepa

Lazio hope to secure the signing of Alessio Romagnoli from AC Milan in the coming weeks.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-e-il-giorno-dell-incontro-per-romagnoli-le-ultime-35693" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Rome outfit are set to hold talks with his agent as he prepares to leave AC Milan when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Lazio look to finalise Romagnoli deal

Juan Foyth struggled to make the desired impact at Tottenham, but he has thrived at Villarreal to the point that <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/juan-foyth-interesa-madrid-lateral-derecho-20220414.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> now report that he is a possible target for Real Madrid.The 24-year-old Argentine has been impressing in La Liga as a right-back and may be offered a chance to take his talents to Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid keen on Spurs flop Foyth

Barcelona have been impressed by Luuk de Jong, with a few important goals scored, and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-quiere-quedarse-luuk-jong-13514146 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that they will look into extending his loan deal from Sevilla.The Dutch striker moved to Camp Nou on an initial season-long agreement on deadline day of the summer window in 2021, with Barca in the market for cut-price cover to the departed Antoine Griezmann.

Barcelona consider extending De Jong’s loan deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gabriel Magalhaes on Barcelona links: "I feel at home at Arsenal. It's a great squad to be a part of and together I am sure we can achieve a lot. I am very happy here". 🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> He's only focused on Arsenal - no talks with Barça as of today, his priority is UCL race now. <a href="https://t.co/c8cIqI5ryJ">pic.twitter.com/c8cIqI5ryJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1514772736974807042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca-linked Gabriel staying at Arsenal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙌 Swansea City defender <a href="https://twitter.com/Knaughts88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Knaughts88</a> has agreed terms on a new one-year contract that will extend his stay with the club. 👉 <a href="https://t.co/iBOu0uVRQb">https://t.co/iBOu0uVRQb</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dvna8IYcfG">pic.twitter.com/Dvna8IYcfG</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1514591803239899147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Swansea give Naughton extension

Harry Kane could sign an extension at Tottenham after Manchester United declined to hire his former coach Mauricio Pochettino, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/harry-kane-transfer-manutd-tottenham-26711699" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.Kane had been intrigued by a reunion with his former boss, but the expected hiring of Erik ten Hag along with Manchester United's disappointing league position could keep him at Spurs.

Kane could sign Tottenham extension

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Darwin Núñez on potential Premier League move in the summer: “I really don’t know what’s gonna happen. But I’m not gonna speak about my future before the end of the season”. 🇺🇾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> “Cavani - he’s my idol”, Darwin also added. Benfica want around €75/80m to sell Núñez.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1514676765511360514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nunez quizzed on possible PL move

Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn could become Erik ten Hag's first signing at Manchester United, says the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10718977/Man-United-Erik-ten-Hag-consider-Tottenham-winger-Steven-Bergwijn.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.Ten Hag is said to have tracked the attacker for years and desired him at Ajax.

Bergwijn could be first Ten Hag signing

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