Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ronaldo to target PSG move if Man Utd miss out on UCL

With Marcus Rashford said to be mulling over his future at Manchester United, <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/marcus-rashford-considering-man-utd-future " target="_blank">90min</a> reports that Arsenal and Newcastle are monitoring the England international’s situation.West Ham are also said to be keen, with there a chance that a proven Premier League forward could become unexpectedly available in the next transfer window.

Arsenal & Newcastle monitoring Rashford (90min)

Cristiano Ronaldo will target a move to Paris Saint-Germain if Manchester United fail to qualify for the Champions League - according to <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/03/man-utd-news-ronaldo-flies-portugal-plan-psg-transfer-man-utd" target="_self">Football Transfers</a>.The 37-year-old has flown back to his native Portugal to contemplate his future after missing United's 4-1 derby defeat to Manchester City through injury.If he does leave Old Trafford this summer, Ronaldo's first choice destination is PSG, where he could link up with long-time rival Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Ronaldo to target PSG move if Man Utd miss out on CL (Football Transfers)

<a href="https://theathletic.com/3165742/2022/03/07/ornstein-city-or-real-favourites-for-haaland-with-strikers-future-to-be-sorted-in-coming-weeks/?source=emp_shared_article&amp;redirected=1&amp;redirected=1 " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> also reports that the battle for Erling Haaland’s signature has become a straight fight between Real Madrid and Manchester City.With Barcelona out of the picture, a prolific striker at Borussia Dortmund must decided whether he wants to link up with title-challenging outfits in Spain or England when another transfer window opens.

Haaland battle down to Real vs City (The Athletic)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marcus Rashford is considering his future. He's concerned about his lack of game time, source close to Man Utd forward tell me - he's always been professional but he wants clarity. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> His current Manchester United deal runs out in June 2023. <a href="https://t.co/nYOvGld4W0">pic.twitter.com/nYOvGld4W0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1500746824893624323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rashford asking questions of Man Utd future (Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins could offer a cut-price option for Arsenal this summer over more expensive players, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/arsenal-sigue-situacion-ollie-watkins-verano-20220306.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The England international could leave Villa Park, with Steven Gerrard's side open to offers following Jack Grealish's exit last term. Mikel Arteta's side have previously studied Alexander Isak, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Darwin Nunez as options, but Watkins would likely set them back far less.

Watkins offers cut-price option for Arsenal

Villa striker would cost far less than alternative options

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official. Ajax have signed goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton on a deal that will run until the end of the season. 🇵🇱 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> André Onana’s been back these weeks but he will leave Ajax in the summer to join Inter.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1500945418695462922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax sign goalkeeper Tyton

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reluctant to speak out on a potential move for Erling Haaland, fearing that loose words could push up Borussia Dortmund's asking price.Haaland has recently been linked to a blockbuster transfer to Camp Nou.Those rumours have only increased following reports of a meeting with coach Xavi in Munich, although Laporta insists he has made no approach for the star striker.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/barca-president-laporta-guarded-on-haaland-links-if-i-talk-about-/blt3cefddad58991733" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Barca president Laporta guarded on Haaland links

FIFA has announced that it will suspend the contracts of foreign players currently tied to Ukrainian and Russian clubs for the rest of the 2021-22 season.The Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory has prompted dozens of footballers to flee the country, while the league has been suspended indefinitely amid the conflict.And while the Russian Premier League has restarted following its winter break, the world governing body will nevertheless offer players the chance to leave should they wish.<a href="goal.com/en/news/fifa-suspends-ukraine-and-russia-club-contracts-as-players-given-/blt188071186980bf03" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

FIFA suspends Ukraine & Russia club contracts

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨En los próximos días, habrá una reunión entre el agente de Paulo Dybala y Giuseppe Marotta, CEO del Inter para saber las condiciones del futbolista. *️⃣También habrá encuentro con la directiva de la Juventus, aunque por ahora siguen las diferencias y parece difícil que renueve.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://x.com/CLMerlo/status/1500906651360059393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dybala unlikely to sign Juventus extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LUKE CLARK &amp; JACK DUNN <a href="https://t.co/tAfpzjj31F">https://t.co/tAfpzjj31F</a>— Marine Football Club (@MarineAFC) <a href="https://x.com/MarineAFC/status/1500894537002139651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Everton and Liverpool youngsters sign for Marine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official, confirmed. Lee Congerton leaves Leicester head of scouting role and joins Serie A side Atalanta as new managing director of international sports area. 🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1500906351089917959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Leicester official moves to Atalanta

A Saudi private consortium led by Saudi Media registered their interest yesterday to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich through Raine Group, a New York merchant bank that has been hired to find a buyer.Sources with knowledge of the situation described at least 10 serious buyers, with many others holding an interest.The sheer number of interested parties,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/la-dodgers-part-owner-boehly-wyss-consortium-buy-chelsea/bltef7b662235cde7d9">which includes Todd Boehly and Hansjorg Wyss's US-Swiss consortium</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ufc-star-mcgregor-offers-gbp1-5bn-for-chelsea-in-bid-on/blta0e57dd7fc67b8fc">and Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/boehly-wyss-abramovich-gbp3bn-asking-price-buy-chelsea-too/bltd613a877db5d8862">gives Abramovich some hope in claiming his highly ambitious £3 billion ($4bn) valuation.</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/saudi-consortium-enter-race-to-buy-gbp3bn-valued-chelsea/blt514be0357c6769eb" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Saudi consortium enter race to buy £3bn-valued Chelsea

Leicester City star Wesley Fofana has penned a new deal with the Foxes that will keep him at the club until 2027.Fofana, 21, had caught the eye of Chelsea with his talent in defence, despite sitting out the entire season so far with injury.But the Blues look set to miss out on their target after he penned a lengthy extension at the King Power Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-target-fofana-signs-new-leicester-deal-until-2027/blt0de18d11e1e2a161" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Fofana extends Leicester deal to 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">More on Christensen. No way for Premier League clubs because he wants to respect Chelsea - but he’s prepared to accept Barcelona proposal. 🇩🇰 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Barça bid way better than Bayern one. It’s matter of final stages. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> 📲 More: <a href="https://t.co/xNFVbRV5jZ">https://t.co/xNFVbRV5jZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/4svBbLsKij">pic.twitter.com/4svBbLsKij</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1500821627101237258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Christensen will not accept Premier League move

Arsenal are ready to battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Lyon star Lucas Paqueta, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lione-paqueta-corteggiato-da-due-club-89600 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Newcastle have been linked with the 24-year-old playmaker in the past, but he is now registering on recruitment radars at Emirates Stadium and Parc des Princes.

Arsenal to battle PSG for Paqueta

Andreas Christensen, who is heading towards free agency at Chelsea, has agreed a contract at Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/christensen-revision-medica-firma-13334095 " target="_blank">Sport</a>.The Danish defender is set to have passed a medical at Camp Nou and thrashed out personal terms ahead of a switch to Catalunya in the summer.

Christensen agrees contract at Barcelona

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://www.tuttojuve.com/calciomercato/bremer-non-solo-juve-ecco-a-chi-piace-592027 " target="_blank">Tutto Juve</a>, joined Tottenham in the race for Torino defender Gleison Bremer.The Brazilian centre-half has been catching the eye in Serie A, with Premier League heavyweights now having him scouted on a regular basis ahead of potential summer bids.

Man Utd also in the mix for Bremer

Kieran Trippier has insisted his transfer to Newcastle from Atletico Madrid was not money-motivated.Trippier became Newcastle's first major signing under their new Saudi owners on January 7, with Atletico&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/newcastle-trippier-transfer-12m-atletico-madrid/blt54a461ce62973d0e">sanctioning his departure in a £12 million deal</a>.More than a few eyebrows were raised as the 31-year-old swapped life with the Liga champions for a relegation battle at St James' Park, with it suggested that he put financial gain ahead of career progression.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/trippier-transfer-newcastle-money/bltfc39e066e82bd442" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Trippier: I didn't transfer to Newcastle for the money

West Ham have made an approach for Udinese forward Gerard Deulofeu - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/udinese-pretendente-inglese-per-deulofeu-82004" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 27-year-old has also been linked with a return to Milan ahead of the summer transfer window.Deulofeu has previously played in the Premier League with Everton and Watford, and West Ham want to bring him back for their 2022-23 season.

West Ham make Deulofeu approach

Paris Saint-Germain have set their asking price for Georginio Wijnaldum amid reports he is unhappy at Parc des Princes - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol/mercado-fichajes-directo-noticias-ultima-13234824" target="_self">SPORT</a>.PSG signed the former Liverpool midfielder on a free transfer last summer but he has since struggled to nail down a regular spot in Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI.Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid have been linked with Wijnaldum, and PSG will consider letting him go if they receive an offer of €25 million (£21m/$27m) or more.

PSG set Wijnaldum asking price

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚓️ El capitán del barco.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Jagoba2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jagoba2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/8R85N7R6pa">pic.twitter.com/8R85N7R6pa</a>— C. A. OSASUNA (@Osasuna) <a href="https://x.com/Osasuna/status/1500789982864281601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Osasuna hand head coach Arrasate fresh terms

Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Aston Villa want to sign Philippe Coutinho on a permanent transfer from Barcelona.Coutinho returned to the Premier League in January, four years on from his departure from Liverpool,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aston-villa-sign-coutinho-loan-barcelona-outcast-gerrard/blt20524b37afae5ece">joining Villa on loan until the end of the season</a>.An option to buy was included in the agreement, and Gerrard is eager for the Brazilian to commit his long-term future to the West Midlands club.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aston-villa-coutinho-permanent-transfer-barcelona-gerrard/blta48b7f4269a68ad5" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Villa want permanent Coutinho deal - Gerrard

Juan Mata is another creative influence set to become a free agent this summer, with <a href="https://theathletic.com/3165742/2022/03/07/ornstein-city-or-real-favourites-for-haaland-with-strikers-future-to-be-sorted-in-coming-weeks/?source=emp_shared_article&amp;redirected=1&amp;redirected=1 " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reporting that a parting of ways at Manchester United is now inevitable.The experienced Spanish midfielder is attracting interest from La Liga and will be offered an opportunity to head home at the end of the season.

Mata to leave Man Utd as a free agent

With Paulo Dybala continuing to run down his contract at Juventus, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/contrato-le-ofrecido-inter-milan-paulo-dybala-20220306.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Inter have put an offer to a star forward on the books of a Serie A rival.A proven Argentina international could drop into the free agent pool this summer, with leading sides from across Europe said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.

Inter put contract offer to Dybala

Luis Suarez is in high demand ahead of his exit from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2022/03/05/621f69d2268e3eb7088b45e4.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.The 35-year-old has not been offered a new contract at Wanda Metropolitano and will become a free agent in June.Inter, Ajax and Sevilla are all interested in Suarez along with a number of clubs in Brazil.

Suarez in high demand ahead of Atletico exit

Inter, Juventus and Milan are all chasing the signature of Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/03/06/calciomercato-inter-juventus-milan-kramaric-parametro-zero-scadenza-contratto/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 30-year-old has emerged on the radar of the Serie A trio as they seek to bolster their options up front for next season.Kramaric is currently enjoying a strong individual campaign at Hoffenheim, with four goals and seven assists in 23 Bundesliga matches to his name.

Inter, Juve & Milan chasing Kramaric

Paris Saint-Germain will delay talks with Angel Di Maria over a new contract - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1500571163399012355" target="_self">Nicolo Schira</a>.The 34-year-old's current deal expires in June and PSG have not yet made a firm decision on whether to activate their one-year renewal option.Di Maria has appeared in 24 games for the club this season, recording three goals and five assists.

PSG to delay Di Maria contract talks

Eden Hazard is planning to tough it out a Real Madrid despite another frustrating season - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/hermano-hazard-desvela-quedara-eden-13331568" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The 31-year-old signed a five-year deal when he moved to Santiago Bernabeu from Chelsea in 2019, but has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge amid his struggles for form and fitness.Hazard's younger brother Kylian, who plays for Cercle Brugge, says he and his family are quite content to remain in Spain, telling <a href="https://www.hln.be/belgisch-voetbal/kylian-hazard-26-herlanceert-zijn-profcarriere-bij-rwdm-ik-heb-kwaliteiten-voor-de-belgische-top-of-hoger~aa0432ff/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2F" target="_self">HLN</a>: "He is fine where he is, his family feels good there. He has a contract until 2024 and I think he will wait until then."Maybe he's playing a little less now and the team is functioning without him, but everyone knows how good he is."

Hazard to tough it out at Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has an idea who he would like to replace him in charge, but admits he has not spoken to the club yet.The German will cede way to a new full-time manager at the end of the current campaign, having replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in December on a short-term deal.Names such as Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag have been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past few months.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/next-man-utd-manager-rangnick-ajax-ten-hag-best-coaches/blt7fb27de0f8ad3c94" target="_blank">Read more at GOAL here!</a>

Rangnick has preference for Man Utd successor

Real Madrid are currently unsure whether to bring Victor Chust into their first-team squad next year, or to loan him out again, per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/victor-chust-central-futuro-real-madrid-20220306.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The defender is currently on a season-long deal with Cadiz, where he has grown after a slow start.That form could earn him a place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad next term, but the prospect of fringe minutes means another move elsewhere for more game time could prove the better option.

Madrid unsure over Chust future

Arsenal and Alexandre Lacazette will meet at the end of the season to discuss the striker's future, head coach Mikel Arteta says.Lacazette's contract in north London expires at the end of the season and there has been no talk of a new deal for the France international.The attacker has been in fine form for the Gunners of late, however, and registered two assists as they beat Watford 3-2 on Sunday.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-quizzed-lacazette-arsenal-future-doing-really-well/blt55fcd41a62ad9beb" target="_blank">Read the full story at GOAL here!</a>

Arteta will consider Lacazette future at end of season

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Update Toronto FC. Domenico Criscito has changed his mind and he’s not signing immediately, despite verbal agreement and contracts ready. <a href="https://x.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> 🇮🇹🇨🇦 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> Criscito is not joining Toronto in March as he wants to help Genoa in Serie A - Toronto move will be discussed for July.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1500570132145397763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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