Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid, Juventus & PSG in contact with Pogba

Leeds have turned down a €35 million (£29m/$38m) offer from Barcelona for Raphinha, says <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/leeds-quiere-vender-raphinha-35-13426089" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The Premier League side will not let the Brazilian leave unless his €75m (£62m/$82m) release clause is triggered.

Leeds reject Barcelona's €35m Raphinha bid (Sport)

Barcelona are willing to pay up to €60 million for Robert Lewandowski, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/precio-lewandowski-13421126" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The Catalan side are considering a move for the Bayern Munich star and are set to lodge an initial offer of around €50m (£42m/$55m).

Barca willing to offer €60m for Lewandowski (Sport)

Paul Pogba may be attracting interest from elsewhere in the Premier League as his Manchester United contract runs down, but <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12573377/paul-pogba-two-premier-league-clubs-in-touch-with-man-utd-midfielder-as-contract-runs-down " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claims three top European clubs have also been in touch.Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all said to have been in contact with the World Cup-winning France international midfielder as he continues to edge his way towards free agency.

Real, Juve & PSG in contact with Pogba (Sky Sports)

Romelu Lukaku has endured a testing time since returning to Chelsea in the summer of 2021, and <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-psg-set-sights-on-romelu-lukaku-after-chelsea-bust-up/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Paris Saint-Germain are willing to offer the Belgian a way out of Stamford Bridge.With the Ligue 1 giants expected to part with Kylian Mbappe as a free agent this summer, efforts are being made to identify suitable replacements for a World Cup winner in the final third of the field.

PSG set sights on Chelsea striker Lukaku (Football Insider)

Barcelona are planning a sensational bid to poach Kylian Mbappe from under the nose of arch-rival Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-le-fc-barcelone-se-positionne-pour-kylian-mbappe/1324137" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Paris Saint-Germain star has long been linked with a free transfer to Madrid, but Barca now see him as a more economical option than Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, who could cost up to €300 million (£250m/$330m) when all fees and add-ons are taken into account.

Barca to fight Madrid for Mbappe (L'Equipe)

PSG star now seen as more economical option than Haaland

Ilkay Gundogan believes Erling Haaland would be a success at Manchester City but warned the Premier League champions rarely play with a striker.Man City are the main candidates to sign Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are still in contention.Gundogan is confident the 21-year-old would work well with coach Pep Guardiola, even though they usually do not play with an attacker of his style.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gundogan-haaland-man-city-dortmund-guardiola/blt49651b656deafcaf" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Gundogan endorses Haaland to Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Porto midfielder Diogo Abreu is now set to sign for Sporting as free agent. Agreement completed on a three-year deal with option for two more seasons. <a href="https://x.com/pedromsepulveda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pedromsepulveda</a> 🤝🇵🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Sporting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sporting</a> Sporting will also include €60m release clause in the contract.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1507369831879880709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sporting to sign Abreu

AC Milan are set to move in for Lille duo Sven Botman and Renato Sanches, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2022/03/25-91257506/milan_assalto_a_botman_e_sanches" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports.The Serie A side have been after the defender for months and saw a January move blocked by the French club.They will have to splash out €40 million (£33m/$44m) to get him this summer, while Sanches will be an easier acquisition.

AC Milan ready to move for Botman & Sanches

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Eintracht Frankfurt have completed another signing for the coming campaign, securing the services of central defender <a href="https://x.com/Jong22_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jong22_</a> from FC Salzburg on a contract until 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣! 🦅<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SGE</a> <a href="https://t.co/KtUctFzViM">https://t.co/KtUctFzViM</a>— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) <a href="https://x.com/eintrachtint/status/1507415696598253607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eintracht Frankfurt sign Onguene from Red Bull Salzburg

Florian Kainz&nbsp;has signed a new contract with Koln.The 29-year-old midfielder is now tied to the Bundesliga side until 2024.

Kainz signs new Koln deal

Koln are lining up a new contract offer for Salih Ozcan.Sporting director Jorg Jakobs has told&nbsp;Kölner Stadtanzeiger: "You have to offer Salih a contract extension and other benefits, so you have to take a certain risk. "The club will document that it will adjust the salary according to his performance. It remains to be seen whether that will be enough in the end. But the clear intention to do so has been shown. Salih will also receive the offer promptly."

Koln to offer Ozcan extension

Manchester United are among the teams interested in Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-equipos-siguen-verratti-20220325.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Inter and Roma are also eyeing a move for the Italy international, who is valued at around €55 million (£46m/$60m) by the French giants.

Man Utd, Inter & Roma eye Verratti

James Rodriguez has decided to leave Qatari side Al-Rayyan at the earliest opportunity.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sud-america-c-e-un-club-su-james-rodriguez-48954" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that, as well as Galatasaray, Colombian side Junior Barranquilla are looking to lure the midfielder back to his homeland and are even willing to pay €15 million for him.

James to return to Colombia?

Valerien Ismael has been appointed Besiktas manager, the club <a href="https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/83317" target="_blank">confirmed</a>.The 46-year-old was sacked by West Brom in February but has landed a top job in Turkey.

Ismael takes over as Besiktas coach

Ilkay Gundogan says he has not had talks with Manchester City about a new contract.The midfielder's current deal expires in summer 2023 and the Germany international says he is in no hurry to sort out an extension. "There are no concrete talks, but we have a good relationship," he told <a href="https://www.kicker.de/guendogan-im-interview-gibt-derzeit-keinen-attraktiveren-ort-895386/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>.&nbsp;"I'm still patient.&nbsp;There's no hurry."

Gundogan: No contract talks with Man City

Bayern Munich will not move for Sporting full-back Pedro Porro, according to Bild.Porro is on Bayern's list of targets, but the 22-year-old is considered too expensive and he wants to continue to develop in Portugal.Middlesbrough's Djed Spence, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, is also on their list of candidates to fill the right-back slot but he is not their top target.

Bayern eye Spence but will not sign Porro

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard says Erling Haaland asked him about Real Madrid amid the club's interest in signing the Borussia Dortmund star.Meanwhile Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been impressed by Haaland and says he is the calibre of player he wants at Camp Nou.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/odegaard-haaland-asked-real-madrid-pedri-pleads-dortmund/bltca1b27007edd0722" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Haaland 'asked about Madrid' but Pedri wants him at Barca

Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby says he is considering his options amid reports of interest from other clubs.The 22-year-old has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund recently.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-arsenal-moussa-diaby-summer-transfer/blt23403044e482c1d2" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd & Arsenal-linked Diaby 'thinking' of summer move

Arsenal are in talks to hire Brazil coach Tite as Mikel Arteta's successor, claims <a href="https://ge.globo.com/futebol/selecao-brasileira/noticia/2022/03/25/noticias-selecao-brasileira-tite-arsenal-copa-do-mundo-contratacao-edu-gaspar.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo</a>.The report claims the Gunners want to bring him in after the World Cup, with director Edu reaching out to his compatriot.However, GOAL's Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts can confirm that Arsenal are happy with Arteta and expect him to sign a new contract in the summer.

Arsenal eye Tite as Arteta successor

Leeds winger Raphinha is attracting plenty of interest, with <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/raphinha-barca-13421761 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claiming the Brazilian would favour a summer switch to Barcelona over one to Liverpool.Heavyweight outfits from Spain and England are casting admiring glances in the South American’s direction and big-money bids could be put on the table in the next transfer window.

Raphinha prefers Barcelona to Liverpool

Erling Haaland is not the only Borussia Dortmund star on Real Madrid’s radar, with <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1648052616-el-dortmund-tambien-dara-trato-preferente-al-real-madrid-por-bellingham " target="_blank">Defensa Central </a>claiming that Bundesliga giants may be willing to discuss a deal for Jude Bellingham.The teenage midfielder, who topped the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nxgn-2022-50-best-wonderkids-in-football/blt20779a3d73329005" target="_blank">GOAL NXGN</a> list for 2022, is attracting interest from across Europe, with La Liga heavyweights prepared to spend big on the talented England international.

Dortmund may discuss Bellingham deal with Madrid

According to <a href="https://twitter.com/santi_j_fm/status/1507070901900226561?s=21 " target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>, Barcelona have asked questions about the possible availability of Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez.Leeds star Raphinha remains a top target for the Blaugrana, but they are exploring alternative options when it comes to filling wide attacking roles.

Barcelona have asked about City star Mahrez

With Paulo Dybala seemingly heading to Inter as a free agent this summer, <a href="https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/mercato/2022/03/24/news/atletico_madrid_lautaro_martinez_dybala_inter-342645333/?ref=search " target="_blank">La Repubblica</a> claims that La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are readying a move for Lautaro Martinez.Diego Simeone is willing to offer a fellow Argentine a route out of San Siro if another forward joins the books of the Italian title holders.

Atletico looking at landing Lautaro

Tottenham will revive their interest in Adama Traore following Barcelona showing interest in Raphinha, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-adama-traore-barcelona-raphinha-23494821" target="_blank">football.london.</a>Traore joined Barca on loan in January and strated well, but has since lost his place to Ousmane Dembele while Barca boss Xavi is said to be keen on the Leeds winger.This could open the door for Spurs, who have been long-term admirers of Traore.

Spurs 'could revive Traore interest'

Bruno Fernandes is to sign a new five-year Manchester United contract which will double his salary at Old Trafford to £240,000-a-week, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/bruno-fernandes-man-utd-contract-26552492" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a>The deal would keep him at Man Utd until 2027, but his weekly wage would still be some way behind highest earners David de Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo.Fernandes has struggled to hit his best form this season, but still remains crucial to Man Utd's plans for the future.

Fernandes 'set to sign new Man Utd contract'

Off the field, Manchester United's focus has firmly turned to next season.Will Ronaldo stay? What about Pogba? And who should they sign.GOAL's Manchester United correspondent Charlotte Duncker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-players-man-utd-should-sell-this-summer/bltcabe7bd044efebf7" target="_blank">has taken a look</a> at who will stay at Old Trafford and who could go.

Ronaldo in or out?

Bologna defender Aaron Hickey is a target for Italian giants AC Milan after impressing in Serie A, according to the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8616822/ac-milan-aaron-hickey-scotland-rossoneri/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun.</a>The 19-year-old left wing back, who made his Scotland international debut against Poland on Thursday, has made 27 appearances in the Italian top flight this campaign.Milan are reportedly keen on Hickey to provide competition to Theo Hernandez at left-back.

AC Milan 'want Scotland star Hickey'

Liverpool will resurrect their interest in Fulham playmaker Fabio Carvalho in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZrW14apb8A" target="_blank">The Times.</a>The 19-year-old was close to joining the Reds in January, only for his deadline day move to fall through.Carvalho's contract expires in the summer and Liverpool are like to move again for the midfielder.

Liverpool 'to resurrect Carvalho interest'

Roberto Mancini has admitted to being unsure about his future as Italy head coach after seeing his side lose to North Macedonia and miss out on a place at the 2022 World Cup.European champions Italy came into the qualification play-off semi-final clash at the Stadio Renzo Barbera as overwhelming favourites, but ended up being the victims of a huge upset that will live long in the memory.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-is-aleksandar-trajkovski-the-north-macedonia-star-who/bltefa810d891201357">Aleksandar Trajkovski fired home a stunning stoppage-time winner </a>for North Macedonia, who had barely had a sight of goal over the previous 90 minutes, leaving Mancini with his head in his hands on the touchline.Read more here!

Mancini silent on Italy future

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes will double his wages at Old Trafford when he signs a new five-year deal, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18059254/man-utd-double-bruno-fernandes-wages-new-deal/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Fernandes will see his salary rise to £240,000 a week, a figure that is still inferior to that taken home by stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea and Paul Pogba.

Man Utd set to double Fernandes salary with new contract

The agent of Liverpool and Milan-linked Ismaila Sarr has revealed that the striker is close to leaving Watford this summer. “He’s been in good form, but the injury has stopped him in his tracks. He’s going to come back soon and try to finish the season like a cannonball. It’s clear there are chances he leaves this year from Watford," Thierno Saydi explained to <a href="https://www.afriquesports.net/youtube/exclusif-ismaila-sarr-a-liverpool-ou-milan-ac-les-revelations-de-son-agent-il-va-partir" target="_blank">Afrique Sports</a>.

Liverpool target Sarr may leave Watford - agent

Unsettled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/mohamed-salah-alternativa-barca-13425496" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Egyptian is yet to extend his contract at Anfield, which expires in 2023, and he is seen as a viable world-class option for the Catalans to line up alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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