Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle considering Lodi swoop

Newcastle are closely monitoring Renan Lodi's situation, according to <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/04/newcastle-target-50m-renan-lodi" target="_self">Football </a><a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/04/newcastle-target-50m-renan-lodi" target="_self">Transfers</a>, with the intention of making an approach in the summer transfer window.Despite signing Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa in January and witnessing him put in some impressive performances, Newcastle United's decision to make the English full-back's move permanent remains uncertain.Lodi's current contract with Atletico Madrid doesn't run out until the summer of 2025, and so it may take up to €40 million to bring the 24-year-old to Tyneside.

Newcastle considering Lodi swoop (FootballTransfers)

Manchester United could target Ajax striker Sebastien Haller this summer, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18381878/man-utd-transfer-haller-ajax-erik-ten-hag/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.Erik ten Hag has already been announced as the Red Devils' next boss, and he could bring Haller with him to England.Haller had a brief spell at West Ham earlier in his career that did not go as hoped but has since improved his goal return dramatically.

Man Utd could target Haller (Sun)

Ajax striker ready to follow Ten Hag to Old Trafford

Former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski believes Erling Haaland should consider Arsenal as his next stop after Borussia Dortmund. “Haaland is an interesting player for everyone because I think he has a release clause and there are not a lot of clubs who can pay that,” he told <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/04/haaland-arsenal-odegaard-suggestion-backed-podolski" target="_blank">FootballTransfers</a>.“Of course, the English clubs have it and I’d be happy if he got an offer from Arsenal.“I think, first of all, Arsenal need a No.9. We don’t have a proper No.9. Then, it would be great for the fans, for everyone at the club to make the next step for Arsenal. Let’s see what happen to him. Arsenal won’t be the only club who would send an offer to Borussia Dortmund.”

Podolski: Haaland should come to Arsenal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔜 Done Deal! Nico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Schlotterbeck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Schlotterbeck</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Freiburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Freiburg</a>. Contract until 2027 (€2,5M/year). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1519410036807716867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Schlotterbeck set for Dortmund

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Had to do it for Jersey 🤜 <a href="https://twitter.com/CarliLloyd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarliLloyd</a> rejoins Gotham FC in new role as minority owner. <a href="https://t.co/MSBwTNylfR">pic.twitter.com/MSBwTNylfR</a>— Gotham FC (@GothamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GothamFC/status/1519399267844165636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lloyd becomes minority owner of Gotham FC

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Columbus Crew made an offer to adquire Gustavo Del Prete. *️⃣Estudiantes considered the offer insufficient and they have no intend to sell him now. The transfer window in 🇺🇸 is open until 5/5. *️⃣Estudiantes owns the 60%, while City Torque the 40% remaining.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1519391521539297280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Crew move for Estudiantes' Del Prete

Ceballos back in favour at Real Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS | D.C. United Sign Venezuelan Goalkeeper Rafael Romo 🗞️ <a href="https://t.co/wloBhTFgVn">https://t.co/wloBhTFgVn</a>— D.C. United (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1519353178571083779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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DC United sign goalkeeper Romo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lille are already prepared to sell some players this summer. Jonathan David’s rise from Jan 2018 has been excellent and top clubs have his name in the list. 🔴⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lille</a> David’s now Lille top scorer with 17 goals this season, 3 in UCL - and he’s just 22. Price tag around €50m. <a href="https://t.co/oJOleFXiRd">pic.twitter.com/oJOleFXiRd</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519342904417923073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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David on the way out at Lille

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick does not concede that the club are no longer a lucrative pull in the transfer market, especially if they fail to secure Champions League football.The Red Devils look set to be in the lower tiers of European competition next season, way off the race for a top-four finish as things stand.But ahead of another season-defining encounter with Chelsea, Rangnick insists the club still are an attractive proposition, pointing to Bruno Fernandes' recent renewal and the arrival of Erik ten Hag as his successor next term as key indicators of their allure.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-are-still-an-attractive-club-insists-rangnick-after/blt951dc6e70329e5ef" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Man Utd are still an attractive club, insists Rangnick

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7a?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barça</a> will meet Ousmane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dembélé</a>’s agent (Moussa Sissoko) in the next hours to discuss the possible contract extension. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1519293943812341760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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New contract talks planned between Barca & Dembele

Thomas Tuchel believes nobody likes Antonio Rudiger's choice to leave Chelsea this summer, but says he and the rest of his squad will respect the Germany international's decision to leave.The centre-back's contract expires at the close of the campaign and, amid complications presented over the club's impending change of ownership, he has announced he will depart.The news is something of a blow to the Blues, who could see several key faces leave during the offseason - and now the manager has commented on what the call has left him feeling.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nobody-likes-rudiger-situation-admits-tuchel-as-chelsea-boss/blt13df7fa8592ad8b1" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Tuchel: Nobody likes Rudiger situation

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official, confirmed. Roger Schmidt will be appointed as new Benfica manager - agreement until June 2024 as he’s gonna leave PSV Eindhoven at the end of current season. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benfica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benfica</a> <a href="https://t.co/PrhlRqFvJY">pic.twitter.com/PrhlRqFvJY</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519296416719454209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Schmidt to leave PSV for Benfica

According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/26/wolves-prioritise-striker-signing-interest-valencias-goncalo/" target="_self">Telegraph</a>, Valencia's Goncalo Guedes is a target for Wolves as they prioritise the signing of a new centre-forward this summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;With only one year left on his Valencia contract, it is thought that a fee of around £15 million may complete a transfer for the Portugal international, who is represented by Jorge Mendes, an agent who has close ties to Molineux.The 25-year-old has played in both the centre-forward and winger positions for the Spanish club.

Wolves considering summer bid for Guedes

According to <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/man-united-interested-star-agent-trying-carry-bruno-fernandes-style-deal-source-tells-sport-witness/" target="_self">Sport </a><a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/man-united-interested-star-agent-trying-carry-bruno-fernandes-style-deal-source-tells-sport-witness/" target="_self">Witness</a>, despite not being the youngster's agent, Super-agent Jorge Mendes has been tasked with attempting to negotiate a deal for him.Bruno Fernandes' return to Old Trafford in January 2020 and Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in the summer of 2021 were both also facilitated by Mendes.&nbsp;Though the Primeira Liga top scorer is heavily sought after with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City all closely monitoring the situation.

Man Utd receive Nunez transfer boost

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thomas Tuchel confirms his plan to stay at Chelsea next season: "From pre-season next season we will give our very best and I will be fully involved with all my heart and my knowledge”, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamNewson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamNewson</a>. 🔵🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519307151856001026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tuchel confirms his stay at Chelsea

Arsenal and Newcastle are both interested in signing the 25-year-old striker in the forthcoming transfer window as they look to bring in a top-class number nine, though <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-everton-star-dominic-calvert-lewin-tells-friends-he-wants-to-join-arsenal/" target="_self">Football Insider</a> claims that the Everton striker prefers a move to North London.Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to leave Everton this summer, whether they stay up or not, and the club will not fight his departure as they seek to secure funding and a complete rebuild of a team that is struggling to avoid relegation.

Calvert-Lewin prefers Arsenal move over Newcastle

Napoli have reached an agreement with Dries Mertens over a contract renewal - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/27-04-2022/napoli-de-laurentiis-la-squadra-mattina-sera-rinnova-mertens-440232104070.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The 34-year-old is due to become a free agent in June, but has accepted a new one year deal that includes a pay cut.Mertens will pocket €1.2 million next season, with Napoli set to formally announce his extension before the end of the season.

Napoli reach renewal agreement with Mertens

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is in line for a contract extension at Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-mkhitaryan-a-maggio-il-rinnovo-51654" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 33-year-old's current deal is due to expire this summer and Jose Mourinho is starting to panic over his future.Roma will look to step up renewal talks with Mkhitaryan in the coming days to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

Mkhitaryan in line for Roma extension

Arsenal are interested in a possible swap deal involving Pablo Mari and Udinese star Nahuel Molina - according to <a href="https://messaggeroveneto.gelocal.it/udine/cronaca/2022/04/26/news/il-gioiello-dell-udinese-non-solo-atletico-madrid-e-juventus-su-molina-ha-messo-gli-occhi-anche-l-arsenal-1.41399571" target="_blank">Il Messaggero Veneto</a>.The Italian club are eager to sign Mari outright when his loan deal expires at the end of the season.The Gunners could let the Spaniard move to Udinese permanently if they offer up Molina in return, with the 24-year-old currently valued at around £25 million ($31m).

Arsenal interested in Molina-Mari swap deal

Chelsea are tracking Arminia Bielefeld defender Amos Pieper - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-free-transfer-antonio-rudiger-26801564" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a>.Southampton, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with the 24-year-old, whose contract is due to expire in June.Chelsea could look to win the race to sign Pieper on a free transfer as they seek a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Antonio Rudiger.

Chelsea tracking Arminia Bielefeld's Pieper

Louis Saha has insisted that Erling Haaland is still a realistic target for Manchester United while also suggesting that his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham "is the number eight that the club require".Haaland is among the most sought after players in European football right now, with the likes of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-linked-haaland-transfer-to-premier-league-wouldn-t-come-/blt087051aa4a68e36f">Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all eager to bring him</a>&nbsp;onto their books.United have also been linked with the Norwegian striker in the past, and Saha thinks he could still be attracted to a switch to Old Trafford despite the fact they are set to miss out on Champions League qualification after a poor 2021-22 season.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-haaland-transfer-target-bellingham-saha/bltebbd3a8ff8eaa545" target="_blank">GOAL</a>.

Haaland is still a realistic transfer target for Man Utd - Saha

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayern are working to get Noussair Mazraoui’s contract signed as soon as possible to avoid any potential proposal from other clubs. 🔴⌛️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> The verbal agreement has been reached weeks ago - Mazraoui’s expected to join Bayern on a free transfer soon. ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/BySF9ozFHd">https://t.co/BySF9ozFHd</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519257520916865025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern working to finalise Mazraoui deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pau Torres is attracting interest from top clubs again as his release clause will be valid this summer: €55/60m, available until the end of the market. 🟡🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested - Chelsea have also sent their scouts to follow him. <a href="https://t.co/MH7bYNqe9h">pic.twitter.com/MH7bYNqe9h</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1518964840403980288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea all interested in Torres

<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88000024-west-ham-david-moyes-likes-39-goal-beast-amid-london-stadium-links" target="_self">GiveMeSports </a>reports that David Moyes is a fund admirer of Ben Brereton Diaz and West Ham could be ready to swoop in when the 23-year-old’s contract expires in the summer of 2022.During the January transfer window, West Ham were linked with the Blackburn striker, but a move away from Ewood Park never materialised.After an impressive 21 goals scored thus far in the Championship, Brereton Diaz is a sought after man, with Brighton, Crystal Palace and Everton all also reportedly keeping tabs on his situation.

West Ham considering a move for Brereton Diaz

Despite the club's prolonged takeover rumbling on, there remains a shared desire for Jules Kounde to complete a deal from Sevilla to Chelsea this summer, <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-remain-confident-signing-jules-kounde-despite-sanctions" target="_self">90min</a> reports.Chelsea thought they had secured a deal on the centre-back last summer, only to be caught off guard by a last-minute increase in the La Liga club's demands. Despite his desire for the transfer, the Frenchman was forced to remain in Spain.The 23-year-old remains one of Chelsea's priorities among a number of other centre-back targets such as Villarreal's Pau Torres.

Chelsea confident of signing Kounde despite sanctions

Leeds have identified Nottingham Forest striker Brennan Johnson as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10754877/Leeds-set-join-Brentford-Newcastle-race-sign-Brennan-Johnson-summer.html" target="_self">The Mail</a>.The 20-year-old will be top of the Whites' wishlist if they manage to avoid relegation and Forest fail to gain promotion to the Premier League.Johnson has scored 15 goals in 43 Championship appearances for Forest to date in 2021-22.

Leeds target Nottingham Forest star Johnson

Ashley Young wants to sign a contract extension at Aston Villa - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ashley-young-in-talks-to-extend-stay-at-aston-villa-505kfcxn5" target="_self">The Times</a>.The 36-year-old returned to Villa Park from Inter last summer but his deal is due to expire in June.Young is eager to commit to fresh terms and Villa boss Steven Gerrard has confirmed that the clubs have opened renewal talks with the veteran full-back.

Young wants Aston Villa extension

Donny van de Beek is set to get a fresh start at Manchester United under incoming head coach Erik ten Hag - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/26/transfer-notebook-erik-ten-hag-hand-manchester-united-lifeline/" target="_self">The Telegraph</a>.The 25-year-old was loaned to Everton in January after a difficult first year-and-a-half at Old Trafford following his big-money move from Ajax in 2020.Ten Hag is eager to reunite with Van de Beek when he arrived in Manchester from Johan Cruyff ArenA this summer and will give him the chance to revive his United career.

Ten Hag to give Van de Beek fresh Man Utd start

Newcastle are plotting a swoop for Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-tottenham-pierre-emile-hojbjerg-26804717" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.The Magpies are willing to pay around £30 million ($38m) for the 26-year-old when the summer transfer window opens.Hojbjerg has recorded two goals and two assists in 31 Premier League games for Spurs so far this season.

Newcastle plot Hojbjerg swoop

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Roy Hodgson plans to leave Watford (and retire for a second time!) when his deal expires at the end of the season - even if he leads the club to a miraculous relegation escape. <a href="https://t.co/kCXdLdnzG9">https://t.co/kCXdLdnzG9</a>— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel_BBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamiMokbel_BBC/status/1519081943564009472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hodgson plans Watford exit

Manchester United are prepared to discuss a contract extension with goalkeeper David de Gea, says <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-ready-hold-talks-over-david-de-gea-contract-extension" target="_blank">90min</a>.The Spaniard momentarily appeared on his way out of Old Trafford last season before reclaiming his starting role this term, and he now seems set to work out a new deal with the club.

Man Utd ready to hold De Gea extension talks

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Despite the last rumors Miralem <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pjanic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pjanic</a> is not an <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a>’s target for the next season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1518992186393694211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Inter not interested in Pjanic

Carlo Ancelotti dodged questions about the potential signing of Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger as the Real Madrid boss briefly pretended not to know who the defender is.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rudiger-real-madrid-deal-chelsea-departure/blt2300242b4d5821bf">Rudiger has reached a verbal agreement to join Madrid this summer,</a>&nbsp;with his Chelsea career set to come to an end once his contract expires at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-is-this-ancelotti-plays-coy-on-rudiger-links-as-chelsea/blt20d4f2862e9eb19c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

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