Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd table €80m offer for Llorente

Borussia Dortmund have, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4345654/dortmund-set-haaland-fee-at-180m-tiktok-torment-at-barcelona" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, set Erling Haaland’s price tag at €180 million (£154m/$212m). Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked with the Norwegian frontman of late, but his Bundesliga employers will not let a prized asset leave on the cheap.

Haaland price tag set at €180m (ESPN)

Manchester United have tabled an €80 million (£68m/$94m) bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/03/26/primera/1616718134_093465.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjM%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Red Devils were expected to make defensive additions a top priority for the summer window, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also ready to further bolster his options in the middle of the park.

Man Utd table €80m offer for Llorente (AS)

Red Devils launch raid on Atletico Madrid

Juventus&nbsp;want to sell midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot to fund the return of Paul Pogba, claim <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-le-cessioni-per-un-colpo-in-mezzo-la-premier-chiama-ramsey--81665" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Turin giants have long been linked with re-signing Pogba from Manchester United, and are reportedly ready to offload Ramsey and Rabiot in order to free up funds. Calciomercato claim West Ham and Crystal Palace are keen on Ramsey, while Manchester City and Barcelona would want to sign Rabiot.

Juventus 'to sell Rabiot and Ramsey and sign Pogba' (Calciomercato)

The Turin giants have long been linked with re-signing the Frenchman from Manchester United

There has not been any contact between Liverpool and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, writes <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1375252492146053126?s=20" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. While Ramsey is a candidate to leave Turin, there's no concrete indication Anfield is a realistic destination. The former Arsenal man has scored twice in Serie A this campaign.

Ramsey-to-Liverpool rumour baseless (Fabrizio Romano)

Reports earlier in the week had linked Juve's midfielder to the Reds

Manchester City and Barcelona could be set to move for Adrien Rabiot, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-le-cessioni-per-un-colpo-in-mezzo-la-premier-chiama-ramsey--81665" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The midfielder has attracted the attention of the English and Spanish giants and Juventus are open to selling him so they can reinvest in the squad.

Man City & Barcelona eye Rabiot (Calciomercato)

Juventus open to selling French midfielder

Liverpool have had a €20 million (£17m/$24m) offer for Wilfried Singo rejected by Torino,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/torino/2021/03/25-80239643/calciomercato_torino_liverpool_su_bremer_e_singo_ma_il_milan_" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;reports. But the Reds will make a new attempt to sign the 20-year-old right-back this summer, though AC Milan are also interested in him.

Liverpool's €20m Singo bid turned down by Torino (Tuttosport)

Martin Odegaard has revealed he asked three fellow Norwegian players for advice before he joined Arsenal&nbsp;on loan in January. After failing to secure a regular role under Zinedine Zidane in the first half of the season at Real Madrid, the 22-year-old opted for a move to the Premier League.&nbsp; Before moving to England, the playmaker quizzed three of his countrymen who had previously played in the division. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/odegaard-reveals-which-players-he-asked-for-advice-on/11l2rpbexhqym1c5xg3t73pigk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Odegaard reveals which players he asked for advice on Arsenal move

Juventus have not given hope of signing&nbsp;Houssem Aouar from Lyon this summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-non-molla-aouar-contatti-vivi-il-giocatore-ha-dato-la-su-53035" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> With Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot expected to leave this summer, the Turin giants have made a new midfielder a priority. Lyon are reluctant sellers and have have slapped a £50 million ($58m) on the 22-year-old, though Juventus hope to use full-back&nbsp;Mattia&nbsp;De Sciglio, who is on loan at the French club, as a makeweight in any deal.

Juve hopeful of Aouar deal

Sevilla,&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid are monitoring Alexandre Lacazette's situation at Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4345654/dortmund-set-haaland-fee-at-180m-tiktok-torment-at-barcelona#five" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The French striker will enter the final year of his contract this summer and the Gunners have yet to decide whether to offer him a new deal. If he fails to sign a new deal then the 29-year-old will be able to open talks with foreign clubs over a free transfer&nbsp;from January 2022, putting Sevilla, Roma and long-term admirers&nbsp;Atletico on alert.

Trio eye Lacazette

AC Milan midfielder&nbsp;Franck Kessie has agreed a new&nbsp;&nbsp;contract, according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/kessie-renovara-su-contrato-con-el-milan/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The 24-year-old's current deal expires in&nbsp;2022 and has been in talks with the&nbsp;Rossoneri over fresh terms for several weeks. A number of Serie A and Premier League clubs had&nbsp;been linked with the Ivory Coast international, who is set to put pen-to-paper a new deal through to the summer of 2024.

Kessie agrees new deal

Manchester United defender Eric&nbsp;Bailly wants&nbsp;assurances over his playing time before signing a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4346132/transfer-talk-juventus-ready-for-rabiotramsey-departures-in-pirlo-squad-revamp" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The club have opened talks with&nbsp;Bailly over a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season.&nbsp; But with reports United are in the market for a new defender, the 26-year-old wants to be sure of his role at Old Trafford before committing his future.&nbsp;

Bailly wants playing time assurances before signing new deal

Xabi Alonso has explained why he signed&nbsp;new deal to continue as coach of Real Sociedad’s reserve side, ending talk that he was on the brink of being appointed boss of Borussia Monchengladbach. Reports earlier this week suggested the former Liverpool, Real Madrid&nbsp;and Bayern Munich midfielder was being lined up to succeed Marco Rose, who is leaving Gladbach for Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/xabi-alonso-explains-gladbach-u-turn-as-he-signs-new-real/1nd8h9u0lk7py1ka3icmoospif" target="_blank">Read what Alonso had to say right here</a>

Xabi Alonso explains Gladbach u-turn

Emil Forsberg's agent has called on RB Leipzig to either hand his client a new deal this summer or sell him. Forsberg will see his current contract expire in 2022 and the 29-year-old does not want to play next season with his future uncertain.&nbsp; "Emil won't go into his final contract year," Hasan Cetinkaya told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/verlaengern-oder-weg-bei-leipzig-droht-der-grosse-forsberg-knall-75864546,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. "The risk is too great and it's nothing we want."

Forsberg's agent gives RB Leipzig ultimatum 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On the reports linking LAFC’s Eduard Atuesta with Palmeiras and Gremio: I’m told there has been preliminary discussions with multiple Brazilian clubs. Nothing advanced/imminent yet. He wouldn’t be cheap Atuesta, 23, is among the league’s top d-mids. Was named to 2019 MLS Best XI— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1375237513762242560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

LAFC speaking to Brazilian clubs about Atuesta move

Newcastle attacker Miguel&nbsp;Almiron has hinted that his future could lie away from the Magpies, saying he'd like to play for&nbsp;a team that fights more.&nbsp; Almiron and his agent have&nbsp;hinted at a move&nbsp;away from Newcastle in the past,&nbsp;and the 26-year-old's most recent comments could serve to increase speculation around his future.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-would-like-to-play-in-a-team-that-fights-more-almiron-hints-at-/1hv8p5htah17t1247lkg8muhth" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal right here</a>

Almiron hints at Newcastle exit

Arsenal and Barcelona are leading the chase for Real Betis forward&nbsp;Nabil Fekir - but will have to pay a hefty fee if they are to lure him away from&nbsp;Andalusia. <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2021/03/26/grandes-interesados-movimiento-clave-futuro/327986.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> reports that Fekir has a release clause of around&nbsp;€90million (£77m$106m),&nbsp;substantially more than the €20m (£17m/$24m) fee Betis paid Lyon in the summer of 2019. The 27-year-old has also signed with a new agent, fuelling rumours he could be looking to secure a move this summer.

Barca and Arsenal lead Fekir chase

Sheffield United are refusing to lower their valuation of midfielder Sander Berge, reports the <a href="https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-will-refuse-to-lower-their-valuation-of-norway-international-sander-berge-3180337" target="_blank">Sheffield Star.</a> With relegation from the Premier League now almost certain, the Blades concede they will likely have to cash-in on the Norway international at the end of the season. However, they will demand no less than £35 million ($48m) for the 23-year-old, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham all monitoring the situation.

Blades hold firm on Berge fee

West Ham have joined the race for&nbsp;Dinamo Zagreb winger Mislav Orsic, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-make-move-to-sign-orsic/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Arsenal are already believed to have registered their interest in the Croatia international, with the Hammers now also enquiring about his availability. The 28-year-old scored a hat-trick to help knock Tottenham out of the Europa League last week.

Prem duo eye Dinamo winger

Championship side Huddersfield have signed former Everton striker Oumar Niasse on a short-term deal until the end of the season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 👋 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a>, Oumar Niasse! <a href="https://t.co/o9AXoGpWUH">pic.twitter.com/o9AXoGpWUH</a> — Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1375402050834550784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Huddersfield sign Niasse

Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has claimed it is "too early" for a definitive decision to be made about the player's future at Tottenham. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-real-madrid-return-after-spurs-loan-contract/a7w9mdggymx81e7pkalnbj7wo" target="_blank">The Welshman had suggested that he planned to return to Real Madrid in the summer</a> although Barnett has told <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4345654/dortmund-set-haaland-fee-at-180m-tiktok-torment-at-barcelona" target="_blank">ESPN</a> that those comments were "taken out of context" and that it's "too early" to jump to any conclusions.

'Too early' to decide Bale's future, says agent

Karim Benzema was close to joining Juventus before he eventually moved to&nbsp;Real Madrid, claims Claudio Marchisio. Interviewed by the&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKrUfybqJGI" target="_blank">Cronache di Spogliatoio,</a>&nbsp;Marchisio said of Benzema:&nbsp;"He is a great player. Benzema was very close to joining Juventus in the year in which Ciro Ferrara was coaching the team. "It's a pity, given that, after CR7 [Cristiano Ronaldo]'s farewell [from Madrid], only he is scoring." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/benzema-close-to-juventus-real-madrid-marchisio/steytja4gsb516j2p2wsyvfxu" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

'Benzema was very close to joining Juventus'

Barcelona left-back Juan Miranda is uncertain if he has a long-term future at the Spanish club following loan spells with Schalke and Real Betis over the last two seasons. Spain Under-21 international Miranda has made 15 appearances for Betis in La Liga during the 2020-21 campaign&nbsp;although he's unclear in terms of his position at Barca. When asked about his future, Miranda told <a href="https://www.marca.com/radio/2021/03/25/605c946422601d672c8b45e7.html" target="_blank">Radio Marca</a>:&nbsp;"I am focused on Real Betis, my future does not depend much on me, so I am focused on wanting to put the team in Europe."

Barcelona youngster Miranda unsure over future

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Max Dean signs first professional contract with Leeds

<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/eric-bailly-man-utd-contract-23796815" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports that Manchester United have put contract talks with Eric Bailly on hold during the international break. There have been suggestions that the Ivorian defender could move on this summer, as he enters the final year of his deal at Old Trafford, but a compromise may still be reached with the Red Devils.

Bailly contract talks on hold at Man Utd

Zinedine Zidane is Juventus’ top target if Andrea Pirlo is removed from his managerial role in Turin. <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/03/25/football/1616662465_801747.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports that the current Real Madrid boss, who is only tied to terms in Spain until 2022, will be offered the chance to return to Turin if a change in the dugout is made by Serie A heavyweights.

Zidane is Juve’s top target

Kelechi Iheanacho is poised to sign a new contract Leicester, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14449697/kelechi-iheanacho-new-leicester-contract/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Nigerian striker has been in fine form of late and is ready to commit to fresh terms with the Foxes as he approaches the final 12 months of his current deal.

Iheanacho set to sign new Leicester deal

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Alonso signs new contract at Sociedad

Leeds club record signing Rodrigo is unhappy living in England and wants to leave Elland Road this summer, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/rumores-fichajes-rodrigo-quiere-volver-liga-equipos-le-abren-puertas-20210326.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Spain international striker was a £25 million signing by the newly-promoted Premier League side but has only netted three goals in 20 appearances amid struggles with injury. Rodrigo is reportedly unhappy at his lack of regular game time under Marcelo Bielsa and has also struggled to adjust to living in Britain, and wants to leave amid concerns over his Spain place at this summer's European Championships.

Club-record signing Rodrigo 'wants to leave Leeds'

Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez says he is "very happy" with the Liga club amid reports in Spain linking him with Arsenal. Mundo Deportivo suggested the defensive midfielder, who has a £68 million release clause, is a summer transfer target for Mikel Arteta. However Rodriguez told&nbsp;Estadio Deportivo: "I saw it because friends from Argentina asked me, but I told them that I knew the same as them. "I am very happy [at Betis], I arrived and there was one or two months with a strange situation for everyone with the issue of confinement but the truth is that I am very happy in Seville."

Guido Rodriguez plays down Arsenal interest

Ryan Gravenberch is a "better version of Paul Pogba"&nbsp;and will soon sign for one of Europe's elite clubs, according to his former coach at Ajax. The 18-year-old is already a hugely influential player at the Dutch giants&nbsp;and has played a key role in helping them towards a 35th Eredivisie title this season,&nbsp;with his performances said to be attracting admiring glances from clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus. Speaking exclusively to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gravenberch-better-version-pogba-ajax-nxgn-join-european/1nn7bq357en8b1h8xgplp63sww" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;</a>after Gravenberch placed seventh&nbsp;in NXGN 2021,&nbsp;Brian Tevreden, the man who promoted Gravenberch to Ajax’s Under 15s team as a 12-year-old, said: "Technically, I would say he’s a better version of Pogba in his best&nbsp;days at Juventus, in terms of his technique and his presence on the pitch. “He’s very dominant like Pogba was, and that’s what I see in Ryan.

'Gravenberch is a better version of Pogba'

Barcelona remain keen on doing a deal for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-bara-geruechte-um-top-torjaeger-andr-silva-75856170,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports that Andre Silva is viewed as a useful alternative by those at Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman is keen to add another No.9 to his ranks and a Portugal international impressing at Eintracht Frankfurt is one of the options in his thoughts.

Barca see Silva as striking alternative

Tottenham have, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-alli-levy-tottenham-sale/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, slashed their asking price for Dele Alli. With the England international still out of favour on the back of seeing a winter switch to Paris Saint-Germain blocked off, he will be made available for just £25 million ($34m) in the summer window.

Spurs slash asking price for Alli

Manchester City and Barcelona are among those monitoring Adrien Rabiot's situation at Juventus. The France international could become available in the next window, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-le-cessioni-per-un-colpo-in-mezzo-la-premier-chiama-ramsey--81665" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reporting that heavyweight outfits from England and Spain form part of a long list of suitors.

Man City & Barcelona monitoring Rabiot

West Ham and Arsenal form part of the race for Brazilian full-back Emerson Royal, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/non-solo-milan-tre-squadre-su-emerson-89728" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on a player who is part-owned by Barcelona and could be welcomed onto the books at Camp Nou this summer.

West Ham & Arsenal form part of Emerson race

Manchester United are hoping the presence of Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford will help them to lure Pedro Neto away from Wolves, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/neto-wolves-lure-fernandes-man-united/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Red Devils are mulling over a summer raid on Molineux for another highly-rated Portuguese forward.

Fernandes to help Man Utd land Neto

Luis&nbsp;Campos is in talks to take over as head of player recruitment at Real Madrid. The 56-year-old worked for the club as a scout before spells as sporting director at Monaco and Lille. <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6661608777510223702-luis-campos-en-discussions-avec-le-real-madrid" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> says he could be set to return to the Spanish capital and is already negotiating with the club.

Real Madrid in talks with Campos

Roma will turn to Maurizio Sarri or Massimiliano Allegri to replace Paulo Fonseca,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ilmessaggero.it/sport/calcio/as_roma_allenatore_fonseca_allegri_sarri_conceicao_ultime_notizie_25_marzo-5853411.html" target="_blank">Il Messaggero</a> says. The former Juventus coaches are the top candidates to succeed the Portuguese manager.&nbsp; Sergio Conceicao is another option they are looking at.

Roma want Sarri or Allegri to replace Fonseca

Real Madrid hope to save €15 million (£13m/$18m) by selling Gareth Bale this summer. <a href="https://www.elconfidencial.com/deportes/futbol/2021-03-25/gareth-bale-real-madrid-contrato-mourinho_3005699/" target="_blank">El Confidencial</a> reports the club will have to pay his full salary next season unless they manage to offload him on a permanent basis in the next transfer window. Bale, currently on loan at Tottenham, has one more season left on his contract at Madrid.

Bale return will cost Real Madrid €15m

AC Milan have failed in their latest attempt to convince Franck Kessie to sign a contract extension. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/tutta-la-verita-sull-incontro-kessie-milan-ecco-perche-manca-anc-40881" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Italian club's most recent offer falls short of the player's demands and talks are currently on hold. He is rumoured to be a target for teams in the Premier League, but he would rather stay at Milan for the time being.

AC Milan talks with Kessie stall

Schalke attacker Matthew Hoppe has attracted interest from some big teams lately. Tottenham, Barcelona, Ajax and PSV have all been keeping their eye on the 20-year-old and&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/03/25/primera/1616641198_865527.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;claims Valencia have joined the list of teams tracking him.

Valencia join Tottenham and Barcelona in race to sign Hoppe

Nabil Fekir is interested in joining Liverpool or Inter at the end of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/fichajes/2021/03/25/inter-rennes-liverpool-opciones-reales/327886.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>&nbsp;says. The Premier League side came close to signing him from Lyon, but he ended up joining Real Betis. Although the Reds have not made a new attempt to land him, they are said to still be interested and he would consider making the switch.

Fekir open to Liverpool or Inter move

Arsenal are considering a summer bid for Dinamo Zagreb star&nbsp;Mislav Orsic. Orsic stunned Tottenham last week with three goals as the Croatian side eliminated their English opponents from the Europa League. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14454465/arsenal-mislav-orsic-transfer-dinamo-zagreb/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports the Gunners are looking at him as a potential summer signing.

Arsenal target Dinamo Zagreb star Orsic 

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