Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea setting sights on Bayern star Sule

Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule is back on the recruitment radar at Chelsea, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/chelsea-transfer-niklas-sule-bayern-munich/FWpUC7axeDix" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Frank Lampard was linked with a raid on the German champions during his time at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel ready to rekindle that interest in a bid to bolster his back line.

Chelsea setting sights on Bayern star Sule (The Athletic)

Manchester United and Liverpool are both in the market for&nbsp;En-Nesyri, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5628921113645612677-seville-fc-transfert-record-en-vue-pour-youssef-en-nesyri" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. Sevilla believe they can make their forward the most expensive player in their history. A sum of €46m (£40m/$55m) is spoken of.

Man Utd and Liverpool target En-Nesyri set for record move (Estadio Deportivo)

Palmeiras are in talks with Verona over turning Alan Empereur’s loan into a permanent arrangement. The Brazilian club are keen to keep the defender at the club and are working on the financing of the €1 million ($1.2m / £0.86m) deal, according to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/palmeiras/noticia/noticias-palmeiras-alan-empereur-compra.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte.</a>

Palmeiras to keep Empereur

Adriano's son,&nbsp;Adriano Carvalho Ribeiro, has <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/rs/futebol/times/gremio/noticia/filho-de-adriano-imperador-assina-com-o-gremio-e-integra-time-sub-15.ghtml" target="_blank">signed</a> a&nbsp;contract with Gremio. The 14-year-old has put his name to a training contract and will begin working with the club's academy.

Gremio sign Adriano's son

Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn is the subject of transfer interest from a number of clubs. The Dutchman has slipped down the pecking order and the <a href="https://theathletic.com/2526751/2021/04/19/ornstein-vieira-on-palace-shortlist-chelsea-intensify-sule-talks-de-bruyne-doubt-for-key-games-bergwijn-suitors-contact-spurs/" target="_blank">Athletic</a> claims Spurs have fielded enquiries about loan deals and permanent moves. Jose Mourinho’s departure will put a hold on any deal, as the winger will want to see what chances he has under a new coach.

Spurs field Bergwijn eqnuiries

Bayern Munich are striving to push through a deal for Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid are also circling, but <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/On-a-appris-le-bayern-munich-ne-lache-pas-eduardo-camavinga-rennes/1244225" target="_blank">France Football</a> says Bayern are pressing ahead with a deal for the Rennes midfielder. Bayern are looking to provide cover and competition for Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka, and their scouting operation feels Camavinga has all the attributes to succeed.

Bayern pushing for Camavinga deal

Alexandre Lacazette has deflected contract talk towards Arsenal. The forward has a little over a year to run on his contract, but says the decisions lie with the club. "Everything is not only on my side, there is also the club, the manager,” the forward said, per the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14692034/arsenal-alex-lacazette-contract-update/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. “There are different things we have to think about. "I don't think it's the right moment to talk about it."

Lacazette bats back contract talk

Leeds spent plenty of the lead-up to their game with Liverpool making their feelings known on the proposed Super League. Fans outside Elland Road met the Liverpool team bus with boos and banners, while a plane flew overhead calling for the Super League to be stopped. The Leeds players wore ‘earn it’ t shirts in the warm-up, and on kick off the Whites’ admin got on in the act by tweeting: “We're underway against the Merseyside Reds at Elland Road!” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 👏 We're underway against the Merseyside Reds at Elland Road! — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1384220260694315011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Leeds v Merseyside Reds

Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez has switched agents. The Argentina international is one of the most impressive forwards in the game, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2ajv2FwRd/" target="_blank">Footfeelsports</a> will now be conducting talks over his future at the club.

Lautaro changes agents

OL Reign have signed&nbsp;goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi and German international midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan on loan, <a href="https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-legends">the club confirmed</a>. The two Lyon stars will feature for the NWSL club on a deal that runs through December 2021. “By loaning Sarah and Dzsenifer to OL Reign, we take a step further to achieve one of the key goals of our project in the United States: to keep building a team able to compete with the best clubs in the world,” said OL Groupe president Jean-Michel Aulas. “Both players bring a lot to the football ambitions of OL. They helped us win many trophies and they delivered the club honors which are unprecedented in the history of sport worldwide.

OL Reign add two Lyon stars

Danish FA chairman&nbsp;Jesper Moller, a member of UEFA's Executive Committee, says he believes players currently signed to Super League clubs could get out of their contract as a result of the sesimic switch. Moller, who said Manchester City, Chelse and Real Madrid may be kicked out of the Champions League this week, says players could leave their current clubs to join teams not involved in the Super League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/super-league-clubs-will-be-thrown-out-of-champions-league-claims-/42sspulbn2h1eltie2tubmhz">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'I believe the contracts automatically lapse'

Minnesota United is close to signing&nbsp;French forward Adrien Hunou, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://fr.sports.yahoo.com/news/foot-transferts-rennes-adrien-hunou-185500445.html">L’Equipe</a>. The club made an offer for Hunou back in February, and the forward is now set to sign from&nbsp;Rennes in Ligue 1. The 27-year-old attacker has&nbsp;scored four goals in 20 appearances this season, but only five of those 20 appearances have been starts.

Minnesota set to sign French forward

Ivan Rakitic can "understand" why a big-money transfer may appeal to Sevilla team-mate Jules Kounde this summer, with the 22-year-old defender expected to&nbsp;attract interest from "the biggest clubs in the world". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rakitic-expecting-kounde-bids-from-biggest-clubs-in-the-world-as-/l6o76faf015l1511hyzwbryln" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rakitic expecting Kounde bids

Fleetwood Town have signed teenage defender&nbsp;Connor Teale from Leeds United. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ftfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ftfc</a> are pleased to announce Connor Teale has joined the club from Premier League side <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LUFC</a> 🤝 The 18-year-old has signed a deal with the club and will join up with Stephen Crainey's Development Squad with immediate effect. Welcome, Connor! 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnwardTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnwardTogether</a> — Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ftfc/status/1384159854881742848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Teale swaps Leeds for Fleetwood

Liverpool have been&nbsp;warned against parting with any member of their fearsome front three&nbsp;this summer, with Peter Crouch expecting Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino to be "exhilarating" elsewhere if allowed to leave Anfield. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mane-firmino-somewhere-else-exhilarating-liverpool-sales/86as6uxnf1pq1sfz7bpuqnirp" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool warned against selling front 3

Tottenham re-signed Gareth Bale against Jose Mourinho’s wishes. According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/19/inside-story-jose-mourinhos-sacking-divided-squad-dreary-football/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>, Spurs supremo Daniel Levy was the driving force behind the decision to sign the Wales star on loan from Real Madrid. The news has emerged on the day Spurs sacked Mourinho.

Jose didn't want Bale at Spurs

Crystal Palace are ready to make a move for Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2526751/2021/04/19/ornstein-vieira-on-palace-shortlist-chelsea-intensify-sule-talks-de-bruyne-doubt-for-key-games-bergwijn-suitors-contact-spurs/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Roy Hodgson is expected to sever ties with the Eagles at the end of the 2020-21, leaving a Premier League post available for a French coach to fill.

Arsenal icon Vieira eyed by Eagles

Barcelona are closing in on a deal for Sergio Aguero, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Alfremartinezz/status/1384131009050910720?s=20" target="_blank">La Portería.</a> The Manchester City striker is approaching the end of his contract and will drop into the free agent pool at the end of the season.

Barca closing in on Aguero

Everton are looking to discuss terms with Seamus Coleman that will see him remain at the club after hanging up his boots, claims the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-marcel-brands-coleman-talks-20411644" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo.</a> The experienced right-back has been at Goodison Park since 2009 and is now seeing a coaching role lined up.

Everton want new deal for Coleman

Aston Villa are piecing together a bid for Werder Bremen winger Milot Rashica, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-rashica-bremen-swoop/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 24-year-old was on Dean Smith's radar last summer and interest is set to be rekindled 12 months on.

Villa ready raid for Rashica

Arsenal have, according to <a href="https://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/modena/sport/berardi-una-bandiera-da-blindare-1.6262807" target="_blank">Il Resto del Carlino</a>, joined the race for Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli. The highly-rated midfielder is drawing admiring glances from across Europe, having already been linked with Juventus and Manchester City.

Arsenal join the race for Locatelli

When Chinese Super League clubs broke the Asian transfer record five times in the space of a year, it seemed&nbsp;that a major new player had entered the market. The deals involving&nbsp;Ramires, Jackson Martinez, Alex Teixeira and Hulk had all generated headlines, but it was&nbsp;Oscar's £60 million ($82m)&nbsp;move to Shanghai SIPG&nbsp;at the end of 2016&nbsp;that&nbsp;really grabbed the attention of the football world. The Brazil international was 25 at the time and playing for Premier League giants Chelsea.&nbsp;Inter, Juventus and AC Milan had all been interested in the attacker's services, while Atletico Madrid thought they had done enough to convince him&nbsp;to move to Spain. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/boom-bust-what-happened-oscar-tevez-chinese-super-league/mv5b8yg0qkoy1ieanvk7scf0c" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Boom to bust: What happened to the Chinese Super League?

Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing a reunion with Serge Aurier at Paris Saint-Germain - according to <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. Pochettino coached the Ivorian full-back at Tottenham before being sacked in November 2019, but would like to link up with him again at Parc des Princes. Spurs initially signed Aurier from PSG in 2017, but the French club could try to bring him back when the transfer market reopens.

Pochettino eyeing Aurier reunion at PSG 

Hansi Flick's contract concerns at Bayern Munich and his unhappiness over the club's handling of David Alaba and Jerome Boateng have been revealed in the wake of his decision to step down from his role as manager. Flick announced his intention to leave Allianz Arena after Bayern's 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The club have since condemned the 56-year-old for making the information public&nbsp;amid ongoing speculation that he is in line to replace Joachim Low as Germany's new head&nbsp;coach following this summer's European Championship. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/flicks-contract-concerns-unhappiness-bayern-handling-alaba/260u0zal938w1p8oo6ka3y54t" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Flick contract concerns at Bayern revealed

Inter are still keen on signing Roma striker Edin Dzeko - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-dzeko-e-un-occasione-per-l-inter-14663" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri tried to sign the Bosnian in January, but he ended up staying at Stadio Olimpico until the end of the season. Dzeko will become a free agent at the end of June, though, with Inter poised to offer him a contract at San Siro.

Inter still keen on Dzeko

Leicester City have identified Bologna midfielder&nbsp;Mattias Svanberg as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/e-derby-milan-inter-sul-gioiello-svanberg-la-mega-plusvalenza-in-10366" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Foxes are weighing up a summer bid for the 22-year-old, but could face competition from Premier League rivals Southampton for his signature. Milan and Inter have also been linked with Svanberg, who has scored five goals in 28 Serie A outings for Bologna to date this term.

Leicester target Bologna midfielder Svanberg

The Guinea international was substituted in the first half in the Spanish capital, and having not appeared since, could a summer sale be on the cards? On reflection, it was a moment which spoke volumes about Naby Keita’s professionalism, as well as his struggles. To be substituted before half-time in any game is bad enough, but for it to happen in a Champions League quarter-final, against a club like Real Madrid, with the eyes of the world watching? Humiliation. Read more on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/what-next-keita-liverpool-53m-uncertain-future-madrid/ifgxnpu292vf1mn3bhpl0ige5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

What next for Keita after £53m-man's Madrid humiliation?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1384082806209355779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mourinho sacked by Spurs

Leeds and Crystal Palace form part of an ever-growing list of clubs looking into a deal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ainsley-maitland-niles-arsenal-transfer-23938338" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The versatile Arsenal midfielder is currently taking in a loan spell at West Brom, but is attracting interest from teams in England and futher afield ahead of the next window.

Leeds & Palace looking at Maitland-Niles

Barcelona are prepared to sanction a loan switch for Riqui Puig next season, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ahora-pasa-riqui-puig-barca-barsa-barcelona-11664190" target="_blank">Sport.</a> A produce of the La Masia academy system has struggled to nail down a starting berth at Camp Nou and will be allowed to further his development elsewhere in 2021-22.

Barcelona ready to loan out Puig

Liverpool are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-interested-in-signing-aston-villa-ace-watkins/" target="_blank">Football Insider,</a> exploring the option of luring Ollie Watkins away from Aston Villa. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a productive campaign at Villa Park, proving his worth on a Premier League stage and earning senior international recognition with England.

Liverpool want Villa striker Watkins

Inter are eager to complete the signing of Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri this summer - according to <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/emerson-palmieri-apunta-al-inter/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. Antonio Conte wants to work with the Italy international again at San Siro, having initially brought him to Stamford Bridge from Roma in January 2018. Juventus have also been strongly linked with Emerson, who has been restricted to just two Premier League appearances for the Blues in 2020-21.

Inter eager to complete Emerson signing 

Sassuolo striker&nbsp;Gianluca Scamacca is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/04/18/internacional/1618742178_386242.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Genoa, has expressed a desire to play alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic at San Siro. Milan are looking at Scamacca as a possible long-term replacement for Ibrahimovic, despite the fact he scored an unfortunate own goal which saw Milan beat Genoa 2-1 at the weekend.

Milan interested in Sassuolo's Scamacca

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Zenit St Peterburg are interested in signing Samuel Umtiti. Barcelona are open to sell him, it’s up to the player who also has offers from other clubs in Europe. Negotiations on. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zenit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zenit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatteMoretto</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1383884588867457026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Zenit in talks to sign Umtiti from Barca

Leeds United are plotting a summer swoop for Rangers winger Ryan Kent - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14681193/leeds-ryan-kent-rangers-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Marcelo Bielsa has tried to sign the 24-year-old twice before, but the Whites' highest bid was only £11 million. Leeds will have to fork out at least £15m ($21m) to sign Kent, who has scored nine goals in 34 Scottish Premiership matches this term.

Leeds plotting summer swoop for Kent 

Hansi Flick made his decision to quit Bayern Munich six weeks ago, according to <a href="http://www.kicker.de">Kicker</a>. He announced his decision to stand down from the club on Saturday.

Flick decided to quit Bayern six weeks ago

Dries Mertens' contract at Napoli could be extended by one year to 2023, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/04/18/calciomercato-napoli-mertens-rinnovo-inter/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Serie A club have the option to add another 12 months to the Belgian's deal but want to assess their technical objectives for next season.

Napoli have option on Mertens contract

Although Samuel Umtiti is wanted by Zenit St Petersburg the World Cup winner wants to wait for a better offer. Barcelona are willing to sell the centre-back this summer, having grown tired of his injury issues, <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto" target="_blank">Matteo Moretto</a> reports.

Umtiti prepared to wait on Barcelona exit

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has admitted he wants to keep on-loan Arsenal attacker Joe Willock at the club permanently. &nbsp;“We'd love to keep him here. He is the type of player you want to build your club around. Whether that is possible I am not so sure," he said.

Bruce admits Willock desire

Wolves have made their top summer priority to offload Adama Traore. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-number-one-transfer-priority-this-summer-is-selling-traore/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that the club have grown weary of his disappointing performances this season, and they believe he is a sellable asset who can help fund new signings.

Wolves want to offload Traore

Thomas Tuchel has spoken about his dream start and future at Chelsea after reaching the FA Cup final in his first three months as the manager in west London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-feel-like-part-of-the-chelsea-family-tuchel-hoping-to-stay/6tttiz7vmkj100z8zkm6ywx8" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

'I feel like part of the Chelsea family' - Tuchel hoping to stay beyond his 18-month contract

Lionel Messi's father has been spotted in Barcelona, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2021/04/18/607c8e5ce2704ee2b48b45b2.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. It is, however, not thought that this will be linked with any contract talks over the Argentine.

Messi's father spotted in Barcelona

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