Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Manchester United eye Fofana move

Arsenal have identified Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/ligue-1/2021/04/15/60781b96268e3e6b358b45d3.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 18-year-old has rejected the chance to extend his contract at Roazhon Park beyond its current expiry date in 2022, with the Gunners poised to swoop for his signature in the summer. However, Manchester United and Real Madrid have also been linked with Camavinga, who is reportedly being valued at around £45 million ($62m).

Arsenal target Camavinga (Marca)

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a1962170461138237477-manchester-united-lorgne-wesley-fofana" target="_blank">Foot Mercato.</a> The 20-year-old has been a revelation for the Foxes in his first season since moving from Saint-Etienne. Due to his age and his contract through 2025,&nbsp;Leicester would likely demand a massive fee for the young defender.

Man Utd eye Fofana move (Foot Mercato)

The defender has impressed in his first season in England

Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum is determined to complete a move to Barcelona this summer, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wijnaldum-transfer-liverpool-barcelona-messi-23930893" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Despite reports suggesting he could sign a new deal at Anfield, the midfielder's dream is to line up alongside the likes of Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.

Wijnaldum insistent on Barcelona switch

Aston Villa loanee Ross Barkley has been tipped to head out again once his temporary switch from Chelsea comes to an end rather than sign for the Birmingham side.&nbsp; “I don’t think a permanent deal is going to happen, absolutely not. That’s probably already decided," former striker Noel Whelan told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-whelan-barkley-will-absolutely-return-to-chelsea-in-summer/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. “He’s not that important to Villa. If he was, he’d be starting every single game. “I think he’ll be going back to his parent club and they’ll be looking for another loan deal for Ross Barkley."

Barkley tipped for another loan move

Paul Pogba wants a considerable wage hike in order to sign a new deal with Manchester United, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-pogba-23932123" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder, who is out of contract in June 2022, is looking to push his salary up to&nbsp;£500,000-per week, with agent Mino Raiola having already informed the club of his demands.

Pogba seeks £500,000-a-week Man Utd extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Leicester are among the clubs interested in signing Tammy Abraham. He’s one of the targets for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a> if Chelsea will open to sell him in the summer - Tammy is out of the squad today. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leicester?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Leicester</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1383420206232473604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Leicester interested in Chelsea's Abraham

Takumi Minamino is unsure whether there is a future for him at Liverpool, as he admits to not knowing where he will be in 2021-22, but the Japan international remains up for the challenge of competing with Mohamed Salah and Co for minutes on Merseyside. The versatile 26-year-old, who is&nbsp;a Premier League title winner, has found regular opportunities hard to come by since moving to Anfield in January 2020, with&nbsp;fierce competition for places eventually leading him to join Southampton on loan. It is expected that Jurgen Klopp will absorb Minamino back into his ranks this summer before any long-term planning is drawn up, but there are no guarantees that an extended spell with the Reds will be taken in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/minamino-unsure-liverpool-future-challenge-salah/1xzwminguofh1xs08ekn80e64" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Minamino unsure if he has Liverpool future

Saint-Etienne are heading a clutch of French clubs in pursuit of highly-rated teenager Ismael Doukoure, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-apres-lasse-bordeaux-et-montpellier-se-lancent-a-la-poursuite-dune-pepite-de-ligue-2-545958" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 17-year-old, who plays for&nbsp;Valenciennes, has attracted the interest of several parties. Alongside ASSE,&nbsp;Reims, Montpellier and Bordeaux are all also in the hunt for his services.

Saint-Etienne eye Valenciennes starlet

Pau Torres has reacted to the speculation suggesting that he is a transfer target for the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid by saying that he remains "very calm" at home-town club Villarreal. The highly-rated centre-half is said to be registering on the recruitment radars of leading sides across Europe heading towards the summer window. The 24-year-old Spain international is aware of the interest he is attracting, but claims to be paying little attention to it as his focus remains locked on the present. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pau-torres-man-utd-real-madrid-transfer-villarreal/rjg3v174aimu1ggx30qhtki15" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Torres reacts to transfer talk

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce would be delighted to retain the services of Arsenal loanee Joe Willock beyond the 2020-21 campaign. Willock, 21, was the Magpies' match-winner on Saturday as he came off the bench to score a late winner in their 3-2 defeat of West Ham.&nbsp; The result takes Newcastle away from the relegation zone, with Willock making a decisive contribution in his last two appearances.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-would-love-to-keep-him-newcastle-boss-bruce-hopeful-of/1njqprdfnj6hg1ghd30n129lwy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Newcastle keen to extend Willock stay

Jorginho is aware that&nbsp;"a lot of criticism" has come his way across three seasons at Chelsea&nbsp;and admits to feeling "underappreciated" as his numbers are better than many give him credit for. The Brazil-born Italy international is, as a holding midfielder, not one to steal the headlines with displays of match-winning brilliance, with his game all about ticking things over and allowing others to shine. Those qualities can sail under the radar at times, with the 29-year-old&nbsp;happy with his contribution to the collective cause&nbsp;regardless of what others may think. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jorginho-feels-underappreciated-at-chelsea-as-midfielder/6zo13qkey3ot1g9ebd9jris4e" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Jorginho feels 'underappreciated' at Chelsea

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Columbus Crew signs Abdul-Salaam

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. Flick made the announcement on Saturday following his side's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg – a result that took them closer to another Bundesliga title.&nbsp; The 56-year-old only took over as head coach in November 2019, and led Bayern to the&nbsp;Bundesliga,&nbsp;DFB-Pokal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Champions League in his first season in charge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-head-coach-flick-confirms-intent-to-leave-at/qtmzw7qo8lgf11zvnbazeger2" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Bayern Munich head coach Flick confirms intent to leave

Achraf Hakimi has seen a move away from Inter mooted heading towards the next transfer window, with&nbsp;Arsenal and Chelsea said to be among his suitors, but the highly-rated defender says his intention is to spend "a long time" at San Siro. The 22-year-old full-back only made his way to Italy during the summer of 2020, with a productive loan stint at Borussia Dortmund seeing his stock rise and&nbsp;Real Madrid presented with plenty of options when it came to a sale. Inter won that race, but financial struggles for the Serie A side have led to suggestions that prized assets may have to be offloaded in order to balance the books - with Hakimi falling into that category as he attracts admiring glances from England. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-chelsea-linked-hakimi-future-statement-inter/1oqoxd7efymoa1km7t5ux8e1xe" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal and Chelsea-linked Hakimi makes future statement

In the weeks leading up to their second MLS season, Inter Miami found themselves dealing with a major problem. David Beckham's MLS club had&nbsp;four Designated Players (DP) on their roster&nbsp;–&nbsp;one more than the maximum allowed by league rules. Just before&nbsp;their opening game, they found a solution to that problem. On Friday, Inter Miami announced that they had bought out Matias Pellegrini&nbsp;–&nbsp;the youngest of the team's four DPs&nbsp;–&nbsp;in order to comply with MLS regulations, and thus enable them to&nbsp;retain the services of&nbsp;Gonzalo Higuain, Blaise Matuidi and Rodolfo Pizarro for the coming campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/beckham-embarrassed-by-inter-miamis-dp-disaster/bspsc7tm0kqi1ryntiuhuqfbv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Beckham embarrassed by Miami blunder

West Ham are leading the race for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leicester-city-have-second-thoughts-on-celtic-edouard-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Leicester have been linked with the French frontman, but former Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is now turning his attention elsewhere.

West Ham lead the race for Edouard

Juventus have stepped up their interest in Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-arriva-la-risposta-di-dembele-i-50-milioni-e-la-strategia-d-22994" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The France international is approaching the final year of his contract at Camp Nou and could be on the move in the next window.

Juventus step up interest in Dembele

Gareth Bale has, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/" target="_blank">Sport</a>, been placed on Real Madrid's transfer "blacklist". Florentino Perez does not want the Welshman back at Santiago Bernabeu and will look to offload him at the earliest opportunity.

Bale placed on Real Madrid's transfer 'blacklist'

Achraf Hakimi has seen a move away from Inter mooted heading towards the next transfer window, with&nbsp;Arsenal and Chelsea said to be among his suitors, but the highly-rated defender says his intention is to spend "a long time" at San Siro. Hakimi has told La Repubblica:&nbsp;"I hope to stay at this club for a long time, I’m very happy." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-chelsea-linked-hakimi-future-statement-inter/1oqoxd7efymoa1km7t5ux8e1xe" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Paris Saint-Germain are willing to entertain offers for Mauro Icardi, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-icardi-pousse-vers-la-sortie-par-neymar-et-mbappe-545000" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The Ligue 1 champions would be prepared to part with the Argentine striker as they seek to finance new contracts for Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

PSG open to offloading Icardi

<a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/jose-mourinho-daniel-levy-tottenham-20407649" target="_blank">Football.london</a> reports that there is growing belief at Tottenham that Jose Mourinho will not be around next season. The Portuguese has seen questions asked of his methods, despite booking a Carabao Cup final date with Manchester City, and is set to be moved on before his contract expires.

Mourinho not expected to be at Spurs next season

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac has emerged as a target for Lazio. The Serbian is currently on loan at Schalke, but they are likely to slip out of the Bundesliga and Kolasinac will be available for transfer. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Lazio/16-04-2021/calciomercato-lazio-kolasinac-kempf-410204418400.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport </a>claims Lazio view his experience and reliability as ideal additions to their squad.

Kolasinac on Lazio's radar

Real Madrid’s players have agreed to forego a €30 million (£25.97m / $35.94m) bonus due to them should they win La Liga or Champions League. The squad did the same last season to help the club through the coronavirus pandemic, and with finances still stretched, <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-plantilla-real-madrid-renunciara-prima-si-gana-liga-o-champions-202104162115_noticia.html#vca=rrss&amp;vmc=abc-es&amp;vso=tw&amp;vli=cm-deportes" target="_blank">ABC</a> says they have reached the same agreement.

Real squad to give up €30m bonus

Wolfsburg boss Oliver Glasner has been linked with a move to RB Salzburg. Glasner has a contract for next season at Wolfsburg and they are well placed to qualify for the Champions League, but <a href="https://www.krone.at/2391971" target="_blank">Krone</a> is reporting that his family is favourite a return to his native Austria.

Glasner in frame for Salzburg switch

Valencia have taken the decision to sack manager Javi Gracia. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fichajes/mercado-fichajes/202100416/491865614355/mercado-de-fichajes-futbol-en-directo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, Gracia will be relieved of his duties at the end of the season.

Gracia to leave Valencia

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are vying for the signature of Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Loftus-Cheek is on loan at Fulham and they would like to retain his services, but their chances depend on whether they retain their Premier League status. <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-aston-villa-crystal-palace-set-sights-on-ruben-loftus-cheek" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a> says he will depart Chelsea in the summer, and Villa are Palace are readying bids.

Duo in hunt for Loftus-Cheek

Ibrahima Konate remains one of Liverpool’s top summer transfer targets. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1383250231261728770" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, the Reds are preparing a five-year contract but no deal has been done. RB Leipzig are not minded to sell, but will reluctantly agree if the defender’s full release clause is met.

Konate still a top Liverpool target

Chelsea have entered the race for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. Manchester United have been strongly linked with the France international, but <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1383134096411525123" target="_blank">Chistian Falk</a> claims the Red Devils could face competition from Thomas Tuchel’s Blues.

Chelsea join chase for Varane

Wolves’ transfer priority this summer is to offload Adama Traore. The winger has been hugely disappointing this term, and <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-number-one-transfer-priority-this-summer-is-selling-traore/" target="_blank">Football Insider </a>claims the club want to cash in this summer. Wolves boss Nuno Santo feels the sale of Traore can bring in enough money to fund a squad overhaul.

Wolves looking to offload Traore

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the club remain in contract talks with Eric Bailly. The defender is rumoured to be in favour of a summer exit, but United are looking to tie him to fresh terms - reportedly to ensure his value does not drop. "I know there has been speculation, we are talking to him about his contract so I don’t see any issues really,” Solskjaer <a href="https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-gives-an-update-on-eric-baillys-future-at-man-utd" target="_blank">said</a>.

United continue Bailly talks

Thomas Tuchel has hinted he could give his squad the final say on who Chelsea sign this summer. The German coach has said it is imperative the players are comfortable with any new arrivals, and may canvas his squad for their opinions on targets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tuchel-says-chelsea-squad-could-have-a-say-on-summer/lczbr9731ggx1q797v2vlwu0t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Tuchel drops transfer hint

Eintracht Frankfurt are ready to sell reported Manchester United target Andre Silva this summer. Goal recently learned that the forward does not have a buy-out clause in his contract, but <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/aerger-umd-silva-kostic-darum-platzte-der-deal-mit-rangnick-wirklich-76086328,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> claims he is available for transfer. The Portugal international will be allowed to leave the Bundesliga club if a bid €40 million (£34.6m / $47.9m) is tabled.

Silva available for right price

Gennaro Gattuso will be the new coach of Fiorentina. According to <a href="https://www.sportface.it/calcio/serie-a/esclusiva-gattuso-fiorentina-accordo-ad-un-passo-i-dettagli/1353489" target="_blank">Sport Face</a>, the two parties have agreed on a two-year deal and he will take the reins when he leaves Napoli at the end of the season.

Gattuso reaches Fiorentina agreement

Edin Dzeko is set to discuss his future with Roma at the end of the season, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/04/16/roma-fonseca-dzeko-futuro-news-calciomercato" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italia.</a> The veteran striker has a contract through 2022 but he could be sold in the summer before the club lose him for free next year. Should Dzeko go,&nbsp;Fiorentina's&nbsp;Dusan Vlahovic&nbsp;or&nbsp;Torino's Andrea Belotti&nbsp;could be brought in as a&nbsp;replacement.

Dzeko to discuss future with Roma

Liverpool are refusing to improve their contract offer to Georginio Wijnaldum, according to the<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-gini-wijnaldum-20403129" target="_blank"> Liverpool Echo.</a> The Reds and the midfielder remain in a stand-off over his contract, which expires at the end of the season.&nbsp; The Dutchman appears set to depart Anfield as he continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona.

Liverpool won't budge on Wijnaldum offer

Inter Miami has been forced to buy out the contract of designated player Matias Pellegrini, who joined the club from&nbsp;Estudiantes in 2020. MLS clubs are only allowed three designated players, and&nbsp;ahead of the start of the 2021 season, the club was carrying four designated players on its roster. The league also ruled that Inter Miami&nbsp;violated MLS rules in 2020 by carrying four&nbsp;designated players, and will be subject to punishment.

Inter Miami forced to buy out Pellegrini

Norwich star and reported Aston Villa target Emi&nbsp;Buendia&nbsp;has left the door open to a summer transfer. The 24-year-old told <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/en-norwich-winger-city-between-his-past-in-real-madrid-transfer-market-and-his-targets-i-want-premier-league-back-and-then-arge" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>:&nbsp;"I wanted to bring Norwich back in Premier League. "I don't know what will happen in the next year, I follow the whole European football but I'm very keen on Premier."

Aston Villa-linked Buendia leaves door open to summer transfer 

Inter Miami are close to signing&nbsp;Palmeiras midfielder&nbsp;Lucas Lima - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/colpo-brasiliano-in-canna-per-l-inter-miami-di-beckham-16346" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 30-year-old is set to venture outside of his native Brazil for the first time to join the MLS club on a permanent contract. Lima has appeared in 121 games for Palmeiras to date, scoring 11 goals and laying on 13 assists.

Inter Miami close to signing Palmeiras star Lima

Phil Foden is in line for a new contract at Manchester City - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-city-set-offer-phil-23926837" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Premier League leaders set to treble&nbsp;the midfielder's wages to £100,000 per week and extend his stay at Etihad Stadium through to 2026. Foden, whose current deal expires in 2024, has scored 13 goals in 41 outings for City in all competitions this term.

Foden in line for fresh terms at Man City 

Barcelona defender Emerson is the subject of interest from Tottenham - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210416/493225220206/el-tottenham-y-el-bolonia-tambien-a-por-emerson.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Spurs are considering a summer swoop for the 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Real Betis and has a market value of €25 million (£22m/$30m) However, the Premier League club are likely to face competition for Emerson's signature from Inter and Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham interested in Barcelona's Emerson

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Taison returns to Internacional from Shakhtar Donetsk

Gennaro Gattuso is being touted for the head coach&nbsp;job at Fiorentina - according to <a href="https://www.sportface.it/calcio/serie-a/esclusiva-gattuso-fiorentina-accordo-ad-un-passo-i-dettagli/1353489" target="_blank">SportFace.it</a>. The Italian has been tipped to leave Napoli at the end of the season, and La Viola are planning to bring him in for the 2021-22 campaign. Gattuso is hoping to leave Naples on a high, with his team currently sitting two points outside of the Champions League places in Serie A.

Gattuso touted for Fiorentina job

AC Milan have submitted an offer for Inter full-back Danilo D'Ambrosio - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-milan-sfida-l-inter-per-d-ambrosio-la-situazione-45298" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Rossoneri are prepared to hand the 32-year-old a two-year contract, with his current deal on the Nerazzurri's books set to expire in June. &nbsp;D'Ambrosio has only appeared in 15 Serie A games for Inter so far this season, scoring three goals.

Milan submit offer for D'Ambrosio

Juventus are prioritising the signing of Sassuolo midfielder&nbsp;Manuel Locatelli this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/locatelli-e-la-juve-nel-destino-la-verita-sulla-richiesta-e-la-c-29316" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Andrea Pirlo is a keen admirer of the 23-year-old, who has made it clear that he would like to step up to a bigger club later in the year. Locatelli has scored three goals in 26 Serie A outings for Sassuolo to date in 2020-21, and still has two years left to run on his contract.

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