Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal plot bid for Hakimi

West Ham are determined to land Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal from Manchester United, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12267682/jesse-lingard-west-ham-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-sign-manchester-united-player-this-summer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; The winger has made a big impression during his time on loan at the club, prompting a Hammers source to say they will do "whatever it takes" to close a transfer.

West Ham push for permanent Lingard move

Hammers will do 'whatever it takes' to land star

Manchester City remain keen on doing a deal for Lionel Messi if an exit door swings open at Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2021/04/06/606c235f46163fad538b4584.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping a close eye on events at Camp Nou, where a new contract could yet be signed by a mercurial Argentine, but Pep Guardiola is clinging to the hope that a reunion with a familiar face can be put in place at the Etihad Stadium.

City refusing to give up on Messi (Marca)

Guardiola still keen on reunion with Barca star

Sergio Aguero is, according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/sergio-aguero-chelsea-manchester-city-transfer-record-b928009.html" target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>, intrigued by the option of linking up with Chelsea. Manchester City’s record goalscorer is set to drop into the free agent pool this summer and may decide to take on another Premier League challenge before heading elsewhere.

Aguero intrigued by Chelsea opportunity (Standard Sport)

Outgoing City striker could remain in England

Arsenal are planning to submit an offer for Inter defender&nbsp;Achraf Hakimi - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/04/04/internacional/1617521896_497790.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Gunners are looking at the 22-year-old as a possible replacement for Hector Bellerin, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona. Inter may be willing to sell Hakimi if they receive a bid within the region of €50 million (£43m/$59m) this summer.

Arsenal planning to submit offer for Hakimi (AS)

Gunners set to formalise interest in Inter star

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is an option that Leicester are ready to explore, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-midfielder-keita-on-leicester-city-radar-as-price-tag-plummets/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 26-year-old has failed to make the expected impact at Anfield and may become available in a cut-price deal during the next transfer window.

Leicester looking at Liverpool star Keita (Football Insider)

Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge is the subject of interest from Manchester City - according to <a href="https://voetbal24.be/news/69044/man-city-duwt-door-voor-publiekslieveling-krc-genk-vangt-uitzonderlijke-som" target="_blank">Voetbal24</a>. The Premier League leaders have targeted the 23-year-old as a possible replacement for Fernandinho, who is set to become a free agent this summer. Berge has been tipped to remain in the Premier League after Sheffield United's relegation is confirmed, with City poised to swoop for his signature.

Man City interested in Berge (Votebal24)

Sheffield United star touted for Etihad switch

Inter have joined the race to sign Liverpool midfielder&nbsp;Georginio Wijnaldum - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/marotta-e-il-mercato-dei-giocatori-in-scadenza-da-maksimovic-a-w-31433" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Antonio Conte is hoping to bolster his ranks across the middle of park by signing the 30-year-old on a free transfer this summer. Barcelona are thought to be leading the race for Wijndaldum, so Inter are also looking at Napoli's&nbsp;Nikola Maksimovic.

Inter join race for Wijnaldum (Calcio Mercato)

Thomas Tuchel's aversion to playing Tammy Abraham has confused many members of the team, writes <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/05/curious-case-tammy-abraham-has-gone-wrong-chelseas-top-scorer/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, and the 23-year-old's chances of staying at Chelsea seem to be slimming. Abraham was a regular under Frank Lampard but has not featured since February 20, and his absence in a shocking defeat to West Brom this past weekend renewed questions about his situation. He's netted six times in 20 Premier League appearances this season.

Chelsea's Abraham treatment perplexes squad (The Telegraph)

The forward's team-mates are unsure why he has been exiled from the lineup or what his future holds

Jerome Boateng will be a free agent this summer potentially of interest to Champions League clubs needing experienced centre-back depth, as <a href="https://www.kicker.de/nach-zehn-jahren-boateng-muss-den-fc-bayern-im-sommer-definitiv-verlassen-801489/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>&nbsp;reports that Bayern Munich have decided to let him leave. His departure, coinciding with the exit of defensive partner David Alaba, will mark a changing of the guard for the Bavarians as they look to get younger at the back. Bayern have already secured 22-year-old Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig and could dip further into the centre-back market in a couple of months.

Bayern will let Boateng leave (Kicker)

The club's board of directors have determined they will not offer the centre-back a contract extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There are ‘huge chances’ for Hector Bellerin to leave Arsenal in the summer. Leonardo wanted him at PSG one year ago but there was no agreement between the two clubs. Now it’d be an open race - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> won’t make any discount. 🔴🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1379480702325039111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bellerin close to Arsenal exit

Jadon Sancho is one of Borussia Dortmund's brightest talents, and Manchester United's interest in the player was&nbsp;one of the transfer sagas dominating the 2020 summer transfer window. With Sancho having been sold to Dortmund from Manchester City in 2017, would&nbsp;the Citizens be able to re-sign Sancho through&nbsp;a buy-back clause? Goal&nbsp;takes a look. <a href="http://goal.com/en/news/do-man-city-have-a-buy-back-clause-for-dortmund-star-jadon/12528yj28fvso124rztxi74z6v" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Do Man City have a buy-back clause for Dortmund star Sancho?

Celtic are poised to confirm Eddie Howe as the club's new manager, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14561258/celtic-eddie-howe-confirm-manager-bournemouth/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; Howe has been out of work since 2020, when he left Bournemouth after eight years in charge following relegation to the Championship.

Howe set for Celtic job

Hertha Berlin have sacked goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry for anti-gay and anti-immigrant&nbsp;comments made in an interview on Monday. Petry made a number of controversial statements regarding fellow Hungarian and RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi's outspoken support for LGBT rights.&nbsp; The&nbsp;54-year-old also criticised Europe's immigration policy, calling it a "manifestation of moral decline." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hertha-berlin-sack-goalkeeping-coach-petry-for-anti-gay-and/e4b8raiiiwxu1gcvg3g69xyhe" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Hertha sack coach for homophobic comments

As many as nine Chelsea first-teamers are up for sale this summer as Thomas Tuchel remoulds his squad, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/9-chelsea-stars-up-sale-23861343" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Tammy Abraham and Kepa Arrizabalaga are among the Blues stars who will be allowed to leave should the right offer come in.

Tuchel to revamp Chelsea squad

In Brazil, they call Thiago Silva 'O Monstro' –&nbsp;the monster. A son of the Campo Grande favelas and abandoned by his father at the age of five, the veteran defender has overcome numerous set-backs to become one of the 21st century's finest centre-backs. Now, as Chelsea prepare to face Porto in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday, he will return to face a club where, having joined them 17 years ago, his career almost ended before it had even properly begun. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/six-months-hospital-remove-lung-porto-move-almost-ended/fjey3s8u0cdw1hbg83brk44uw" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Inside the Porto move that almost ended Thiago Silva's career

Former Real Madrid boss John Toshack has offered some blunt words of wisdom to Gareth Bale: forget about&nbsp;your agent and make your own mind up.&nbsp; Bale left Madrid for Tottenham on loan at the start of 2020-21, but he has failed to convince on a regular basis with his performances back in the Premier League.&nbsp; And with Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane reluctant to welcome him back, the Wales international faces an uncertain future - a situation which has not been helped by agent Jonathan Barnett's recent public comments.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ae/news/ignore-your-agent-and-make-up-your-mind-ex-real-madrid-boss/sl6we95f5mbp19b3bnvgsm6af" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Bale advised to ignore agent

Edin Terzic remains unfazed by the furore surrounding Erling Haaland, with Borussia Dortmund’s interim boss eager to point out that he “can’t stop” the Norwegian striker and super agent Mino Raiola from embarking on a transfer tour of Europe. Amid intense speculation regarding the future of one of world football’s hottest prospects, the representatives of a much sought-after 20-year-old have been paying visits to the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Dortmund are currently in England to face another of Haaland’s suitors, Manchester City, in the Champions League quarter-finals, while Premier League giants Chelsea are also said to be casting admiring glances in the direction of a prolific frontman. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cant-stop-raiola-haaland-travelling-dortmund-terzic-transfer/15y7cfr21br0w1xlcym72fvijb" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Terzic unfazed by Haaland transfer tour

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Sebastian Breza est Montréalais. Le Club fait l’acquisition du gardien Sebastian Breza pour la saison 2021, en prêt du club italien <a href="https://twitter.com/BfcOfficialPage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BfcOfficialPage</a> &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/Iuq2Ec89Bg">https://t.co/Iuq2Ec89Bg</a> Sebastian Breza joins the Club on loan for the 2021 season &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/J244L209bW">https://t.co/J244L209bW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFMTL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFMTL</a> <a href="https://t.co/o5LFNzQMic">pic.twitter.com/o5LFNzQMic</a> — CF Montréal (@clubdefootmtl) <a href="https://twitter.com/clubdefootmtl/status/1379449843094020098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Breza joins Montreal on loan

Inter have been advised to shelve any interest in Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and instead focus on landing themselves a playmaker in the Leon Goretzka mould. Prising the Germany international away from Bayern Munich would likely be an impossible task, meaning that other avenues will need to be explored in upcoming transfer markets. It has been suggested for some time that former Blues boss Antonio Conte will look to launch a raid on Stamford Bridge for a familiar face, but Nerazzurri legend Giuseppe Bergomi believes more creative options have to be prioritised. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-warned-off-kante-find-goretzka-bergomi-transfer/1u3s3ksbpm40x1dm6c306hvd3y" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Inter warned off Kante & told to find a Goretzka

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> He's here to stay! 🙌 We are delighted to confirm that Craig Dawson will join the Club on a permanent basis at the end of the 2020/21 season ✍️ — West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1379448894975836162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dawson pens permanent West Ham deal

Brentford full-back Rico Henry is set to find himself in the Premier League next season, reports <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/brentford-fc-rico-henry-premier-league-southampton-b928044.html" target="_blank">Standard Sport.</a> The Bees remain in the Championship promotion picture this season, but a prized asset on their books is attracting interest from a number of top tier sides – with Southampton leading the hunt.

Rico ready for Premier League move

Manchester City have become the latest side to join the race for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge, reports <a href="https://voetbal24.be/news/69044/man-city-duwt-door-voor-publiekslieveling-krc-genk-vangt-uitzonderlijke-som" target="_blank">Voetbal24.</a> Liverpool and Arsenal have already been linked with the Norwegian, who is expected to leave Bramall Lane after relegation out of the Premier League for the Blades is confirmed.

Man City join the race for Blades star Berge

Jose Mourinho has, according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/laotraliga/20210405/btwv27yvlnbkdoh3dnodbogmbu.html" target="_blank">La Razon</a>, asked Tottenham to deliver him Diego Carlos this summer. Spurs are in the market for another centre-half and their Portuguese coach believes the perfect option is currently on the books at Sevilla.

Spurs set sights on Diego Carlos

Southampton are set to re-sign Theo Walcott on a permanent basis this summer, reports <a href="https://talksport.com/football/860547/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The England international is currently back at St Mary’s on loan from Everton and has impressed those on the south coast enough to mean that a fresh agreement will be sought.

Saints want permanent deal for Walcott

Tottenham are ready to make a move for RB Leipzig's&nbsp;Marcel Sabitzer - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-lay-groundwork-for-sabitzer-deal-amid-clear-hint-over-mourinho-future/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 26-year-old looks set to leave Red Bull Arena this summer after rejecting the club's contract extension offer. Spurs are poised to swoop, with head coach Jose Mourinho having long been a keen admirer of Sabtizer.

Spurs ready to make a move for Sabitzer

Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/atletico/2021/04/05/6069f94fca47419b448b45e3.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Diego Simeone is eager to reinforce his forward line this summer, with the Rojoblancos let to decide whether to sign Moussa Dembele from Lyon outright once his loan deal expires. Moreno has emerged as a top target for Atletico, but Villarreal won't sell the forward for less than his €100 million (£85m/$118m) release clause.&nbsp;

Atletico interested in Moreno

Ronald Koeman has insisted that Manchester United-linked winger Ousmane Dembele is an "important player" for Barcelona and he "would like him to stay" at Camp Nou. Dembele was touted for a move away from Barca last summer amid reported interest from United, but has since managed to put his injury troubles behind him and become a key member of Koeman's squad. Although the&nbsp;Red Devils have been tipped to reignite their pursuit of the France international when the transfer window reopens, Koeman has no plans to sanction his departure having seen his "quality" shine through after an extended run of games. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/id-like-dembele-to-stay-koeman-insists-man-utd-linked-winger/16qlhl4tl8gqq1pa2tp40crw38" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Koeman: I'd like Dembele to stay at Barca

Alessandro&nbsp;Bastoni is in line for a new contract at Inter - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-priorita-rinnovi-bastoni-dopo-lautaro-poi-tocca-a-marotta-16008" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri are ready to increase the 21-year-old centre-back's&nbsp;earnings to €3.5 million per year and keep him tied to the club until 2025. Bastoni has appeared in 33&nbsp;matches across all competitions for Inter this term, recording four assists along the way.

Bastoni in line for new Inter deal

Manchester United might want Jesse Lingard back, according to Gary Neville, but he's warned that&nbsp;the West Ham loan star would probably have to settle for a bit-part role in the squad. Lingard joined the Hammers&nbsp;on a six-month loan deal in January after falling down the pecking order in the Red Devils squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 28-year-old has since rediscovered his best form, helping the Hammers fight for Champions League qualification in the process, and Neville thinks his old club may now be tempted to give him a second chance. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-might-want-lingard-back-but-hell-have-to-settle-for/xxff7iqlff4q10jnasjegaqdc" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Man Utd might want Lingard back but he'll have Dan James role'

Barcelona have not completely ruled out a return to Camp Nou for Neymar, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210405/493081534825/neymar-ahora-queda-libre-en-un-ano.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Blaugrana are in no position to spend on the Brazilian, but they are keeping a close eye on contract talks at Paris Saint-Germain as a familiar face could head towards free agency in 2022.

Barca waiting to see if Neymar becomes a free agent

Erling Haaland continues to&nbsp;see a big-money move to Barcelona mooted, but Borussia Dortmund team-mate Mateu Morey – who spent time in the famed La Masia academy system – says the Norwegian has been asking no questions about life at Camp Nou. Morey has told Mundo Deportivo: "We are friends.&nbsp;We talk about life.&nbsp;We comment on Bundesliga or Champions League matches but nothing else." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-asking-no-barcelona-questions-transfer-talk-borussia/bppddrsvkxgg1dyri566nvvxi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Haaland asking no Barcelona questions amid transfer talk

Arsenal have made contact with AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, claims <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/04/05/calhanoglu-milan-juventus-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia.</a> The Gunners are eager to ensure that they have another playmaker lined up for next season as Martin Odegaard approaches the end of a loan spell from Real Madrid.

Arsenal make Calhanoglu contact

Milan could sell&nbsp;Rafael Leao for €40 million (£34m/$47m) this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/leao-punta-il-parma-per-riprendersi-il-milan-il-piano-di-maldini-67368" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are reluctant to lose the 21-year-old forward, but will sanction his departure if their asking price is met. Leao has scored six goals in 32 games across all competitions for Milan to date in 2020-21.

Milan could sell Rafael Leao for €40m this summer

Manchester City’s scouting network and state-of-the-art Etihad Campus mean&nbsp;they can attract the best players from not just the local area but around the world. Even with that in mind, Phil Foden will be the only academy player close to the starting line-up when City try to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for just the second time in the club’s history. There would probably have been another had England winger Jadon Sancho decided not to leave the Etihad Stadium as a&nbsp;17-year-old to join quarter-final opponents Borussia Dortmund. Read more on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-let-usmnt-giovanni-reyna-slip/vq7t3tz1q72v1w6q6yzzbg5i4" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

How did Man City miss out on Reyna?

The LA Galaxy have agreed to a&nbsp;$5.9 million fee for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain academy product Kevin Cabral - a standout player since he moved on to Valenciennes -&nbsp;reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/la-galaxy/story/4352951/sources-la-galaxy-near-deal-for-french-youngster-kevin-cabral" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Cabral, 21, will sign a contract that runs through 2026, with the expectation being that he will grow into a top-end winger for the club.&nbsp;

Galaxy sign PSG academy product

Juventus centre-back&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt will have a&nbsp;€150 million (£126m/$177m) release clause kick in on his contract starting next summer, <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1379180063619440649" target="_blank">claims Fabrizio Romano</a>, potentially making this summer the more financially feasible time for a rival to swoop for the 21-year-old star. The Turin club does not intend to let De Ligt slip out of from its grasp anytime soon, though.

€150m De Ligt release clause yet to kick in

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Jeff Larentowicz is retiring from professional soccer today. Jeff gave everything to the game and to the people around him. A true professional on and off the field. Below please find his thoughts on his 16-year MLS career. <a href="https://t.co/UraXZebKVR">pic.twitter.com/UraXZebKVR</a> — brendan hannan (@brendanhannan) <a href="https://twitter.com/brendanhannan/status/1379104460379582464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

MLS vet Larentowicz announces retirement

Atlanta United <a href="https://www.atlutd.com/post/2021/04/05/atlanta-united-signs-rocco-r-os-novo-short-term-agreement" target="_blank">have announced</a> that goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo has signed a short-term contract ahead of their Concacaf Champions League last-16 match at LD Alajuelense. The contract, allowed under MLS rules when purchasing from an affiliate club, will last just four days.

Atlanta Utd add goalkeeper on short deal

Rangers believe they will not have a problem convincing standout captain James&nbsp;Tavernier to a new deal, writes the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/james-tavernier-set-rangers-contract-23858043" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The England full-back has been an incredible force as he's tallied double-digit goals and assists in the same season for the third time in his career.

Rangers confident in Tavernier retention

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Bolstering the backline 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> have acquired defender Gustavo Vallecilla on loan from Ecuadorian side SD Aucas. 📰: <a href="https://t.co/YufDkFd9ZS">https://t.co/YufDkFd9ZS</a> <a href="https://t.co/wxnAkfZPtk">pic.twitter.com/wxnAkfZPtk</a> — FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1379101595258982400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FC Cincinnati acquire Vallecilla

AC Milan will decline an option to extend striker Mario Mandzukic's contract an extra year, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1379046276000575490?s=20" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira</a>, which will make him a free agent in the coming transfer window. The Croatian has made just four appearances in Serie A this season.

AC Milan to decline Mandzukic option

Odsonne Edouard doesn't care who takes over at Celtic, wanting to leave the club regardless of its next boss, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/edouard-wants-out-regardless-of-new-celtic-manager-appointment/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 22-year-old has been prolific in front of net, scoring at least 15 league goals in each of the past three seasons to prompt interest from abroad.

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