Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal & Everton vying for Jovic

Arsenal and Everton are vying for the signature of Real Madrid striker Jovic - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/03/22/6238566ae2704e84418b45e8.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.Both clubs could move for the 24-year-old in the summer as they seek to bolster their respective attacking ranks.Jovic is under contract at Real until 2025, but they are open to a sale with the Serbian having failed to live up to expectations since joining the club from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019.

Arsenal & Everton vying for Jovic (Marca)

Madrid flop attracting Premier League interest

Barcelona have made an approach for Leeds United winger Raphinha - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/raphinha-objetivo-numero-13406385" target="_self">SPORT</a>.Blaugrana boss Xavi has given the green light for the move and the club have made initial contact with the Whites to discuss a potential deal.Raphinha is seen as the ideal replacement for Ousmane Dembele, who is set to leave Barca at the end of his contract this summer.

Barca make Raphinha approach (SPORT)

Arsenal are preparing a new bid for Juventus midfielder Arthur, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-un-club-torna-alla-carica-per-arthur-83225 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims. The Gunners tried to sign the Brazilian in January and are ready to return for him in the summer.

Arsenal plot bid for Juventus midfielder Arthur (Calciomercato)

Midfielder has long attracted interest from the Gunners

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Udinese add Ebosele from Derby

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Kulusevski deal ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ▪️ €10m loan fee until 2023; ▪️ Mandatory buy clause for €35m if: - 50% PL appearances [at least 45 minutes] next season; - Spurs get UCL spot next season. ▪️ NO mandatory buy clause this summer, only buy option. ▪️ Club super happy with Dejan. <a href="https://t.co/1ELJekni28">pic.twitter.com/1ELJekni28</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1506371613876441091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kulusevski terms disclosed

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔜✍️️ Divock <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Origi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Origi</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> as a free agent. Agreed personal terms for a 4-years contract with a salary by €3,5M. The belgian striker has received 3 others bids from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, but has chosen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a>. Timing confirmed. Paperworks time. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/1zXjm4WQXy">https://t.co/1zXjm4WQXy</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1506277001782517761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Origi salary determined

Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch has acknowledged interest from Bayern Munich and said contract negotiations with his current club have stopped entirely.The 19-year-old featured at Euro 2020 and has drawn attention around Europe as his profile has risen.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/gravenberch-acknowledges-bayern-munich-interest-as-ajax-contract-/blt9df0921aa56e2540" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Gravenberch acknowledges Bayern Munich interest

Marco Asensio will ask to leave Real Madrid this summer, a year before his contract expires.El Nacional says the Spain international is fed up waiting for his chance at the Santiago Bernabeu and is ready to cut ties with the club.Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid are all said to want him, but his current club will demand around €30 million (£25m/$33m) for him.

Arsenal & Spurs target Asensio wants Real Madrid exit

Torino are eyeing Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret to replace Etrit Berisha this summer.<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/torino/2022/03/22-91157462/torino_sogno_meret_e_idea_strakosha" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> says the Serie A side are ready to make a change in goal and want the 24-year-old to join this year, while Lazio's Thomas Strakosha is another option they are considering.

Torino eye Napoli's Meret

Sevilla are considering a move for Cadiz star Alfonso Espino this summer.<a href="https://www.lavozdigital.es/canal-amarillo/noticias-cadiz-cf/lvdi-monchi-echa-pacha-202203211125_noticia.html" target="_blank">Canal Amarillo</a> reports that Monchi has been impressed by the left-back, who could be available for a bargain this summer.His 25 million release clause will be reduced by half should Cadiz be relegated this season, but with just one year left on his contract, they may be able to talk the club down from that price.

Sevilla target Espino

Real Betis will tie Claudio Bravo to a new contract, <a href="https://www.efe.com/efe/andalucia/deportes/claudio-bravo-renovara-una-temporada-mas-su-contrato-con-el-betis/50001112-4766087" target="_blank">EFE</a> reports.The goalkeeper has reached an agreement to extend his stay until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Claudio Bravo to sign new Betis deal

AC Milan will meet with Rafael Leao's agent this week to discuss a new contract for the winger, says Calciomercato<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-si-avvicina-il-rinnovo-di-leao-incontro-mendes-lille-95998" target="_blank">https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-si-avvicina-il-rinnovo-di-leao-incontro-mendes-lille-95998</a>.The 22-year-old's current deal expires in summer 2024 but the club are eager to sit down with Jorge Mendes to improve his terms.

AC Milan to hold Leao contract talks

Ousmane Dembele is yet to decide where he will be playing next season.The France international's contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the campaign and talks over a new deal broke down in January.<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/actualmente-situacion-dembele-barca-13412600" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports Dembele has offers from other clubs, but he has not made a decision and is open to remaining at Barca.His agent expects the Camp Nou club to open talks again before it is too late.

Dembele open to Barca stay as no decision made

AC Milan hope to secure a deal to sign Divock Origi within the next week.<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/03/22/milan-origi-calciomercato" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy claims the Serie A side want the Belgium international for next season as they look to reinforce their attack.Origi has reportedly told Liverpool he will not sign a new contract and will leave this summer.

AC Milan push to sign Origi

Real Sociedad are considering signing Sebastian Szymanski from Dynamo Moscow.The Spanish side are looking to replace Mikel Oyarzabal after the winger sustained an injury.<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/03/21/primera/1647895402_600858.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports Sociedad will hope to lure Poland international Szymanski away from the Russian side to step in for the remainder of the season.

Real Sociedad to sign Szymanski

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto has been offered a contract by Atletico Madrid, according to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1506268582413492233" target="_blank">Matteo Moretto</a>.The Spain international has not had talks about a renewal with Barcelona despite his current one expiring at the end of the season.He will hold talks with Atletico in the coming weeeks and has not come to an agreement with the club so far.

Atletico make Sergi Roberto offer

Luiz Felipe has told Lazio that he will not sign a new contract, Sky<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/03/22/lazio-luiz-felipe-betis-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/03/22/lazio-luiz-felipe-betis-calciomercato-news</a> in Italy reports.The defender has already reached an agreement with Real Betis and will join the Spanish side on a free transfer this summer.

Luiz Felipe to leave Lazio for Real Betis

The idea of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain is not impossible, says an adviser to Barcelona president Joan Laporta.While Enric Masip has moved to calm speculation about a possible return for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, he would not rule it out completely.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-returning-barcelona-not-impossible-laporta-masip/bltc62246d2983b553d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

'Messi returning to Barcelona is not impossible'

Inter have come to a personal agreement with centre-back Bremer, but they will have to make a significant offer to Torino to get the deal over the line.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-una-cessione-rinnovi-e-bremer-la-strategia-per-cementare-l-69947" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the club will have to offload at least one player before they can finance the move and Stefan de Vrij could be one heading for the exit.His contract expires in summer 2023 and the club are willing to let him go this year if they receive an offer of at least €20 million (£17m/$22m).

Inter could sell De Vrij to sign Bremer

Manchester City have identified Sporting Lisbon's Matheus Nunes as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/" target="_self">A Bola</a>.The Premier League champions are willing to spend up to €40 million (£33m/$44m) on the 23-year--old, who is under contract until 2026.Nunes has recorded two goals and two assists in 27 Primeira Liga matches for Sporting in 2021-22.

Man City target Sporting's Nunes

When Eden Hazard arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2019, nobody could have imagined that three years later he would have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hazard-best-player-in-world-cole-explains-former-chelsea/blt16b7e844760c2cd6">become a bit-part player in a Blancos squad</a>&nbsp;working under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti.The Belgium international was, however, left on the bench for a 4-0 humbling by Barcelona on Sunday and has now spent five successive games stuck on the sidelines – with his last outing coming against Alaves on February 19, when he saw just six minutes of action.He has now failed to figure in all seven of the Clasico contests that have been played out during his time in Spain – due to injuries and questions of his form – and appears to have lost all faith from the coaching staff at Santiago Bernabeu.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/frustrated-hazard-never-been-as-fit-real-madrid-want-sell/blt9c62b7f1c96c6afb" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Hazard has ‘never been as fit’ but Real still want to sell

Lyon won't sign Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri outright this summer - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/sebnonda/status/1506187985380950017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1506187985380950017%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fsportwitness.co.uk%2Fplayer-set-summer-return-chelsea-largely-wishes-transfer-situation%2F" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>.The 27-year-old is currently on loan at the Groupama Stadium and the French club have the option to buy him on a permanent deal.Palmieri won't be staying at Lyon beyond this season, though, and is set to return to Chelsea and see out his contract until 2024.

Lyon won't sign Chelsea's Emerson outright

Manchester City are plotting a swoop for Boavista defender Jackson Porozo - according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/boavista/noticias/brilha-no-boavista-e-foi-sondado-pelo-grupo-empresarial-do-manchester-city-14699315.html" target="_self">O Jogo</a>.The Premier League champions have already contacted the 21-year-old's representatives and could launch a bid in the summer transfer window.Porozo has featured in 22 games in all competitions for Boavista this term, and remains under contract until 2025.

Man City plotting swoop for Boavista's Porozo

Manchester United are interested in Juventus defender Merih Demiral, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/yakupcinar/status/1505163960634552321 " target="_blank">Yakup Cinar</a>, but so too are Madrid rivals Real and Atletico.The Turkey international centre-half is expected to see a permanent transfer to Atalanta – where he is currently on loan – completed, but he may then be immediately moved on in a big-money transfer.

Man Utd face Madrid competition for Demiral

The <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/20009741.newcastle-keen-manchester-united-goalkeeper-dean-henderson/ " target="_blank">Northern Echo</a> has confirmed that Dean Henderson remains a top target for Newcastle, with the Magpies looking to land the Manchester United goalkeeper on a permanent transfer this summer.Questions were asked of whether the Red Devils would be willing to loan out the England international in January, but those at St James’ Park now want a long-term option between the sticks.

Newcastle want permanent deal for Henderson

Arsenal and Liverpool have been heavily linked with PSV forward Cody Gakpo, but <a href="https://theathletic.com/3196311/2022/03/21/ornstein-saka-talks-over-new-deal-european-giants-want-gakpo-bowen-may-miss-europa-league-tie/?source=emp_shared_article " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> suggests that Barcelona are preparing to join that battle.The highly-rated 22-year-old has registered 16 goals and 15 assists this season, with that impressive return bringing him to the attention of leading sides across Europe.

Arsenal & Liverpool face Barca battle for Gakpo

Leicester playmaker James Maddison is a player that Real Madrid have their eye on, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/real-madrid-todo-nuevo-beckham-james-maddison-20220321.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The England international is viewed by those at Santiago Bernabeu as a potential long-term successor to Luka Modric, but would cost the Blancos around €80 million (£67m/$88m).

Real Madrid mull over move for Maddison

Red Bull Salzburg forward Chukwubuike Adamu is the subject of interest from Leicester City - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10636625/Leicester-latest-club-20-year-old-Salzburg-forward-Chukwubuike-Adamu.html" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>.Southampton, Monaco and Marseille have also been linked with the 20-year-old, who is currently valued at around £15 million ($20m).Adamu has recorded five goals and three assists in 22 Austrian Bundesliga matches for Salzburg so far this season.

Leicester interested in Salzburg forward Adamu

Juventus and Federico Bernardeschi are at odds in talks over a new contract for the midfielder - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1505902903852257289" target="_self">Nicolo Schira</a>.The 28-year-old wants a four-year deal on his current salary of €4.2 million per year, but the club are standing firm on three years at €3m per year.Juve are running out of time to reach an agreement with Bernardeschi as his current deal is due to expire in the summer.

Juve & Bernardeschi at odds in contract talks

Villarreal are planning to make a move for Rayo Vallecano midfielder Santi Comesana - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/03/21/primera/1647898009_163238.html" target="_self">AS</a>.The 25-year-old's current contract is due to expire in 2023 and Rayo could cash in before he becomes a free agent.Villarreal will submit an opening offer of €4 million for Comesana, who has scored once in 27 La Liga games for Rayo in 2021-22.

Villarreal to move for Rayo midfielder Comesana

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City are exploring the market to sign a new midfielder in the summer, while Fernandinho will make final decision on his future at the end of the current season. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Guardiola really wants Fernandinho to stay for one more season but it’s only up to the player.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1506118955731234827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City looking for Fernandinho cover

Ruud van Nistelrooy is PSV’s preferred candidate to take over as coach next season, according to <a href="https://www.ed.nl/psv/psv-blijft-inzetten-op-van-nistelrooy-als-trainer-nu-in-combinatie-met-fred-rutten-als-eerste-assistent~af5a19e47/" target="_blank">Eindhovens Dagblad</a>.Roger Schmidt will leave at the end of the season and the Eindhoven side want the former striker to step up from the youth team to take control of the senior team.

PSV want Van Nistelrooy as coach

Houston Dynamo have signed Thiago on loan from Flamengo.The 21-year-old forward will spend a year on loan at the MLS side, who have an option to sign him on a permanent basis.

Thiago joins Houston Dynamo on loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestHam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WestHam</a> are really interested in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Udinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Udinese</a>’s forward Gerard <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Deulofeu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Deulofeu</a> for the summer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> window. A <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a>’s scout was in Napoli to monitore him last Saturday— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1506043767089995781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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West Ham target Deulofeu

Newcastle will make a £12 million ($16m) bid for Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly this summer. The <a href="express.co.uk/sport/football/1584132/Newcastle-transfer-news-12m-Lloyd-Kelly-Bournemouth-Eddie-Howe-Premier-League-gossip" target="_blank">Daily Express</a> reports the club are looking to strengthen in defence and hope to reunite Kelly with ex-Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.

Newcastle prepare £12m bid for Kelly

Arsenal will offer Bukayo Saka a new contract that will see his salary quadruple, says <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18020867/arsenal-bukayo-saka-mikel-arteta/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The club want to give the 20-year-old a new deal that will reflect his status as one of their top players by raising his salary to around £125,000 per week.

Arsenal to quadruple Saka wages

Paulo Dybala could end up staying in Italy when he leaves Juventus at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/un-altro-derby-per-dybala-perche-il-milan-puo-volerlo-24765" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports AC Milan and Inter are hoping to lure him from Turin and are set to battle it out for his signature this summer.

AC Milan & Inter target Dybala

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Franck Kessié has already completed his medical tests with Barcelona in Lugano, as reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a>. The verbal agreement has been reached days ago for €6.5m net guaranteed salary. 🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Official contracts will be completed in the coming weeks. Here we go soon ⏳ <a href="https://t.co/3UeXHrfLnX">pic.twitter.com/3UeXHrfLnX</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1506036278055288837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kessie completes Barcelona medical

Erik ten Hag has become the favourite to take over as Manchester United boss, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18023306/ten-hag-favourite-man-utd-boss/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.The Premier League side compiled background checks on their candidates to step into the role this summer and the Ajax boss is now the preferred option.

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