Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca pull out of Haaland race & target Lewandowski

Barcelona have, according to <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/2022/03/confirmed-barcelona-pull-haaland-deal-pursue-lewandowski " target="_blank">FootballTransfers</a>, pulled out of the race for Erling Haaland due to the Borussia Dortmund striker’s wage demands.The Liga giants remain in the hunt for a proven striker, though, and are preparing to turn their attention towards Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski.

Barca pull out of Haaland race & target Lewandowski (FootballTransfers)

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-erik-ten-hag-23414504 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is now Manchester United’s preferred candidate to take the reins at Old Trafford this summer.Various targets have been mooted for the Red Devils, but their search is being narrowed down and sights are now locked on a Dutch tactician.

Ten Hag is Man Utd’s preferred candidate (MEN)

Marcus Rashford is enduring a tough time at Manchester United, with questions being asked of his future, and the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-barcelona-rashford-23415446 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that he is back on the radar of Barcelona.The England international’s agent is set to be taking calls from all over Europe, with La Liga heavyweights at Camp Nou among those keeping a close eye on developments at Old Trafford.

Rashford wanted by Barcelona amid Man Utd struggles (MEN)

Manchester United are interested in a move for Ajax wonderkid Ryan Gravenberch, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3189388/2022/03/17/managers-transfers-and-contracts-what-happens-now-for-manchester-united/?source=user-shared-article" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a>The Red Devils are keen to strengthen in midfield, and with a move for Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag long mooted, they may make a double raid on Amsterdam in the summer.The 19-year-old, who has been compared to Paul Pogba, is however reportedly more interested in joining Bayern Munich.

Manchester United eye Gravenberch (The Athletic)

Ajax midfielder seen as part of Old Trafford rebuild

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Romelu Lukaku in the summer transfer window, according to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-delanteros-baraja-atletico-madrid-20220316.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.Diego Simeone is looking to refresh his front line amid Luis Suarez's struggles this season, and the Chelsea striker is reportedly a target.Lukaku has endured uneven form on his return to the Premier League and is said to be open to a move away.

Atletico keen on Lukaku (Fichajes)

Liga champions could move for Chelsea forward

Former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen Lopetgui, who is currently in charge of La Liga side Sevilla, is another name to have been added to Manchester United’s managerial shortlist, claims <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/16/manchester-united-monitoring-thomas-tuchel-new-manager-chelsea " target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.The Red Devils are set to appoint a new permanent boss in the summer – with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Erik ten Hag, Thomas Tuchel and Luis Enrique already in their thoughts.

Lopetegui on Man Utd’s managerial shortlist (The Guardian)

Manchester United are hoping to appoint Thomas Tuchel as their new manager before the current season comes to an end, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-thomas-tuchel-exclusive-26480904" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Tuchel led Chelsea to the Champions League title in his debut campaign last year, but the Red Devils believe that the club's current crisis could open the door for an approach if they make an attractive enough offer.

Man Utd want Tuchel before end of season (Daily Star)

Chelsea's woes may open the door for Red Devils

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Transaction<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MNUFC</a> acquires defender Kemar Lawrence via trade from Toronto FC in exchange for the college protected period priority rights to 2021 MNUFC MLS SuperDraft pick Sean O’Hearn and a conditional $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). More » <a href="https://t.co/XMhlu5Xm49">https://t.co/XMhlu5Xm49</a> <a href="https://t.co/2GyN5Q9fOd">pic.twitter.com/2GyN5Q9fOd</a>— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1504552596060655616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Minnesota add Lawrence in trade

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tottenham are more than happy with Kulusevski as part of long term project ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Reminder: ▪️ Mandatory buy clause in case Tottenham will qualify to UCL next season/15 appearances as starter; ▪️ €10m loan fee until 2023. Buy clause worth €40m next summer, €35m this summer <a href="https://t.co/YeMLZHZ08J">pic.twitter.com/YeMLZHZ08J</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1504506221138956288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Spurs keen on Kulusevski stay

Taxiarchis Fountas is set to join D.C. United early from Rapid Vienna after the MLS outfit moved to secure an early release, per the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/17/taxiarchis-fountas-dc-united-precontract-arrive-early/" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>.The Greece international will reportedly undergo his medical later this week.Fountas was set to wait until the end of the European season before making the switch.

Fountas to join D.C. United early

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tristan Blackmon is locked in 🔒<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VWFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThisCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/aRVA7TkWib">pic.twitter.com/aRVA7TkWib</a>— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhitecapsFC/status/1504499099734724610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Whitecaps lock in Blackmon

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jorginho’s agent João Santos on contract expiring in 2023: “The market is blocked for Chelsea - if the situation gets resolved, the priority will be to extend the contract with Chelsea”, he told Calciomercatoit 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> “I haven't talked to Juventus but I know of their interest”. <a href="https://t.co/0LIGSGJd5F">pic.twitter.com/0LIGSGJd5F</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1504470417003933702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jorginho' agent weighs in on Juve links

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's official - Gabriel Pereira is moving to the greatest City in the world 🗽 <a href="https://twitter.com/Dumbomoving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dumbomoving</a> Welcome to New York City! 🇧🇷💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYCFC</a>— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/newyorkcityfc/status/1504503907892011009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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NYCFC pick up Pereira

According to <a href=" https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1504113560665964548" target="_self">Bild</a>, Antonio Rudiger had agreed personal terms for a new contract which would’ve seen him extend his time at Stamford Bridge, although signing on fees had not yet been settled.&nbsp;However contract negotiations could not be finalised due to the sanctions currently facing the club, this has raised interest from clubs such as Man Utd, Real Madrid and PSG who are all rumoured to be after the German international's signature.

Rudiger had agreed personal terms with Chelsea before Abramovich sanctions

Newcastle lead the race for Veretout’s signature as Jose Mourinho is already expecting to be without the midfielder next season, <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/jordan-veretout-toon-now-leading-chase-roma-midfielder" target="_self">TEAMtalk</a> reportsThe Magpies will be prepared to splash the cash this summer, and with a valuation of £17 million, Veretout is a very achievable purchase for Eddie Howe’s side.&nbsp;Tottenham and AC Milan are also rumoured to be monitoring the players' situation.

Newcastle favourites to sign Roma midfielder Jordan Veretout

Inter are set to lose Samir Handanovic on a free in the summer, as they have not yet offered the 37-year-old goalkeeper a new contract, according to<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/peligra-continuidad-handanovic-inter-20220317.html" target="_self"> Fichajes.</a>Andre Onana is set to become Handanovic's successor as he has signed and is confirmed to be joining the Serie A champions in July 2022.And thus, indicating that a new contract for the Slovenian goalkeeper is unlikely.

Inter are yet to offer Handanovic a new contract (Fichajes)

Harry Arter makes shock move to Non-League side Notts County F.C.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paris Saint-Germain have not proposed any contract extension to Angél Di Maria as of today. Situation still quiet, Di Maria has now huge chances to leave the club as free agent, as <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CLMerlo</a> confirms ⚠️🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> He's still waiting for final club communication in the coming months. <a href="https://t.co/XMYsWo5JES">pic.twitter.com/XMYsWo5JES</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1504443181571604490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSG have not offered Di Maria a contract extension

Barcelona defender Sergino Dest is seeing a summer move to Serie A speculated on, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-la-priorita-se-salta-mazraoui-41682 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reporting that long-standing suitors Roma now face competition for his signature.That is because Napoli are said to have joined the race for the United States international full-back.

Napoli to rival Roma for USMNT star Dest

Erling Haaland is being heavily linked with Real Madrid and Manchester City, but <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/lewandowski-complica-fichaje-haaland-madrid-20220316.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Bayern Munich are prepared to join the battle for one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.That is because serious questions are being asked of Robert Lewandowski’s future at the Allianz Arena, and the reigning Bundesliga champions do not want to be left short in a No.9 berth.

Bayern prepared to join the battle for Haaland

Alexandre Lacazette continues to head towards free agency at Arsenal, with <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/west-ham-united/alexandre-lacazette-exclusive-hammers-proposal-transfer-driving-seat " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a> reporting that West Ham are readying an offer for the French forward.The Hammers remain in the market for another proven striker and may look to lure one across London from Premier League rivals.

West Ham ready offer for Lacazette (TEAMtalk)

Another man seeing an imminent move away from Paris Saint-Germain speculated on is Netherlands international midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.The former Liverpool star is, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/wijnaldum-prioritise-premier-league-return-three-clubs-in-the-mix-exclusive " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, prioritising a return to the Premier League this summer as Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle express interest in securing his signature.

Wijnaldum favours Premier League return

<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3043536183241151632-le-psg-a-propose-neymar-au-barca-et-a-plusieurs-grands-clubs-europeens " target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> are also reporting that Neymar has been offered back to Barcelona by Paris Saint-Germain.The Brazilian, who made a record-setting move to France in 2017, has become a target for terrace taunts at Parc des Princes and could be offloaded this summer if a suitable buyer is found.

Neymar offered back to Barcelona

According to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5138739066796419247-manchester-united-va-superviser-moussa-dembele " target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>, Arsenal form part of the hunt for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.The former Celtic star has been linked with Manchester United again over recent weeks, but it could be that he is take back to British shores at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal form part of the hunt for Dembele

Bayer Leverkusen have set a massive €150 million asking price on wonderkid Florian Wirtz, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bayer-leverkusen-fissato-il-prezzo-di-wirtz-99769" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 18-year-old striker is wanted by leading clubs around Europe, however such a huge asking price rules out clubs with financial problems like Barcelona and Chelsea.Manchester City and Real Madrid have other targets such as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, while Wirtz's contract does not expire until 2024, meaning clubs may wait until next summer to make their move.

'€150 million asking price set for Wirtz'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎙️🗣️ Fala, Júnior Moraes! 📹 Bruno Granja / Corinthians TV<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BemVindoJrMoraes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BemVindoJrMoraes</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VaiCorinthians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VaiCorinthians</a> <a href="https://t.co/UM4gwU25o0">pic.twitter.com/UM4gwU25o0</a>— Corinthians (@Corinthians) <a href="https://twitter.com/Corinthians/status/1504223483508637696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Junior Moraes leaves Shakhtar for Corinthians

Bayern Munich executive Oliver Kahn says he is "relaxed" about the futures of Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer.The three Bayern stars are out of contract in 2023, but the former Germany goalkeeper remains confident new deals will be agreed. "As far as the talks are concerned, I'm very relaxed. We don't let ourselves be put under pressure from outside," he said.

Kahn relaxed about Bayern contracts

Manchester United and Arsenal have, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1503871652072931329 " target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a>, submitted offers to Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.The Uruguayan defender is approaching the final 12 months of his contract at Camp Nou and could be on the move this summer as a result, with Premier League heavyweights preparing to scrap it out for his signature.

Man Utd & Arsenal submit offers to Araujo

Arsenal and Newcastle are said to be keen on brining former Chelsea star Eden Hazard back to the Premier League, but <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a916077331214184990-arsenal-se-place-pour-eden-hazard " target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports that the Belgian is set to snub interest from Emirates Stadium and St James’ Park.Despite enduring a testing time at Real Madrid since making a big-money move to Spain, the talented playmaker believes he can still prove his worth at Santiago Bernabeu.

Hazard set to snub Arsenal & Newcastle interest

Barcelona are no longer planning a raid on Wolves for Ruben Neves, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/fansjavimiguel/status/1503698417536667651 " target="_blank">Javi Miguel</a>.The Portugal international midfielder was said to have emerged as a target for the Blaugrana at one stage, but limited funds at Camp Nou mean that attacking additions will be favoured over creative ones in the summer transfer window.

Barcelona rule out Wolves raid for Neves

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Juventus vice president Nedved on Dybala’s contract expiring in June: “We’re not worried about losing Dybala on a free transfer”. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> “We’ve five players out of contract in June - and we decided to discuss their contracts later this year, and they’ve accepted”.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1504181102319124480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juventus confident on Dybala deal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Divock <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Origi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Origi</a> is getting closer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> as a free agent. The belgian striker will leave <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Liverpool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Liverpool</a> in summer: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rossoneri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rossoneri</a> are really interested. Positive meeting between the agents and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milan</a> last Monday. Expected a new meeting in the next 10 days. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1504216042884808706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Origi close to AC Milan deal

Athletics great Lord Sebastian Coe has joined a consortium bidding for ownership of Chelsea, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lord-sebastian-coe-joins-former-26487016" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Coe, who won two Olympic gold medals at 1500m and chaired London's 2012 Games organisation, is working alongside Sir Martin Broughton to purchase the club and if successful is likely to receive a place on the board.

Lord Coe joins Chelsea takeover consortium

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is keen to continue playing with Ousmane Dembele beyond the current season. "I would like him to stay a year or two longer, I am very happy playing with him," the ex-Arsenal man told reporters when asked about Dembele, who has been linked recently with a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Aubameyang wants Dembele to stay at Barca

Edinson Cavani's elevated salary expectations mean a move to Brazil with Botafogo is unlikely, according to <a href="https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/botafogo/noticia/2022/03/16/cavani-pede-salario-nivel-europa-e-botafogo-tenta-reducao-em-novo-contato.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo</a>. The Rio side received Cavani's demands this week and have responded with a counter-offer, but the chances of striking an agreement are slim.

Botafogo's Cavani approach falters on wage demands

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