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Manchester United are ready to join the battle for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4081333/man-utd-to-battle-real-madrid-for-dortmunds-haaland-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Real Madrid are already hot on the trail of the 19-year-old, who has 12 goals in 11 games for Dortmund thus far. Should United fail to land Haaland, they could opt to make Odion Ighalo's loan permanent or move for Tottenham star Harry Kane instead.

Man Utd to battle Real Madrid for Haaland

The Norway international is in high demand

Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in signing Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200331/48216197745/el-arsenal-y-el-chelsea-a-por-umtiti.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The two Premier League giants could go head-to-head for the 26-year-old in the summer transfer market. Barca are willing to listen to offers for Umtiti, who has only featured in 11 La Liga games for the club this term.

Arsenal and Chelsea vying for Barca defender Umtiti

Premier League duo chasing French centre-back

Werner has scored 27 goals in 36 club appearances this season for Leipzig, and midfielder Adams told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChPy8fJ2gs4">ESPN </a>that he could carry on his hot streak for any of the heavyweights of he football world. He said:&nbsp;"If you're able to score in that many different ways, you'll be able to play at the highest level for a really long time, for&nbsp;the biggest clubs in the world, for the national team. "He's a pleasure to play with. It makes it easy playing as a midfielder knowing you can play the ball over the top and he'll catch it no matter what. He's a great guy and a great player." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-target-werner-can-play-for-the-biggest-clubs-in/1pocw2yyzpobs1wbr2zfjtp9g8">Read the full story here on Goal.</a>

Liverpool target Werner can play for 'the biggest clubs in the world'

Timo Werner is a "pleasure to play with" and would grace any of Europe's top sides, according to RB Leipzig's Tyler Adams.

Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to leave the Allianz Stadium this summer - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2020/03/31/5e83698aca47412d438b4627.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. A possible return to Manchester United has been mooted, while Paris Saint-Germain is also being touted as a potential landing spot for the 35-year-old. Ronaldo has hit 21 goals in 22 Serie A outings for Juve in 2019-20.

Ronaldo tipped for Man Utd return or PSG switch

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner could be on the move

Tottenham&nbsp;are confident they will be able to keep star forward Harry Kane beyond this season, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8173645/Tottenham-confident-keeping-hold-200m-rated-striker-Harry-Kane.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Kane <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-all-depends-on-how-we-progress-as-a-team-kane-undecided/afon4cg2pad41v8dxtnaayajb" target="_blank">admitted last weekend that he could leave the club this summer</a>, saying "it all depends on what happens as a team and how we progress as a team." But Spurs value Kane at £200 million ($248m) and feel that teams won't be willing to spend big this summer due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham confident of keeping £200m Kane

The star striker has set off alarm bells in north London with recent comments

Arsenal are keeping an eye on brothers Hamed and Amad Traore​, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6586057-arsenal-looking-at-young-ivory-coast-brothers-hamed-amad-traore?view_source=categories_page&amp;view_medium" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Ivorians are earning rave reviews in Italy this season with Hamed, 20, impressing on loan with Sassuolo from Empoli&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amad, 17, breaking through with Atalanta's senior team. The attackers could be difficult for the Gunners to prise away, particularly Hamed, with Juventus currently having first refusal on the attacking midfielder.

Arsenal tracking Traore brothers

The Gunners are interested in the siblings

Roma will look to sign several players on a free transfer this summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-da-bonaventura-a-goetze-ecco-la-lista-dei-parametri-zero-ne-54048" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; With the coronavirus causing plenty of financial uncertainty in Italy, the Giallorossi are in the market for players who will not require a transfer fee. Among that group is&nbsp;Tottenham centre-back&nbsp;Jan Vertonghen, Borussia Dortmund midfielder&nbsp;Mario Gotze, AC Milan midfielder&nbsp;Giacomo Bonaventura&nbsp;and Chelsea winger Pedro.

Roma to target Vertonghen & Gotze among other free agents

The Orlando Pride have signed&nbsp;England&nbsp;international Jade Moore, the NWSL club announced on Wednesday. The 29-year-old midfielder joins from Reading FC Women of England’s FA Women’s Super League, where she made a total of 54 appearances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/orlando-pride-announce-signing-of-england-star-moore/jq0920ru49v7104itkwtdjf5i" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Pride sign England international Moore

John Obi Mikel is in talks with Botafogo over a move to the Brazilian side, reports <a href="https://esportes.yahoo.com/noticias/exastro-do-chelsea-obi-mikel-negocia-com-botafogo-113903717.html" target="_blank">Yahoo Sports.</a> The Nigerian has been a free agent since mid-March after leaving&nbsp;Trabzonspor&nbsp;when the Turkish league was playing on despite the outbreak of the coronavirus. Obi Mikel made his name with Chelsea, where he played from 2006 to 2016 before stints with&nbsp;Tianjin Teda&nbsp;in China and Championship side Middlesbrough.

Obi Mikel in talks with Botafogo

Major League Soccer will cut the salaries of most of its 300 employees based in New York City, according to <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/coronavirus-mls-to-cut-employees-salaries-up-to-25-percent-source-182429285.html" target="_blank">Yahoo Sports.&nbsp;</a> Included in the cuts are&nbsp;commissioner Don Garber and top deputies Mark Abbott and Gary Stevenson, who will see their salaries reduced by 25 percent as the league faces the coronavirus crisis. The league has decided against furloughing any&nbsp;employees for the time being.&nbsp;

MLS to cut employees' salaries 

Manchester United&nbsp;star Marcus Rashford has said he would love to see&nbsp;Jadon Sancho join his side ahead of next season. The duo are team-mates at the international level with England and Rashford's club side have been strongly linked with a move for the Dortmund star. However, Sancho would not come cheaply, with&nbsp;Dortmund understood to be demanding €130 million (£115m/$143m) for the winger.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hopefully-we-can-all-play-together-man-utd-star-rashford/97dsu1rom4bb1ewd0ou1vdulp" target="_blank">Read what Rashford had to say about Sancho&nbsp;right here</a>

Rashford issues plea for Sancho to join Man Utd

Blaise Matuidi has signed a new deal with Juventus that keeps him with the club through 2021. The midfielder's contract was set to expire at the end of the season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/juventus-midfielder-matuidi-signs-contract-extension-through/hpolsz6ya8v71qiinfmc874xq">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Matuidi signs Juventus extension

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is open to selling the club for the right price, reports <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8176561/Sports-Direct-tycoon-Mike-Ashley-ready-sell-Newcastle.html">the Daily Mail</a>. If the consortium fronted by Amanda Staveley pays enough, Ashely is willing to sell. Staveley's people remain optimistic that a deal will get done, although the ongoing conronavirus pandemic could impact the pricing

Ashley willing to sell Newcastle

Ralf Rangnick has revealed that he nearly brought Thomas Muller, Holger Badstuber and Mats Hummels from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim. The longtime head coach says he targeted the trio before they broke through at Bayern, but last-minute breakdowns ended hopes of the moves. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rangnick-reveals-how-he-nearly-brought-muller-and-hummels-to/1b9rmrefg7mc01u35yfm4b5yjw">Read the full story on Goal!</a> &nbsp;

Rangnick reveals how he nearly brought Muller and Hummels to Hoffenheim

Bayern Munich have agreed a contract extension with&nbsp;Thomas Muller&nbsp;through 2023, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1245346471358103560?s=20" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; Muller's current contract is set to expire at the end of next season but his strong 2019-20 campaign has convinced the Bundesliga champions to extend his stay with the club.&nbsp; The 30-year-old has six goals and 16 assists in 25 Bundesliga appearances this season.

Bayern agree to extension with Muller

Juventus are keeping an eye on Chelsea winger Willian, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/04/01-68420851/juve_occhio_a_willian_manda_segnali/2/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Brazilian will be a free agent in the summer and he could jump at the chance to be reunited with former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.&nbsp; Tottenham are also keeping tabs on Willian, with Jose Mourinho also having managed the 31-year-old during his stint at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp;

Juventus tracking Willian

Kevin de Bruyne has vowed to extend his career after spending several weeks isolated as a result of the coronavirus. The Belgian says the break has caused him to miss football, and he vowed to stay in the game after experiencing life without it. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/im-going-to-take-two-years-more-man-city-star-de-bruyne-vows/zlvil1u8xamt1xhkoexdfq2n2">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

De Bruyne: I'm going to take two more years

Schalke are hoping to bring back Jonjoe Kenny on loan for another season, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/schalke-plan-evertons-jonjoe-kenny-18019098">Liverpool Echo</a>. The German side's sporting director Jochen Schneider has stated that Kenny "suits" the club, with previous reports stating that Kenny would like to remain in Germany. And Schalke's best way of having that happen is reaching a deal with Everton for another loan deal for the youngster.&nbsp;

Schalke hopeful of extended Kenny loan

Robin van Persie&nbsp;has criticised&nbsp;Manchester United's transfer policy, stating that the club was "gambling on star names like Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez". Van Persie compared Man Utd's transfer dealings with that of Liverpool, who the Dutchman believes have been far more shrewd in the transfer market. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/man-utd-gambled-pogba-sanchez-liverpool-klopp-project-van/1ixlz2vxjfqoo1553kqj1q2bnb">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd gambled on Pogba & Sanchez while Liverpool bought into Klopp's project'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set&nbsp;to leave Milan when his contract expires on June 30 - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/31-03-2020/bye-bye-milan-senza-amici-boban-maldini-ibra-da-addio-3602122957240.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Swede has not brought into&nbsp;chief executive Ivan Gazidis' plans for the future at San Siro, and is unlikely to extend his stay at the club. Zlatan has hit four goals in ten appearances since returning to Milan on a free transfer in January.

Zlatan set for Milan exit

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;full-back Thomas Meunier has rubbished rumours linking him with a move to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;this summer. Speculation over Meunier's future at PSG has been raging over the last few months, with the 28-year-old set to drop into the free agency pool at the end of June. He has been restricted to a bit-part role in Thomas Tuchel's squad this season, racking up just 16&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;appearances to date. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/psg-defender-meunier-tottenham-links-top-signing/1v7ccav0hoquj1qs1mth7j39pj" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

PSG defender Meunier dismisses Tottenham links

Leeds sign Lorient goalkeeper&nbsp;Illan Meslier on a permanent deal if they gain promotion to the Premier League - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-complete-permanent-illan-meslier-21790567" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 20-year-old has impressed head coach&nbsp;Marcelo Bielsa during his season-long loan spell at Elland Road, with the club set to shell out £6 million to bring him onto their books this summer. Meslier has recorded two clean sheets while filling in for first-choice Leeds shot-stopper&nbsp;Kiko Casilla.

Leeds set to sign Lorient 'keeper Meslier on permanent deal

Paul Pogba is more likely to join&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;rather than&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;if he decides to leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;at the end of this season. That is the view of Bacary Sagna, the former&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;defender who was a team-mate of Pogba with the French national team between 2013 and 2016. Speculation about the Manchester United midfielder has been rife for months, with his agent Mino Raiola admitting last year that he wanted to quit Old Trafford. It is widely expected he will again push for an exit at the end of the current campaign and Real Madrid remain favourites for his signature, mainly because of his relationship with coach Zinedine Zidane. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-see-him-joining-juventus-theyve-got-ronaldo-sagna-tips/11dq7gceo5h4217l4uiji0ceko" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sagna tips Pogba for Juve return

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze wants to secure a move away from the Bundesliga this summer - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The 27-year-old is eager to take on a new challenge in another of Europe's top leagues when he becomes a free agent on June 30. Gotze has fallen way down the squad pecking order at Dortmund this season, starting just six matches across all competitions.

Dortmund star Gotze planning to leave Bundesliga

Arsenal&nbsp;loanee Dani Ceballos says he is uncertain about his future, but that wherever he plays next has to be somewhere where he feels "important". The Spanish midfielder moved on a season-long deal to the Emirates Stadium from Madrid&nbsp;last summer, however his time in&nbsp;England&nbsp;has been hampered by a series of injuries. He told Spanish television show&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ZxgfFO4So">El Chiringuito de Jugones</a>:&nbsp;"It would&nbsp;be irresponsible from my side to talk about my future. The most important thing will be to be important for my new team. I came to Arsenal to be an important player but in the last month that all disappeared&nbsp;[due to coronavirus stopping football]." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-want-to-be-important-for-my-new-team-ceballos-unsure-over/1v7vejyh6rqmc13u3vhyjpgd2x">You can read Ceballos' full comments on Goal.</a>

'I want to be important for my new team' - Ceballos unsure over Arsenal future

The midfielder, on loan from Real Madrid, also said he was aware of interest from Valencia in January.

Tottenham&nbsp;would be wise to cash in on Harry Kane, according to Jamie O'Hara, who believes the striker is "at his peak now in terms of his market value.” Kane refused to rule out leaving the club in the near future&nbsp;during a Q&amp;A on&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;earlier this week, while opening up on his ambition to become one of the world's top players. O'Hara says he can "understand" the&nbsp;26-year-old's "frustration" after seven years in the first team without a trophy, and feels Tottenham should consider selling a prized asset who has been linked with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;in recent weeks. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-sell-kane-peak-spurs-prized-asset/13ts3xdvfjk2m1qn7mdebk1zj6" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Tottenham urged to cash in on prized asset

Juventus are well placed to complete the signing of Marcelo from Real Madrid later in the year - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-real-madrid-transfert-successeur-le-dossier-marcelo-deja-regle-497965" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. The 31-year-old has also been touted for a move to MLS, but the Allianz Stadium is thought to be his most likely next destination. The emergence of Ferland Mendy at left-back has pushed Marcelo down the pecking order at Madrid, who may be ready to sanction his departure this summer.

Juve in pole position to sign Marcelo

Real Madrid are planning to offload James Rodriguez permanently in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/31/5e838be9e2704e24508b45b8.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Arsenal are interested in the Colombian midfielder, but could&nbsp;face competition from Premier League rivals Everton and Wolves. Everton may have the advantage in the race for Rodriguez due to Carlo Ancelotti, who enjoyed a strong relationship with the 28-year-old during his coaching stint at Madrid.

Arsenal, Everton & Wolves tracking James Rodriguez

Independiente head coach Lucas Pusineri hopes&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;star Sergio Aguero one day returns to the club. Aguero came through the youth ranks at Independiente before joining&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;in 2006 and moving to City five years later. His former Independiente team-mate, Pusineri, is now in charge of the Argentine club and wants Aguero – and&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;midfielder Lucas Biglia – to return. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/independiente-holding-out-hope-of-aguero-return/129c6f314091d1a47yrj0rganq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>&nbsp;

Independiente holding out hope of Aguero return

As they prepare for the departure of Marcelo, Real Madrid have been keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-real-madrid-transfert-successeur-le-dossier-marcelo-deja-regle-497965" target="_blank">Le10sport</a>.&nbsp; His versatility is of keen interest to Zinedine Zidane's side, who accept any possible deal would prove to be very expensive.&nbsp; Alaba is currently contracted to Bayern until the end of next season.&nbsp;

Real Madrid tracking Alaba

Leeds United will sign goalkeeper IIlan Meslier on a permanent basis should they earn promotion to the Premier League next season, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-complete-permanent-illan-meslier-21790567" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old has impressed on loan at Elland Road with the club prepared to pay&nbsp;£6 million ($7m) for him if they finally return to the first division.&nbsp; Meslier is owned by Ligue 2 side Lorient and has represented France at various youth levels.&nbsp;

Leeds to sign Meslier if they get promoted

Real Madrid left-back Marcelo is most likely to join Juventus next season, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-real-madrid-transfert-successeur-le-dossier-marcelo-deja-regle-497965" target="_blank">Le10sport</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian is contracted to Real until 2022 but is looking for a new club with Juventus and even MLS on his radar.&nbsp;

Juventus in line to sign Marcelo

AC Milan are considering signing a summer move for Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-milik-e-un-idea-il-napoli-apre-ecco-cosa-puo-succedere-50709" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Rossoneri are in the market for a new striker after selling&nbsp;Krzysztof Piatek to Hertha and with Zlatan Ibrahimovic near the end of his career. Napoli, though, could demand €35 million (£31m/$39m) for Milik, a steep price for a player who has suffered through injuries in recent years.

AC Milan consider Milik bid

Liverpool are not involved in the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-leave-man-utd-chelsea-21789838" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. With&nbsp;Mohamed&nbsp;Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all set to stay at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp's side have no need to spend big on the England international. That leaves Manchester United and Chelsea as the only two Premier League clubs in for the 20-year-old.

Liverpool not planning Sancho move

Manchester United will be forced to give Alexis Sanchez a&nbsp;£1.1 million loyalty payment when he returns from his Inter loan, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11296583/man-utd-alexis-sanchez-payment-inter-milan-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. Inter are not expected to take up their purchase option on Sanchez, who has struggled with injuries during his loan spell at San Siro this season. The 31-year-old's contract, which has two years remaining, has a clause that will see him collect the financial windfall.&nbsp;

Man Utd forced to hand Sanchez £1.1m loyalty payment

Inter are hoping to land Napoli forward Dries Mertens on a free transfer this summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-inter-non-molla-mertens-il-piano-di-marotta-73688" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Belgian's contract expires this summer and his preference is to stay with Napoli, but he has yet to receive a contract offer from the club.&nbsp; That has left Inter ready to pounce, with the&nbsp;Nerazzurri&nbsp;ready to offer the 32-year-old a&nbsp;deal worth around €5 million&nbsp;per season plus bonuses.

Inter hoping to sign Mertens on a free

Aston Villa could keep hold of star man Jack Grealish if the Premier League season is voided, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jack-grealish-still-set-premier-21790261" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Several big clubs are interested in the 24-year-old, who has impressed with&nbsp;seven goals and six assists this season.&nbsp; Grealish would almost certainly leave 19th-place Villa if they are relegated, but he may be encouraged to stay if Villa's survival is ensured by a voided season.

Grealish could stay at Villa if season voided

Infantino seeks Morocco's support in bid to remain FIFA president

Real should be giving Arsenal target Vini a blank cheque

Taylor handed major new job in Turkey just days after retiring

EPL ‘best’ Raya ‘the most unfortunate goalkeeper in the world’

Calafiori insists Arsenal need Guimaraes and Vinicius

Liverpool eye move for England World Cup hero as Spurs set price tag

Arsenal miss out as Vinicius agrees Real Madrid contract

Chelsea urged to ditch Sanchez for ex-Liverpool 'keeper

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