Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Rudiger agents in secret talks with Barcelona as Chelsea set to lose another defender on free transfer

Manchester United have spoken to PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino about the manager's job at Old Trafford, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-manager-interview-pochettino-26605315" target="_blank">Star</a>.The former Tottenham boss is high on the Red Devils' shortlist as they seek a permanent appointment once interim manager Ralf Rangnick moves into a consultancy role at the end of the campaign.United are also interested in Erik ten Hag and interviewed the Ajax boss about the manager's position last week.

Man Utd hold Poch talks (Star)

Former Spurs boss on Red Devils wanted list

According to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/transfer-exclusive-whites-jesse-marsch-financial-backing-two-top-targets-revealed " target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, Leeds have joined the race for Barcelona defender Sergino Dest.The Whites are looking to spend big this summer and would like to lure a United States international right-back away from Camp Nou.

Leeds join the race for USMNT star Dest (TEAMtalk)

Vinicius Junior will sign a new contract at Real Madrid over the summer, claims <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com/2022/3/31/23004355/vinicius-real-madrid-2022-contract-extension-news-report " target="_blank">Managing Madrid</a>.The Brazilian forward is one of the lowest paid members of the Blancos ranks and is set to be rewarded with fresh terms that recognise his growing importance to the collective cause.

Vinicius to sign new Real deal this summer (Managing Madrid)

Barcelona have opened transfer negotiations with Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-news-antonio-ruediger-zu-verhandlungen-beim-fc-barcelona/12578671/34130?q=%2Fa%2F12578671" target="_self">Sky Germany</a>.The Blaugrana's chief executive officer, Mateu Alemany, has already met with the 29-year-old's agent to discuss terms ahead of the summer window.Rudiger, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, is set to drop into the free agency pool when his contract runs out in June.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Exclusive <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/R%C3%BCdiger?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rüdiger</a>: Secret negotiations in Barcelona! On Wednesday night Alemany, Cruyff &amp; ARs agent Senesie met in the hotel „The Barcelona Edition“. The appointment went three hours. Barca wants Rüdiger as a free agent! <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/6VNAhvSm62">pic.twitter.com/6VNAhvSm62</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1509471702874570758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca open Rudiger transfer negotiations (Sky Germany)

Chelsea defender touted for Camp Nou switch

Arsenal are looking at Juventus star Paulo Dybala as a potential alternative to Benfica forward Darwin Nunez - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/01/20-89047778/dybala-juve_la_mossa_di_marotta_ora_tocca_ad_arrivabene" target="_self">Tuttosport</a>.Nunez is top of the Gunners' wishlist but is currently valued at around £68 million, while Dybala is set to become available on a free transfer in June.Arsenal could make a move for Dybala, but he is also attracting interest from Chelsea, Inter and Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal look at Dybala as Nunez alternative (Tuttosport)

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/pro/kieswijzer-waar-ligt-de-toekomst-van-cody-gakpo " target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>, leading the race for in-demand PSV forward Cody Gakpo.The 22-year-old, who has 16 goals and 15 assists to his name this season, has also been linked with Liverpool and Barcelona.

Arsenal leading the race for PSV star Gakpo (Voetbal International)

Manchester United are keen on Anderlecht defender Sergio Gomez, with a summer bid said to be in the pipeline.The Barcelona academy graduate, who has also spent time with Borussia Dortmund, is a buccaneering left-back, with <a href="https://www.anderlecht-online.be/de/article/214213 " target="_blank">Anderlecht-Online</a> claiming that he is now on the Red Devils’ radar.

Man Utd ‘prepare offer’ for ex-Barca defender Gomez (Anderlecht-Online)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵INFO LE PARISIEN | N’Golo Kanté a une nouvelle fois été courtisé par le PSG en janvier dernier pour rejoindre la capitale l’été prochain. Mais le champion du monde n’a pas donné suite <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a><a href="https://t.co/jYOUnFTNhX">https://t.co/jYOUnFTNhX</a>— Le Parisien | PSG (@le_Parisien_PSG) <a href="https://twitter.com/le_Parisien_PSG/status/1509204780152930306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSG made failed Kante approach in January (Le Parisien)

Midfielder turned down opportunity to return to France

Sevilla are planning on cashing-in on Luuk de Jong when he returns to the club this summer, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/fc-barcelona/20220331/1001777523/fotografia-alexia-putellas-mundo-habla.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>De Jong made a surprise loan move to Barcelona last summer and has scored six goals in 26 appearances.Sevilla hope his performances for the Catalan giants will spur interest in the 31-year-old when he returns to the club at the end of the season.

Sevilla keen to cash-in on De Jong

Juventus and Milan are ready to make a summer move for Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-italia-chiama-renato-sanches-il-milan-ha-la-carta-lille-la-juv-65779" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Portugal international is valued in the region of €30 million (£25m/$33m).Milan are believed to be leading the chase for the 24-year-old because of the good relationship they enjoy with Lille.

Juve and Milan keen on Sanches

Premier League trio Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton are interested in signing former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin, GOAL understands.The 24-year-old has scored 16 goals in 35 games for the German club this season since making his loan move from Anfield permanent last summer.The Nigeria international joined Liverpool as an 18-year-old in 2015 but left without making a senior appearance as he was unable to secure a UK work permit.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-awoniyi-wanted-premier-league/blt1da9787e4b479810" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Prem trio eye ex-Liverpool striker

Barcelona have Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on their list of summer targets, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-barcelona-no-se-olvida-de-joao-felix/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.The Catalan giants are keen to bolster their forward line this summer but the likes of Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandoski look out of their reach, prompting them to turn their attentions to the Portugal forward.Atletico still owe Barca a €40 million £33m/$44m) installment from their signing of Antoine Griezmann last year, which could instead be used towards a deal for Felix.

Barca consider Felix move

Erling Haaland does not have a €75 million (£63m/$83m) release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Spox&nbsp;understand.It was widely thought the Norway striker would be allowed to leave this summer should a club trigger the release fee, with Manchester City and Real Madrid believed to be leading the chase for his services.However, it is understood that it is merely a "gentlemen's agreement" between Dortmund and Haaland’s advisors, with more details about the structure of any transfer and the players wage demands also now revealed.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-release-clause-contract-demands-transfer-fee/blt55d3cd916cfebe0a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Haaland's release clause and contract demands revealed

Leicester are among a host of clubs interested in Club Brugge forward Charles De Ketelaere, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/leicester-city/transfer-exclusive-youri-tielemans-hope-foxes-target-belgium-teammate-charles-de-ketelaere" target="_blank">Teamtalk</a>. Wolves, Newcastle, Leeds, Brighton, Lyon and Milan have also shown an interest in the 21-year-old, who has 14 goals and eight assists this season.The Foxes hope that by landing De Ketelaere they could persaude his countryman Youri Tielemans to sign a new deal at the King Power Stadium.

Foxes join Ketelaere chase

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new one-year contract, reports <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1076730/" target="_blank">Talksport</a>.The Spain full-back has triggered an automatic extension after playing a certain amount of games so was not affected by the current sanctions on Blues owner Roman Abramovich that prevents the club from offering new deals to players.The news will be a blow to Barcelona who had hoped to land the former Marseille player on a free transfer when his original deal expired this summer.

Azpilicueta extends Chelsea deal

Liverpool are set to win the race to sign highly-rated Celtic youngster Ben Doak, GOAL can confirm.The 16-year-old winger, who has already featured twice for the Scottish giants’ senior side, is ready to make the move to Merseyside, subject to a medical, having turned down offers from a host of other clubs.Doak, a Scotland U17 international who scored a hat-trick against Georgia earlier this week, will not be eligible to feature for the Reds until next season, and will initially join the club's academy set-up in any case, but was pictured on social media with a No 7 Liverpool shirt on Thursday.<a href=" https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-sign-celtic-teenager-doak/blt8c13374f6a89227a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Liverpool to sign Celtic teenager Doak

Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Shakhtar teenager Vinicius Tobias on loan,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm.Vinicius will leave Shakhtar without a single first-team appearance to his name, having initially joined the Ukrainian club from Internacional in January.Russia's military invasion of Ukraine saw the 18-year-old's debut delayed as the football schedule in the country was postponed indefinitely, and Madrid have seized the opportunity to bring him onto their books amid&nbsp;a temporary change to UEFA's transfer rules.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-to-sign-shakhtar-vinicius-tobias-russia-ukraine-uefa-/blt73210a73b633bb03" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL.</a>

Real Madrid to sign Shakhtar teenager Vinicius Tobias

RB Leipzig are set to open contract extension talks with Christopher Nkunku - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4628742/haaland-future-man-city-optimistic-of-beating-real-madrid-to-signing-striker-spain-eye-luis-enrique-replacements#two" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The 24-year-old's current deal is due to expire in 2024 and he has been linked with a summer transfer, but the German club are hoping they convince him to stay.Manchester United, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all keeping tabs on Nkunku, who won't be allowed to leave Leipzig unless their €75 million asking price is met.

Leipzig to open extension talks with Nkunku amid transfer interest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Leeds manager Jesse Marsch on Raphinha and Barcelona talks: “I’ve not said a word to him about Deco or Barça - but everyone knows it’s out there”, via <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySports_Keith</a> 🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> “We want to enjoy the football we can play with him here &amp; convince him to stay”. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/VjQSLcPkA6">pic.twitter.com/VjQSLcPkA6</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1509510031934382091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Raphinha-Barca links addressed by Leeds boss Marsch

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their search for a new striker by the news that Patrick Schick is not for sale.The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10670385/Arsenal-Patrik-Schick-not-sale-summer-insists-Bayer-Leverkusen-CEO-Fernando-Carro.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports that Bayer Leverkusen are ready to fend off any interest shown in a Czech frontman that has also been linked with Tottenham.

Arsenal-linked Schick is not for sale

Aston Villa may open themselves up to offers for Douglas Luiz this summer as they step up interest in Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10669663/Douglas-Luiz-sold-Aston-Villa-Leeds-Kalvin-Phillips-eyed-replacement.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.A Brazilian star at Villa Park has been linked with Arsenal in the past and could be on the move if a suitable offer is tabled.

Villa may decide to part with Luiz

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bem-vindo Tetê 🇧🇷🔴🔵 <a href="https://t.co/CnL7oS5e2b">pic.twitter.com/CnL7oS5e2b</a>— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1509509918025465856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lyon land Tete

<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/djed-spence-transfer-manutd-arsenal-26590612?_ga=2.61835368.538284609.1648720552-1630224655.1639923878 " target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports that Manchester United are one of the clubs closely monitoring Nottingham Forest loanee Djed Spence.The England U21 international right-back, who is owned by Middlesbrough, has starred at the City Ground this season and is said to be attracting interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Bayern Munich.

Man Utd are one of Spence’s many suitors

Real Madrid are, according to <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2022/03/31/real-madrid-tem-negociacao-avancada-com-vinicius-tobias.htm " target="_blank">UOL</a>, close to agreeing a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk defender Vinicius Tobias.The highly-rated right-back is set to complete a switch to Spain on an initial loan agreement that includes an option to buy.

Real Madrid closing in on Shakhtar star Vinicius Tobias

Manchester City are closing in on a potential deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo - according to <a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/futbol/2022/03/30/ronald-araujo-cerca-manchester-city-64471087.html" target="_self">Super Deporte</a>.Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with the 23-year-old, who has so far been unable to agree a contract extension at Camp Nou.Araujo's current deal expires in 2023 and Barca may be forced to cash in this summer, with City now leading the race as they aim to pair the Uruguayan with Ruben Dias in the heart of their defence.

Man City closing in on Araujo

Newcastle have made an approach for Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli - according to <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-made-approach-potential-free-signing-recent-days-player-chances-club-stay/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 27-year-old is due to become a free agent in the summer and the Rossoneri are struggling to tie him down to an extension.Newcastle have contacted Romagnoli's representatives but Lazio are in a better position to secure his services at the moment.

Newcastle make Romagnoli approach

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham will be a big-money transfer target for Real Madrid in 2023, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FotografiAS_AS/status/1509417918840385539 " target="_blank">AS</a>.Manchester United and Liverpool are also said to be mulling over moves for the teenage England international, who has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in world football.

Bellingham to be targeted by Real in 2023

Real Madrid have made contact with Serge Gnabry regarding a potential summer move to Santiago Bernabeu, reports <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bild-plus/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-die-neuen-transfer-plaene-beim-rekordmeister-79609064,view=conversionToLogin.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>.The Germany international winger is seeing questions asked of his future at Bayern Munich and may be tempted to take on a new challenge with La Liga heavyweights.

Real Madrid make contact with Gnabry

Paris Saint-Germain have identified Saint Etienne striker Jibril Othman as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6160918689315534539-asse-jibril-othman-interesse-le-psg" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>.The 17-year-old has played for France at youth level and would be able to leave Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this summer if Saint Etienne recieve a compensation fee.PSG are already in talks to sign Othman and hope to reach an agreement on a permanent transfer before the summer window opens.

PSG target Saint Etienne striker Othman

Milan have cooled their interest in Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/milan/2022/03/30-91378023/milan_ritorno_di_fiamma_per_asensio_" target="_self">Tuttosport</a>.The Italian giants have been put off a move for the 26-year-old due to his wage demands.Madrid have been tipped to cash in on Asensio this summer after deciding against extending his contract beyond 2023.

Milan cool interest in Asensio

Paris Saint-Germain is eager to win the race for Ajax star Antony - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-le-psg-avance-sur-antony-ajax-593839" target="_self">Le 10 Sport</a>.Manchester United and Bayern Munich are also chasing the 22-year-old, whose contract at Johan Cruyff ArenA is not due to expire until 2025.PSG have already made an initial approach for Antony ahead of the summer transfer window and are now in talks with his representatives.

PSG eager to win race for Antony

Inter are interested in bringing Romelu Lukaku back to the club on loan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-non-tramonta-lukaku-56898" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The Belgian striker rejoined Chelsea for a club record £98 million ($129m) last summer but has struggled for consistency in 2021-22 and would welcome a return to San Siro.Inter can't afford to buy Lukaku outright but could look to arranage an initial loan deal when the transfer window reopens.

Inter interested in Lukaku loan

Mesut Ozil's agent Erkut Sogut has revealed the reason why the ex-Arsenal star refused a pay cut at the Emirates Stadium.The playmaker did not follow some of his team-mates in slashing his wages by 15 per cent during the pandemic, as requested by the Gunners.Ozil barely featured during his final season at the club and is now under contract with Fenerbahce in Turkey.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ozil-agent-reveals-why-ex-arsenal-star-didnt-take-pay-cut/blt741d46032c77d4ec" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Ozil's agent reveals why ex-Arsenal star didn't take pay cut

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AS Roma have no intention to sell Tammy Abraham in the summer. He’s performing at top level and he’s really happy with the club, José Mourinho and personal life in Italy. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> Buy back clause for Chelsea will be only valid in July 2023 - and it’s worth €80m.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1509275388350017547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Roma will not sell Abraham this summer

Aston Villa are prepared to let Douglas Luiz leave at the end of the season, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10669663/Douglas-Luiz-sold-Aston-Villa-Leeds-Kalvin-Phillips-eyed-replacement.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been lined up as a replacement for the Brazilian, who is out of contract this summer.

Villa to let Douglas Luiz leave

Everton will be forced to sell either Richarlison or Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18112565/everton-sell-richarlison-calvert-lewin/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The Toffees have incurred massive losses in recent seasons and need to offload at least one of their stars to balance the books.

Everton to sell Richarlison or Calvert-Lewin

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