Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea star James on Real Madrid’s radar

Real Madrid are, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4645574/real-madrid-eye-chelseas-antonio-rudiger-on-free-transfer-sources " target="_blank">ESPN</a>, still in the race for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as he heads towards free agency.A number of other sides are keen on the Germany international, though, with <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-back-in-race-to-sign-antonio-rudiger-amid-behind-the-scenes-daniel-levy-reveal/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claiming that Tottenham are ready to enter the race.

Real Madrid still in the race for Rudiger (ESPN)

Real Madrid are considering signing Edinson Cavani this summer.The Spanish giants are going after Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, but are looking for alternatives in case the Norwegian ends up elsewhere.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/cavani-plan-b-interesante-delantera-madrid-20220418.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports Madrid are eyeing Cavani as an option to slot in beside Karim Benzema instead.

Real Madrid consider Cavani as Haaland alternative (Fichajes)

Chelsea full-back Reece James is registering on Real Madrid’s recruitment radar, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-chelsea-transfer-news-26733992 " target="_blank">The Mirror</a>.The England international continues to catch the eye at Stamford Bridge, while becoming a regular in England squads, and is now wanted by former Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu.

Chelsea star James on Real Madrid’s radar (The Mirror)

Liverpool continue to be linked with Barcelona starlet Gavi, as he is yet to sign a new contract at Camp Nou, and <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/liverpool-incrementa-interes-gavi-13527229" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports that efforts at Anfield to do a deal are ready to be stepped up.The 17-year-old midfielder is considered to be a shrewd long-term addition for the Reds as James Milner. Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are all the wrong side of 30.

Liverpool to step up interest in Barca starlet Gavi (Sport)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝 Aaron Ramsey is not considering joining Rangers permanently at the end of the season. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/fOtWBLbYbj">pic.twitter.com/fOtWBLbYbj</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1516067537297063936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No Rangers stay for Ramsey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS: The Earthquakes have parted ways with head coach Matias Almeyda. We want to thank Matias &amp; his staff for 3+ memorable years at the club and wish them all well in the future.— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) <a href="https://x.com/SJEarthquakes/status/1516144586011275264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Earthquakes sack coach Almeyda

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Although he was recently linked with Bayern, a move to Munich is not an issue for Karim Adeyemi. The destination remains Dortmund. Still the problem: the financial conditions.— Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) <a href="https://x.com/altobelli13/status/1516050738669047809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No Bayern move for Adeyemi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Comunicado | Aitor Karanka, nuevo técnico del Granada CF.— Granada CF ❤️⚪️ (@GranadaCF) <a href="https://x.com/GranadaCF/status/1516122970422484994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Karanka lands Granada role

Juventus hope to get ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in the race to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-c-e-la-contropartita-tecnica-giusta-per-l-assalto-a-milinko-88465" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Turin side will offer Nicolo Fagioli as part of the deal as they are aware that Maurizio Sarri has been impressed by the midfielder's performances at Cremonese this season.

Juventus to offer Fagioli in exchange for Milinkovic-Savic

Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea will let him leave and agree a move to Barcelona despite seeing an extension in his contract triggered, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/recta-final-fichaje-azpilicueta-barca-13521916 " target="_blank">Sport</a>.The veteran Spanish defender has taken in enough appearances this season to earn another 12 months at Stamford Bridge, but he could still be allowed to head for Camp Nou on a free transfer in the summer.

Azpilicueta expects Chelsea to let him leave

Keinan Davis has been catching the eye on loan at Nottingham Forest this season, with <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-norwich-plot-move-for-aston-villa-star-davis-amid-4m-reveal/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reporting that Norwich are now plotting a move.The 24-year-old striker is expected to leave Aston Villa over the summer, with the Canaries wanting him at Carrow Road.

Norwich plot move for Davis

West Ham will, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3253363/2022/04/18/ornstein-chelsea-bidders-consider-paul-mitchell-the-arsenal-way-cultural-review-burnley-want-interim-manager/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, trigger a one-year extension in Angelo Ogbonna’s contract this summer.The 33-year-old centre-half has endured injury struggles this season, but David Moyes wants to see him stick around at the London Stadium.

West Ham to trigger Ogbonna contract extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Erik ten Hag to Manchester United, here we go! Agreement on contract now set to be completed. Mitchell van der Gaag, priority candidate for coaching staff. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Ajax &amp; Man United in contact to discuss €2m clause - announcement timing depends on this [not today/tomorrow]. <a href="https://t.co/byQvO8Pkn5">pic.twitter.com/byQvO8Pkn5</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1516074102267781121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd to complete Ten Hag contract

Lazio are considering moving for Sergio Rico this summer.The Serie A side are in the market for a new goalkeeper as Thomas Strakosha is set to leave the club at the end of the season, though they are trying to convince him to sign a contract extension.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Lazio/18-04-2022/calciomercato-lazio-obiettivo-sergio-rico-dopo-strakosha-440100612817.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> says Lazio are not convinced they can keep him and have identified Rico, who is on loan at Mallorca from Paris Saint-Germain, as the man to replace him.

Lazio target Sergio Rico as Strakosha replacement

Aaron Ramsey will not be joining Rangers on a permanent basis at the end of the season.The midfielder picked up another injury in his side's Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic and <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/04/18-91981198/juve_ramsey_si_infortuna_di_nuovo_il_riscatto_si_allontana" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports the club are not going to sign him outright.

Rangers won't sign Ramsey

Bayern Munich have opened talks with Serge Gnabry over a contract extension, CEO Oliver Kahn has said.<div>GOAL<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gnabry-contemplating-bayern-munich-exit-amid-real-madrid-and/blt70bc79e8b7001859">&nbsp;</a>reported recently the 26-year-old is considering his options and could decide to leave the Bundesliga giants as he has attracted interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gnabry-bayern-talks-kahn-liverpool-real-madrid-transfer/blt7324203b2976ac17" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a></div>

Bayern in talks with Liverpool target Gnabry

Real Madrid could opt to abandon hope of signing Erling Haaland because they are concerned by his wage demands, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-haaland-wage-fitness-transfer/bltafc8c16fa162c232" target="_blank">GOAL understands</a>.The Spanish side do not want to upset other senior players by giving him a salary that far exceeds theirs.

Real Madrid baulk at Haaland wage demands

Another line from <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-aston-villa-set-sights-on-signing-star-to-replace-tyrone-mings/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims that Aston Villa are in the market for an upgrade on Tyrone Mings.Steven Gerrard is said to want a new left-sided centre-half in the summer transfer window.

Villa want a replacement for Mings

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-hold-lowry-talks/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Newcastle are looking to snap up Rangers sensation Alex Lowry.The 18-year-old playmaker has been offered a new contract at Ibrox, but the Magpies are looking to lure him south of the border to St James’ Park.

Newcastle in talks to sign Rangers sensation

Manchester United have, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-henderson-26728405">Daily Star</a>, placed a £40 million ($52m) price tag on Dean Henderson.Tottenham are among those said to be keen on the England international goalkeeper, but he will not come cheap.

Man Utd put £40m price tag on Henderson

Real Madrid are close to agreeing a deal that will see Fran Garcia return to Santiago Bernabeu, reports <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1650190589-fran-garcia-esta-cada-dia-mas-cerca-de-dejar-el-rayo-y-volver-al-real-madrid" target="_blank">Defensa Central</a>.The 22-year-old left-back only left the Spanish capital in 2021, but he could return a year later as the Blancos enter into talks with Rayo Vallecano.

Real ready to bring Garcia back onto their books

Fulham are closing in on promotion back into the Premier League and are want to start drawing up summer transfer plans.One of those said to be in their sights, according to the <a href="https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/sport/football/championship/172516/fulham-lining-up-mcneil-as-part-of-six-summer-signings" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, is Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, with a forward currently on loan at Middlesbrough wanted at Craven Cottage next season on a similar agreement.

Fulham want loan deal for Arsenal star Balogun

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔸Bayern Munich is in advanced talks with Gravenberch. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1515674244247609345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern after Gravenberch

Borussia Dortmund have rubbished reports Erling Haaland is set for an imminent move to Manchester City, with player licence director Sebastian Kehl stating the club is yet to field any offers.<iframe></iframe>The Norway international striker has been widely tipped to depart the Bundesliga outfit this summer, with a €75 million (£63m/$83m) release clause catching the eye of several major European suitors.City are understood to be the frontrunners to capture the Leeds-born forward, but speaking around Dortmund's top-flight clash with Wolfsburg this weekend, Kehl has now poured cold water on speculation that a deal is almost done.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-respond-haaland-transfer-man-city-imminent/blt78446b5987237de0" target="_blank">Read it here!</a>

Dortmund respond to claims Haaland move is 'imminent'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥 Burnley have added Steve Bruce to their head coach list. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/hLTS33akID">pic.twitter.com/hLTS33akID</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1515646525375983619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Burnley to consider Bruce

Ajax have done all that they can to keep manager Erik ten Hag at the club, says technical director Gerry Hamstra, as the manager appears to edge closer to a move to Manchester United.<iframe></iframe>The Dutchman has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford for much of the season, and reports suggest he is edging closer to succeeding interim boss Ralf Rangnick by the day.His current club have made no secret of their desire to keep one of the most highly-rated managers in Europe on their books however, and Hamstra says they have done all that they can to convince him to stay.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ajax-have-done-everything-to-keep-ten-hag-from-man-utd-move-says-/blt825df938612e9072" target="_blank">Read it here!</a>

Ajax 'have done everything' to keep Ten Hag

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayern president Hainer tells Bild: “A conversation took place with Lewandowski - and a second one is scheduled.&nbsp;The talks will continue”. via <a href="https://x.com/imiasanmia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imiasanmia</a> 🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Bayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayern</a> “Things are looking very good with Müller and Neuer, talks are advanced”, he added. <a href="https://t.co/GfNgB9s1tY">pic.twitter.com/GfNgB9s1tY</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1515747242652712960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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