Transfer news and rumours LIVE: USMNT star McKennie touted for Atletico switch

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that there is a "100 per cent" chance that he and Kylian Mbappe will still be at Paris Saint-Germain next season.Asked how likely it is that PSG will keep him on as a manager and manage to tie Mbappe down to a fresh contract, Pochettino told a press conference on Thursday: "100 per cent in both cases."The Frenchman has been tipped to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer when his contract at Parc des Princes expires in June<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-makes-huge-claim-that-mbappe-is-staying-at-psg-to/blt81d3da15b1d1df55" target="_blank">Read the rest of this breaking story on GOAL!</a>

Pochettino makes huge claim that Mbappe is staying at PSG

Real Madrid suffer blow in pursuit of France superstar

Paulo Dybala continues to head towards free agency at Juventus, with <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/04/27-92238966/dybala_e_laddio_alla_juve_ma_prima_un_gol_per_agganciare_baggio_nella_storia_bianconera " target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reporting that the Argentine forward is wanted at Manchester United by incoming Red Devils coach Erik ten Hag.Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City are also said to be mulling over moves for the South American as interest from the Premier League intensifies.

Dybala wanted at Man Utd by Ten Hag (Corriere dello Sport)

Aaron- Wan-Bissaka has started to fall out of favour at Manchester United, leading <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/crystal-palace-considering-summer-move-for-manchester-uniteds-aaron-wan-bissaka/MoqryuDDXRqm/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> to report that he is wanted back at Crystal Palace.The 24-year-old right-back left Selhurst Park for Old Trafford in 2019, but has slipped behind Diogo Dalot in the pecking order this season and is seeing the Red Devils linked with further additions in his area of the field.

Man Utd star Wan-Bissaka wanted by Palace (The Athletic)

Liverpool are set to open talks with Jurgen Klopp over a new contract at Anfield, GOAL can confirm.The Reds boss’ current deal is set to expire in 2024, but he has indicated that he would be willing to commit to fresh terms, and discussions are now ongoing over a possible two-year contract extension that will see him remain at Anfield until 2026.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-to-open-klopp-contract-talks/blt774a7ab9c8a98caa" target="_blank">Check out the full story here</a>.

Liverpool to open Klopp contract talks

Robert Lewandowski continues to see a summer switch to Barcelona speculated on, with <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1519437845555040269?s=21&amp;t=ojjFsC9trP_wuf3WOLicvA " target="_blank">Gerard Romero</a> reporting that the Bayern Munich striker’s agents have opened talks with La Liga heavyweights.The prolific Polish frontman is now 33 years of age, but he is showing no sign of slowing down and may be tempted to take on a new challenge after several productive seasons in Germany.

Lewandowski’s agent opens talks with Barcelona (Gerard Romero)

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has been touted for a potential switch to Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20220427/1001794360/juventus-insistira-mckennie-quedarse-morata.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Alvaro Morata is currently on loan at the Allianz Stadium from Atletico and Juve have a €35 million (£29m/$37m) buy-option, but they would rather not pay that sum.The Italian giants could offer McKennie to Atletico as a makeweight to sign Morata outright, with Diego Simeone thought to be an admirer of the United States national team star.

USMNT star McKennie touted for Atletico switch (Mundo Deportivo)

Borussia Dortmund are gearing up to battle Manchester United for Sebastien Haller, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18393069/haller-man-utd-dortmund-transfer-fight-ajax/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Haller has been in fine form for Ajax under Erik ten Hag, but the coach's plans to take him to Old Trafford next season could be in jeopardy as BVB look for a replacement for Erling Haaland should the Norwegian leave.

Dortmund enter battle for Man Utd target Haller

Ex-West Ham forward has enjoyed sparkling season with Ajax

Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena has caught the attention of La Liga side Celta.The 23-year-old has impressed since joining Galatasaray on loan and <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/04/28/primera/1651169173_321399.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports the Spanish club hope to offer him a chance to shine in his homeland.

Celta target Inaki Pena

Ousmane Dembele still hopes to sign a new contract with Barcelona.But <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/viral/20220426/1001793532/deep-blue-tiburon-blanco-mas-grande-filmado.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports that, despite a positive meeting with the player's agent this week, they have still not come to an agreement over a new contract.Talks are set to continue before his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Barcelona negotiations with Dembele drag on

AC Milan have put a stop to talks over signing Alessandro Florenzi&nbsp;on a permanent basis, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-florenzi-corre-verso-il-recupero-ma-il-riscatto-ora-e-in-s-18549" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Florenzo is on loan from Roma and the Rossoneri have an option to sign him outright, but he is currently recovering from an injury and the club would rather wait until he is fit again before making a decision on his future.

Florenzi talks with AC Milan on hold

Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal to sign defender Nico Schlotterbeck from Freiburg at the end of the season, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519634290531004416" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a>The Germany international will become Dortmond's second confirmed summer signing after Niklas Sule from Bayern Munich on a free transfer.Dortmund are also working on a deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from RB Salzburg, with personal terms already agreed.

Dortmund agree Schlotterbeck deal

Ralf Rangnick is considering walking away from Manchester United at the end of the season in order to take charge of the Austrian national team, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764153/Ralf-Rangnick-weighing-Austria-offer-walk-away-Manchester-United-consultancy-role.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a>The German is due to take up a two-year consultancy position in the summer after his spell in interim charge comes to an end and Erik ten Hag comes in as new permanent boss.However, he is also weighing up whether to take the Austria job after being offered the role by the Austrian FA, though he could still fulfill his consultancy role at Old Trafford alongside it.

Rangnick considering Austria role

Vancouver Whitecaps&nbsp;have signed&nbsp;Paraguay midfielder&nbsp;Andres Cubas&nbsp;from French side Nimes on a four-year contract as a Designated Player.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to This City, Andrés Cubas 🏙️ It’s official! Cubas is a Whitecaps FC player 🇵🇾🇦🇷<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/zzcOP62ARP">pic.twitter.com/zzcOP62ARP</a>— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhitecapsFC/status/1519685419780038657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Whitecaps sign Cubas

Manchester United are in the driving seat to sign Victor Osimhen after matching Napoli's £84m ($109m) valuation of the Nigeria forward, according to <a href="https://napoli.repubblica.it/sport/2022/04/28/news/napoli_tentazione_manchester_united_per_osimhen_offerta_da_100_milioni_vertice_a_castel_volturno_con_il_bomber_e_il_suo_a-347182743/" target="_blank">La Repubblica.</a>Incoming United boss Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his forward line this summer with Edinson Cavani set to leave and Marcus Rashford's future uncertain.However, they are likely to face competition for Osimhen's signature, with Arsenal and Newcastle both expressing an interest in the 23-year-old.

Red Devils make Osimhen bid

James Rodriguez may end up back in the Premier League this summer.The Colombian midfielder wants to leave Qatari side Al Rayyan and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-posibles-destinos-james-rodriguez-20220428.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports West Ham and Aston Villa are among the teams in contention to sign him. Atletico Madrid is another possible destination.

West Ham & Aston Villa emerge as James suitors

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The boss has a special message for you… ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/T4vFwYFN9p">pic.twitter.com/T4vFwYFN9p</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1519707041157296128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Klopp signs Liverpool contract

Antoine Griezmann will not be leaving Atletico Madrid this summer, Sport reports.The French attacker is on loan from Barcelona and the capital club will have to pay €40 million to keep him beyond this summer.

Griezmann to stay at Atletico Madrid

David Neres could be set for a move to Portugal.The Brazilian winger left Ajax to join Shakhtar in January, but the situation in Ukraine could see him look for a new club already.<a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/noticias/ver/938567" target="_blank">A Bola</a> reports that Benfica are already in negotiations with the 25-year-old over a summer move.

Benfica target Neres

New contract talks between Rafael Leao and Milan have stalled after the forward increased his salary demands, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-colpo-di-scena-nella-trattativa-per-il-rinnovo-di-leao-cif-97496" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a>Leao's agent Jorge Mendes has warned Milan that an English club is interested in the player and could pay up to €70 million (£58m/$76m) for his services.A key factor is the saga is the proposed takeover of the club by Investcorp and whether the new owners would be willing to meet the 22-year-old's demands or cash in this summer.

Leao talks stall

USWNT forward Tobin Heath has left Arsenal after being released from her contract early.Heath is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that has ruled her out for the rest of the season.With the 33-year-old's contract expiring at the end of the campaign it was agreed that she can leave the Gunners early in order to begin her rehabilitation back in the United States.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tobin Heath has been released early from her contract by mutual agreement. Wishing you all the best for the future, <a href="https://twitter.com/TobinHeath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TobinHeath</a> ❤️— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalWFC/status/1519588576375283717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Heath leaves Arsenal

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has signed a new contract keeping at the club until 2026, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/jurgen-klopp-extends-liverpool-contract-until-2026/1WBPt9qJxn5V/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a>GOAL reported earlier today that Klopp was open to extending his stay on Merseyside, with his present deal due to expire in 2024.Mike Gordon, the president of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, watched Wednesday's Champions League semi-final over Villarreal at Anfield and it is believed he was present to help progress talks over a new contract for Klopp and his staff.

Klopp signs new Liverpool deal (The Athletic)

Napoli have decided against signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe outright - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-decisione-presa-per-il-futuro-di-tuanzebe-13945" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 24-year-old moved to Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on loan in January but has since been restricted to just one Serie A appearance.Tuanzebe will return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, where he is still under contract until 2023.

Napoli won't sign Tuanzebe outright

Milan could sell Rafael Leao if they recieve an offer in the region of €70 million (£59m/$74m) this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-colpo-di-scena-nella-trattativa-per-il-rinnovo-di-leao-cif-97496" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Serie A leaders have been working to try and extend the 22-year-old's contract, which is due to expire in 2024.Leao is now demanding €4.5m per year in wages, though, and Milan are reluctant to agree, with it now possible they could cash in on the midfielder when the transfer window reopens.

Milan could sell Leao for €70 million

Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis is the subject of interest from Villarreal - according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/emmanuel-dennis-transfer-watford-villarreal-unai-emery-b996612.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>.Unai Emery is a keen admirer of the 24-year-old, and would like to bring him to El Madrigal in the summer window.Villarreal could sign Dennis for around £20 million ($25m), with the Nigerian boasting 10 Premier League goals from 30 appearances for Watford so far this season.

Villarreal interested in Watford's Dennis

It’s been a year like no other for Arthur Okonkwo.As last summer approached, the future of Arsenal’s young goalkeeper was unclear, with his contract due to expire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.There were suggestions of a possible move away from north London, with several clubs interested in taking the giant 6ft 5in shot-stopper.However, in July, he ended all the speculation by signing a new long-term deal and was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arthur-okonkwo-nigerian-goalkeeper-promoted-to-arsenal-first/17s38o0aw73i1qcyfdvqwmq75">officially promoted to Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad in the process.</a>Read the full article on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ramsdale-crazy-leno-amazing-arsenal-keeper-okonkwo-loan-move/blt5f3e3eddc4b296d1" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Arsenal keeper Okonkwo eyes loan move after dream year

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Robert Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi is in Munich today. Meeting scheduled with Bayern to discuss about Lewa’s contract situation. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Barcelona have been working on Lewa deal for weeks - he’s the main target but still no contact between clubs, waiting for Bayern. <a href="https://t.co/lpNoOfgh4O">pic.twitter.com/lpNoOfgh4O</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519604260559896576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern to hold showdown talks with Lewandowski's agent

Real Madrid are edging ever closer to getting a deal for Antonio Rudiger over the line, with <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/antonio-rudiger-close-to-completing-move-to-real-madrid-n/ " target="_blank">AS</a> reporting that the Blancos are putting a medical in place.The Germany international defender is running down his contract at Chelsea and appears to have decided that he will be making a move to Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent.

Real Madrid lining up medical for Rudiger

Barcelona have been linked with moves to bring Alex Grimaldo back onto their books for some time, with <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220427/1001793927/barca-retoma-contactos-grimaldo.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claiming that interest will be stepped up this summer.The Blaugrana allowed a highly-rated graduate of their famed academy system to leave for Benfica in 2016, but the 26-year-old left-back could soon retrace those steps.

Barcelona stepping up interest in Grimaldo

Wolves are expecting to to part with Ruben Neves this summer, with the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ruben-neves-man-united-transfer-23796372 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> claiming that Manchester United have been invited to bid for the Portuguese midfielder.Arsenal have also been credited with interest in a proven Premier League performer that is yet to reach his peak.

Man Utd invited to bid for Wolves star Neves

Arsenal are planning to hold talks with Nicolas Pepe over his future at the end of the season - according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-nicolas-pepe-talks-future-double-striker-signing-b996557.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>.The Ivorian winger has struggled to live up to his club record £72 million ($90m) price tag since joining the Gunners from Lille in 2019.Pepe has started a Premier League game since October and is approaching the final two years of his contract, with the Gunners set to discuss his situation in detail this summer.

Arsenal to hold future talks with Pepe

Wolves have identified Valencia striker Goncalo Guedes as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/26/wolves-prioritise-striker-signing-interest-valencias-goncalo/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The 25-year-old only has one year left on his contract and his agent, Jorge Mendes, has strong links to Molineux.Valencia could let Guedes go for around £15 million ($19m) this summer, with Wolves poised to swoop when the market reopens.

Wolves target Valencia striker Guedes

RB Leipzig are working on a deal for Bayern Munich defender Tanguy Kouassi - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/L-ancien-parisien-tanguy-kouassi-bayern-munich-vers-un-pret/1330050" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.The 19-year-old has struggled for regular minutes since joining the Bundesliga champions following his exit from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.Bayern are willing to send Kouassi off to Leipzig for the next two seasons, but Leipzig won't be given the option to sign him outright.

Leipzig working to sign Bayern defender Kouassi

Ousmane Dembele is prepared to reduce his salary in order to sign a new Barcelona contract, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/dembele-dispuesto-bajarse-sueldo-seguir-esfuerzo-fc-barcelona-barca-13577898" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The forward had looked set to leave Camp Nou this summer, but agent Moussa Sissoko met with club representatives on Wednesday and moved closer to accepting an extension.

Dembele willing to cut wages to stay at Barca

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted that the club's current uncertain situation will have a negative impact when it comes to dealing in the summer transfer window.The Blues have been affected by government sanctions on outgoing owner Roman Abramovich which have a huge impact on day-to-day operations at Stamford Bridge.Activity in the upcoming window is therefore likely to be at a minimum, though Tuchel hopes that a change in ownership might bring some relief.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-summer-transfers-being-hampered-by-takeover/blt14879539319c2518" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Chelsea summer transfers being hampered by takeover uncertainty, admits Tuchel

Wayne Rooney is Burnley's top candidate to replace Sean Dyche as manager, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18395944/wayne-rooney-burnley-choice-derby/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Rooney has gained widespread praise despite suffering relegation from the Championship with Derby County, who were given a 21-point deduction this season and were bottom of the table when the ex-Manchester United star took over in January.

Rooney in line to replace Dyche at Burnley

Barcelona are planning a summer approach for Lucas Hernandez, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lucas-hernandez-sueno-imposible-barca-13573596" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The left-sided defender has played only intermittently for Bayern Munich this season and could be willing to return to his native Spain, though with two years remaining on his current deal Barca would have to pay a hefty sum to convince the Germans to sell.

Barcelona set sights on Bayern's Hernandez

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