Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal continue to track Calvert-Lewin

Manchester City have confirmed that Erling Haaland will be joining them in the summer transfer window, with the reigning Premier League champions agreeing to pay the £64 million ($79m) fee that will trigger a release clause in the striker’s contract at Borussia Dortmund.The prolific Norway international has been attracting interest from leading sides across Europe since he burst onto a Champions League scene at Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, with the decision taken to head for Germany during the January window of that campaign.A remarkable strike rate has been maintained at Dortmund, with 85 goals recorded through 88 appearances, and the 21-year-old’s stunning skill set will now be added to star-studded ranks working under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-64m-haaland-transfer-premier-league-borussia/bltde96608e792d0a9b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Man City confirm £64m Haaland transfer

Norway striker will head to Etihad Stadium this summer

Liverpool plan to re-open talks with Sadio Mane over his future at the end of the season, amid reports of interest in the Senegal star from both Bayern Munich and Barcelona.Mane is due to enter the final year of his Reds contract this summer, and negotiations over an extension have so far yet to reach a successful conclusion.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-re-open-mane-contract-talks-barcelona-bayern/blt042fb27a79bce67d" target="_blank">Check out the full story on GOAL!</a>

Liverpool set to re-open Mane contract talks

Paul Pogba is, having been linked with Manchester City, set to leave English football and move abroad when hitting free agency in the summer, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12609158/paul-pogba-likely-to-move-abroad-at-end-of-manchester-united-contract " target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The World Cup-winning France international midfielder is said to still be of interest to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.

Real Madrid, PSG & Juventus all keen on Pogba (Sky Sports)

Arsenal are, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10798659/West-Ham-pole-position-sign-Arsenal-striker-Eddie-Nketiah-free-transfer-summer.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, continuing to track Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin ahead of the summer transfer window.With Alexandre Lacazette set to depart Emirates Stadium as a free agent, the Gunners have been monitoring an England international at Goodison Park for over 12 months.

Arsenal continue to track Calvert-Lewin (Daily Mail)

Liverpool's Sadio Mane is open to a transfer to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220510/1001801788/sadio-mane-tiro-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The 30-year-old only has one year left on his contract at Anfield and feels he has a better chance of winning the Ballon d'Or at Camp Nou.Barca's coaching staff are keen admirers of Mane and the club considers him to be a "real option" for the summer transfer window, but it is not yet known what fee Liverpool would command for a prized asset.

Mane open to Barcelona transfer (Mundo Deportivo)

West Ham are monitoring Eddie Nketiah's contract situation at Arsenal, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10798659/West-Ham-pole-position-sign-Arsenal-striker-Eddie-Nketiah-free-transfer-summer.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> claims.The Hammers are ready to pounce should the forward fail to reach an agreement with the Gunners over a new deal.

West Ham favourites to sign Nketiah from Arsenal (Daily Mail)

Forward's contract set to expire after season

Aston Villa have opened talks with Barcelona over a deal for Philippe Coutinho.<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10798883/Aston-Villa-talks-Barcelona-bargain-12million-deal-sign-loanee-Philippe-Coutinho.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports the Premier League side want him for a significantly lower than the option to buy him for £33 million ($41m) they agreed in the initial loan deal.Villa have made a starting offer of around £12m ($15m) and are confident they can strike a deal with the Catalan side.

Aston Villa open Coutinho talks with Barcelona with £12m offer (Daily Mail)

Bid much lower than buy option in initial loan

Newcastle are keeping a close eye on Cameron Carter-Vickers, according to <a href="https://sbisoccer.com/2022/05/source-newcastle-united-has-renewed-interest-in-cameron-carter-vickers-transfer" target="_self">SBI Soccer</a>.Carter-Vickers has shined for Celtic, who still could sign the on-loan defender permanently from Tottenham. Southampton and Fulham are also among the teams linked with the American central defender.

Newcastle eye USMNT defender Carter-Vickers

Karna Solskaer, the daughter of the former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer, has left her father's former club.Solskjaer is set to join Norwegian third-tier side AaFK Fortuna, allowing her a better opportunity to secure first-team football.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/karna-solskjaer-departs-man-utd-after-winning-two-academy/blt890bae308fb34a0d" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Solskjaer departs Man Utd

Hellas Verona will exercise their option to buy Gio Simeone, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1524095834089873408" target="_self">TyC Sports</a>. The club will pay €12,000,000 to Cagliari to sign Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego.Simeone has 16 goals in 33 games, and could end up being sold by Hellas Verona this summer with several clubs showing interest.

Verona set to sign Simeone

Yaya Toure is to hold talks with Tottenham this month over the possibility of a coaching role at the club, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-yaya-toure-coaching-job-b999037.html?" target="_blank">Standard</a>.The former Manchester City midfielder has been working with the club's U18s while he studies for his coaching badges.He is now on the brink of earning his UEFA A licence and is seeking a full time position, with the north London considering offering him a role on the coaching staff.

Toure set for Spurs talks

Milan are interested in Arsenal defender William Saliba, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-william-saliba-milan-26923674" target="_blank">Mirror.</a>Saliba joined the Gunners in 2019 but has yet to make a senior appearance, spending time out on loan at Nice, St Etienne and most recently Marseiile.Milan are now hoping Arsenal will let Saliba leave once again next season, either permanently or on loan, though Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has previously hinted he may give the 21-year-old a chance.

Milan eye Saliba

Celtic are on the bring signing Hammarby defender Mohanad Jeahze, according to <a href="https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-ps2million-deal-hammarby-defender-mohanad-jeahze-3688648" target="_blank">Glasgow World.</a>The 25-year-old Iraq international will cost the Scottish side around £2 million ($2.5m).The Hoops hope Jeahze will provide competition for Greg Taylor at left-back next season.

Celtic to sign Jeahze

Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio, according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2022-05-10/sporting-proposta-do-man-united-porgoncalo-inacio-iminente/940370" target="_blank">A Bola.</a>The Red Devils are ready to meet the 20-year-old's release clause which is in the region of €45 million (£38m/$47m).Newcastle were also keen on the Portugal U21 international but their Premier League rivals have edged in front in the race for his signature.

Man Utd close in on Inacio

Hellas Verona man Antonin Barak has a quartet of clubs after his signature, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/4-equipos-pujan-antonin-barak-20220510.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The Czech star has enjoyed a fine season and now finds himself courted by a number of clubs.Serie A duo Inter and Milan both want to bring him to San Siro, while Sevilla and Tottenham are also keen on his services.

Four clubs chasing Barak

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Toni Rüdiger has already completed his medical tests as new Real Madrid player, club sources confirm. Deal now 100% done as reported earlier. ⚪️🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> Official statement from Real will be after the Champions League final. <a href="https://t.co/pBT1tWJEOE">https://t.co/pBT1tWJEOE</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1524058579103326210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rudiger to Madrid done deal

Arsenal eye Gnabry move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He’s Karim Adeyemi - He’s Fast - He's Home ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/4yHWi63CaO">pic.twitter.com/4yHWi63CaO</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1524049131232239617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dortmund confirm Adeyemi capture

Raphinha has told Barcelona he wants to join them from Leeds should the Yorkshire club be relegated from the Premier League, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-barcelona-en-la-pole-por-raphinha/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>.The Whites, who dropped into the relegation zone last weekend, will have to sell the Brazilian for €25 million (£21m/$26m) should they drop into the Championship.A host of clubs have expressed an interest in the forward but the Brazilian has given his word to Barca that he will join them should he leave Elland Road.

Raphinha 'gives his word' to Barca

Pep Guardiola says “everybody knows the situation” regarding Erling Haaland as Manchester City close in on the Borussia Dortmund striker.GOAL understands personal terms have been agreed and City now only need to trigger the 21-year-old's €75 million (£63m/$81m) release clause, with confirmation of the transfer set to arrive later this week.Guardiola said he was not allowed to discuss the deal any further, but promised to reveal all when everything was complete.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/haaland-to-man-city-transfer-addressed-by-guardiola-as-he-admits-/blt5d100f8bdcb68b97" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Haaland to Man City transfer addressed by Guardiola

Barcelona are the latest club to declare an interest in Sevilla's Jules Kounde, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2022/05/10/primera/1652172417_486482.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MzQ%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjI%3D&amp;m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MzU%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>.The Catalan giants are reportedly set to sign Andreas Christensen from Chelsea but are after another centre-back because they fear Gerard Pique's injury troubles means he cannot always be relied upon.Alessio Romagnoli of Milan and Napoli's Kalidou Koubaily are on their shortlist, but Kounde is now also in their sights.

Barca enter race for Kounde

West Ham are plotting a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/10/west-ham-target-summer-move-for-aston-villa-striker-ollie-watkins" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.Hammers boss David Moyes is keen to add a striker to his squad and has made the England international a prime target.Villa boss Steven Gerrard is reportedly considering selling Watkins to fund a summer rebuild, but will demand around £50 million ($63m) for the 26-year-old.

Hammers target Watkins

Tottenham are set to beat Manchester United to the signature of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-sam-johnstone-manchester-united-b999102.html" target="_blank">Standard.</a>The 29-year-old will be available on a free transfer when his West Brom contract expires this summer and did not play for the club in the final month of the season after making his intention to move on clear.Both Spurs and Man Utd are on the lookout for a back-up goalkeeper and identified Johnstone as a prime target, but it is the London club who look set to win the race for the England international.

Spurs leading race for Johnstone

Benfica are working on a deal to sign PSV midfielder Mario Gotze - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/amp/noticias/ver/940364" target="_blank">A Bola</a>.Roger Schmidt managed the 29-year-old at Phillips Stadion and wants to arrange a reunion at Estadio da Luz.Gotze's salary demands could prove to be an obstacle for Benfica, though, as he currently earns around €2.5 million per annum at PSV.

Benfica working to sign PSV's Gotze

Newcastle have entered the race to sign Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho, <a href="https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/newcastle-procura-barcelona-por-coutinho-aston-villa-tem/bltff9f840c1dd27faa">GOAL can confirm.</a>Coutinho has been on Barca's books for the last four years, having initially completed a big-money move to Camp Nou from Liverpool in January 2018.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/coutinho-doesn-t-regret-disastrous-barcelona-move/blt3e7b94cc38cba853">The Brazilian has been unable to live up to his €166 million (£142m/$175m) price tag</a>, however, and now finds himself back in the Premier League on loan at Aston Villa.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/newcastle-40m-transfer-barcelona-coutinho/blt4a98bd07e04e2102" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.<div></div>

Newcastle enter €40m transfer race for Coutinho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui are both expected to join FC Bayern after verbal agreement reached one month ago with their agents, nothing has changed. It's matter of final details 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Nagelsmann also wants Konrad Laimer and Bayern will try - not an easy one. <a href="https://t.co/UcvdcGFK3u">pic.twitter.com/UcvdcGFK3u</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1523947701259456513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern closing in on Ajax duo Gravenberch & Mazraoui

Valencia are set to sign Spanish forward Hugo Duro outright - according to <a href="https://www.cope.es/emisoras/comunidad-valenciana/valencia-provincia/valencia/deportes-cope-valencia/noticias/valencia-compra-hugo-duro-20220509_2071743" target="_blank">COPE</a>.The 22-year-old is currently on loan at the Mestalla from Getafe, and has scored 10 goals in 36 appearances in 2021-22.Valencia will trigger their option to sign Duro on a permanent €4m deal, with the forward set to commit to a contract with the club through to 2026.

Valencia to sign Spanish forward Duro outright

<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1607693/Man-Utd-Manchester-United-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-receiving-offers-Burnley-Watford-Cardiff " target="_blank">Express Sport</a> claims that former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received offers as club’s start to piece together plans for the 2022-23 campaign.The Norwegian tactician was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford in November 2021 and has been out of work since then.

Solskjaer has offers to return to management

Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is on Barcelona's transfer wishlist - according to <a href="https://as.com/" target="_blank">Diario AS</a>.The 26-year-old's current contract is due to expire in 2023 and he has yet to agree on an extension at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.Barca are considering a swoop for Ruiz but Napoli are unlikely to let him go for less than €55 million (£47m/$58m) - a price the Spanish giants may struggle to meet amid their currrent financial issues.

Napoli's Fabian Ruiz on Barca's transfer wishlist

Edouard Michut is seeking a move away from Paris Saint-Germain - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/psg-un-giovane-in-partenza-15058" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 19-year-old wants to secure a permanent move to avoid being sent out on loan.PSG are still hoping to convince Michut to stay but will have to give him assurances over playing time.

Michut seeking PSG exit

Celta Vigo full-back Javier Galan is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/gran-escaparate-javi-galan-13616620" target="_blank">SPORT</a>.The Blaugrana are looking at the 27-year-old as a possible replacement for Jordi Alba.Barca will seek to trigger the €18 million (£15m/$19m) release clause in Galan's contract ahead of the summer transfer window.

Barca interested in Celta full-back Galan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United are working on the details of the contract to bring Mitchell van der Gaag at the club from Ajax, as part of Erik ten Hag coaching staff. 🔴🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Van der Gaag has been considered an important addition for months - agreement getting closer. Talks ongoing.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1523825765162303488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd working to bring in Ajax assistant Van der Gaag

Sporting Kansas City have <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1523773073719275524?s=20&amp;t=eVLf4Artn5gsgSGiaFH9-Q" target="_blank">announced the signing</a> of left-back Spencer Glass.The 24-year-old has joined on a short-term loan from Sporting KC II.

Sporting Kansas City left-back sign Glass

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watford ready to move Ismaïla Sarr &amp; Emmanuel Dennis on this summer. Nigerian has relegation clause in contract that sees wages slashed in Championship. £20m the asking price, his reps have been made aware of interest. Lyon have also held talks for Moussa Sissoko. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WatfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WatfordFC</a>— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanTaylorSport/status/1523596786199265280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford to offload Dennis and Sarr

PSV and Leeds are chasing Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter this summer, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18510834/chelsea-jake-clarke-salter-leeds-interest/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.The centre-back can leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season for free when his contract expires.

Leeds & PSV chase Chelsea defender

Mauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract by Athletic Club, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mauricio-pochettino-psg-pourrait-rebondir-a-l-athletic-bilbao/1332229" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.The Argentine coach is set to be sacked by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and the Basque club hope to lure him back to La Liga this summer.

Athletic Club offer Pochettino contract

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KPL title-winning coach backs himself 'go into Motaung’s house' and win the 'league' with Chiefs 

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