Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool looking into Koopmeiners deal

<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4352442/" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports that Barcelona remains keen on Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland but expect a deal to be “very difficult”. Funds are in short supply at Camp Nou and finding the money required to land one of the most sought-after talents in world football will not be easy, despite all parties being open to discussions.

Barca expect Haaland deal to be ‘very difficult’

La Liga giants braced for tough striker search

AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun&nbsp;Koopmeiners is, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/liverpool-un-nome-per-il-dopo-wijnaldum-93558" target="_blank">Calciomercato,</a> an option that Liverpool are ready to explore. The Reds are in the market for reinforcements in their engine room as Georginio Wijnaldum is set to depart this summer when his contract comes to an end.

Liverpool looking into Koopmeiners deal

Reds keen on landing Wijnaldum replacement

Paulo Dybala is edging closer to the exit door at Juventus - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dybala-puo-tornare-in-campo-ma-con-la-juve-e-guerra-scaduta-l-of-26365" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri have withdrawn their original extension offer, which would have seen the Argentine become one of the top 20 best-paid players in Europe. Dybala is holding out for even more lucrative terms, which could lead Juve to sell the midfielder before he becomes a free agent in 2022.

Dybala edging closer to Juve exit (Calcio Mercato)

Manchester United are ready to make a move for Sporting CP star&nbsp;Nuno Mendes, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/" target="_blank">Record</a>. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are ready to use Alex Telles as a bargaining chip to sign their man.

Man Utd ready move for Sporting starlet (Record)

Red Devils poised to plunder Portuguese giants

FC Cincinnati have signed Gustavo Vallecilla on loan from SD Aucas. The defender will swap his Ecuadorian club for the who of the 2021 MLS season. “We’ve made it a priority to add a center back to our roster prior to the start of the season, and we believe Gustavo provides a skillset that fits well with our playing philosophy,” FC Cincinnati General Manager Gerard Nijkamp <a href="https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2021/04/05/fc-cincinnati-acquire-gustavo-vallecilla-loan-sd-aucas" target="_blank">said</a>.

Cincinnati sign Vallecilla

Former Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu has admitted that he didn't want to move to Camp Nou in 2014 because he knew he would have to "polish the bench". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-mathieu-didnt-want-camp-nou-move/6ntc832f0jk719hcp8mjh5ify" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mathieu didn't want Barca move

Steven Defour has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season. The midfielder numbers Standard Liege, Porto and Burnley among his former clubs. The 32-year-old is currently on the books of Mechelen, but <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenDefour/status/1379124553578905601" target="_blank">says</a> he longer has the resolve to keep fighting back from injuries.

Defour announces retirement

Alaves have confirmed&nbsp;Javi Calleja as the successor to&nbsp;Abelardo Fernandez. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ℹ️ Javi Calleja, nuevo entrenador del Deportivo Alavés 👇 Ongi etorri, Javi❗<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenGlorioso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenGlorioso</a> 🦊 — Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alaves/status/1379166591812788226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Calleja replaces Abelardo at Alaves

AC Milan have trained their sights on RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka. Irrespective of whether Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs a new deal, Milan want to boost their attacking options. According to <a href="https://milanreports.com/2021/04/05/11914/" target="_blank">Milan Reports,</a> the Rossoneri have dispatched scouts who have been deeply impressed with a forward who is also being tracked by Liverpool.

Daka catches Milan's eye

Ajax are keeping tabs on Santos teenager Kaiky. The 17-year-old defender has progressed through Brazil’s youth levels, and is now part of the first team at Santos. He has a contract at Santos until 2023, and <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2021/04/05/ajax-monitora-zagueiro-kaiky-promessa-do-santos-com-multa-de-r-468-mi.htm" target="_blank">UOL</a> says Ajax are monitoring the situation ahead of a possible bid.

Ajax monitoring Santos defender Kaiky

Teun Koopmeiners has confirmed AS Roma have expressed interest in signing him from AZ Alkmaar. Liverpool have been linked with the Dutch midfielder, but he has suggested Roma are ahead in the chase. "There is interest [from Roma], but we will see what will happen next,” the 23-year-old told <a href="https://twitter.com/NOSsport/status/1378444966792474628" target="_blank">NOS</a>.

Koopmeiners confirms Roma interest

Alaves have parted company with coach&nbsp;Abelardo Fernandez.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Abelardo deja de ser entrenador del Deportivo Alavés 👇 Mila esker, Pitu!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenGlorioso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenGlorioso</a> 🦊— Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alaves/status/1379089123919724545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Abelardo leaves Alaves

Hakan Calhanoglu’s contract talks with AC Milan have hit a roadblock. According to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/04/05/calhanoglu-milan-juventus-news" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>, the talks are at a stalemate - with Juventus circling to step in for the Turkey midfielder. The two sides are some way apart, and Juventus are ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal in the chase should he depart the San Siro.

Calhanoglu’s Milan contract talks hit buffers

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Time to rep the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> crest 🔴⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATLUTD</a> signs <a href="https://twitter.com/atlutd2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATLUTD2</a> defender <a href="https://twitter.com/Jackwilliamgurr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jackwilliamgurr</a> ‼️ DETAILS: <a href="https://t.co/XM51Hb4yRl">https://t.co/XM51Hb4yRl</a> <a href="https://t.co/hBZ82kVoiS">pic.twitter.com/hBZ82kVoiS</a> — Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/1379094578293264386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Atlanta signs Jack Gurr

With Liverpool's Mohamed Salah recently stating that he could not rule out a move to Spain in the future, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has been questioned on the Egyptian's comments. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-addresses-salah-to-real-madrid-rumours-ahead-of-champions-/1w50liq9s8qz61vhkgxg19zefc" target="_blank">Read Zidane's full response on Goal</a>

Zidane addresses Salah to Madrid rumours

Pep Guardiola cannot rule out Manchester City spending £100 million ($139m) on one player in the next transfer window, with the Citizens linked with Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/guardiola-man-city-100m-signing-haaland-lukaku/18blju4llp35f1mto9w6r84yyz" target="_blank">Read the Catalan coach's full quotes on Goal</a>

Pep refuses to rule out £100m signing

Newcastle's Kyle Scott has turned down an offer to join Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, according to <a href="https://queencitypress.net/2021/04/05/source-kyle-scott-declined-fc-cincinnati-offer/" target="_blank">Queen City Press</a>. It is claimed that the 23-year-old is likely worried that he will not get regular playing time in the US due to FC Cincy having plenty of options in the middle of the pitch. Orlando City are also said to have registered an interest in Scott, but could not match his wage demands.

Toon midfielder turns down MLS move

Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey has left the door open for a future move to Celtic. A boyhood Bhoys fan, 18-year-old Hickey was snapped up by the Serie A side last summer amid interest from a plethora of European giants. Speaking to <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aaron-hickey-addresses-celtic-transfer-23856796" target="_blank">The Herald</a> regarding his choice to pick a move to Italy over the others, he said: “Celtic came in a lot and I was excited and happy about it. “I don't know if it was the right option for me, though, because of the deal or something. “I'm a Celtic supporter and it was massive for me, but I just didn't think it was the right time to go there. “I wouldn't ever rule it out down the line, who knows.”

Hickey opens door to Celtic move

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admits Wilfried Zaha knows “where he wants to be” as transfer talk starts to ramp up again ahead of the summer transfer window. The Ivorian forward, who was heavily linked with Arsenal in the recent past, is said to be registering on recruitment radars at Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and Everton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zaha-knows-where-he-wants-to-be-crystal-palace-summer-bids/1lldgsreon8fi1l8i3q116yj4t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Zaha knows ‘where he wants to be’

Jose Mourinho is ready to spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of Inter defender Milan Skriniar, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/skriniar-mourinho-spearhead-tottenham-pursuit/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Slovakia international has seen a move to the Premier League mooted for some time and is now a top target for Spurs.

Spurs set to push for Skriniar

Mino Raiola has&nbsp;hit back at reports regarding Erling Haaland's future on social media. A whole host of top clubs have been credited with an interest in Haaland, who has enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom since joining Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020. The striker's father&nbsp;Alf-Inge and Raiola were spotted holding talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid officials last week, and it has been reported that they will also sit down with potential suitors from the Premier League, but the super-agent has moved to try and quash the ongoing speculation. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fake-news-raiola-haaland-reports/a21cdixvxbtk1xan4wg21eyqg" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Raiola calls Haaland reports 'fake news'

Leandro Paredes could leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/paredes-e-il-ritorno-in-a-tra-scambio-con-la-juve-e-conte-il-psg-55228" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Argentine is not in Mauricio Pochettino's long-term plans and the French champions may seek to use him as a makeweight to bring in new players in the summer. Paredes has previously been linked with Juventus and Inter, and only has two years left to run on his current deal at PSG.

Paredes could leave PSG this summer

Borussia Dortmund are planning to keep Erling Haaland for next season but will listen to "exceptional offers" for Jadon Sancho, according to the club's CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke. Haaland is attracting attention from top clubs across the continent ahead of the summer transfer window after an outstanding 2020-21 campaign at Westfalenstadion. Watzke claims Dortmund haven't given any thought to selling the Norwegian, but does admit that Sancho could end up leaving if they receive a suitable bid when the market reopens. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dortmund-plan-keep-haaland-listen-to-exceptional-offers-for/1xbrnmi6up7ri1h4sa75bhwmj0" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Dortmund plan to keep Haaland but open to Sancho offers

Anderlecht&nbsp;midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is the subject of interest from Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-meite-verso-l-addio-massara-al-lavoro-per-due-centrocampis-75798" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are considering a summer swoop for the 21-year-old, who is currently valued at around €12 million (£10m/$14m). Lokonga, whose current deal at Anderlecht is due to run until 2023, has scored two&nbsp;goals in 24 Belgian Pro League outings this term.

Milan interested in Anderlecht's Lokonga

Harry Kane has been warned against joining Real Madrid over Manchester United by ex-Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart. Madrid and United are both reportedly weighing up a summer swoop for Kane, who has been tipped to leave Spurs in order to fulfil his trophy ambitions. Van der Vaart thinks the 27-year-old would be better off at Old Trafford than Santiago Bernabeu, having seen a number of English players struggle after making the switch to Spain. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kane-warned-against-joining-real-madrid-over-man-utd-by-ex/u0qptocgv66c1fk7cdvwscoee" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Kane warned against joining Real Madrid over Man Utd

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed to a one-year contract extension at AC Milan. <a href="https://www.milannews.it/primo-piano/mn-milan-rinnovo-annuale-di-ibrahimovic-ai-dettagli-annuncio-vicinissimo-406033" target="_blank">Milannews</a> report that veteran Swedish frontman is poised to pen another 12-month agreement at San Siro after thrashing out personal terms with the Serie A giants.

Ibrahimovic agrees AC Milan extension

Ismaila Sarr continues to see his name mentioned in the same breath as Manchester United and Liverpool, but the Watford winger is paying little attention to transfer “rumours”. He has told the Watford Observer: “I still have three years on my contract, and I'm focused on Watford and I want to stay.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sarr-man-utd-liverpool-rumours-transfer-watford/1pcfufhel8ttq19e6f3oo2bfgh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sarr responds to Man Utd & Liverpool ‘rumours’

Arsenal wanted Joe Willock to be playing Premier League football next season, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/?_ga=2.73510929.2097767802.1617603720-645041367.1487430439" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> Newcastle are said to be keen on extending the midfielder's loan agreement into a second campaign, but they are sweating on their top tier status and may struggle to get a deal done.

Arsenal want top tier football for Willock

Patrick Bamford is set to be offered a new contract at Leeds, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2492705/2021/04/02/leeds-score-sheffield-united-blades-lufc/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Whites striker has netted 14 times this season and will be presented with an extension to his current terms, that are due to expire in the summer of 2022.

Bamford lined up for new Leeds deal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> There’s nothing done or agreed for Gabriel Menino from Palmeiras to Chelsea. The Brazilian midfielder has been scouted but there’s nothing advanced as of today. Also Atlético have not opened any talk to sign him. Many clubs interested, good talent but nothing serious yet. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1378826865775943683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chelsea yet to submit offer for Menino

Fiorentina&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Dusan Vlahovic is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/tutti-pazzi-per-vlahovic-un-club-vuole-soffiarlo-al-milan-la-ver-41054" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Milan and Roma have also been linked with the 21-year-old, who could be available for €40 million (£34m/$47m) this summer. Vlahovic has scored 13 goals in 28 Serie A matches for Fiorentina in 2020-21.

Atletico interested in Fiorentina striker Vlahovic

Barcelona-linked defender Alessio Romagnoli's future at Milan is up in the air - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-romagnoli-capitano-in-bilico-rinnovo-fermo-raiola-e-il-bar-60842" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old is approaching the final 18 months of his current contract, with the Rossoneri yet to offer him an extension. Romagnoli is ready to hold out for a new €5 millon per year agreement and Barca are prepared to wait until they can sign him on a free transfer in 2022.

Barca-linked Romagnoli's future up in the air

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said there is no chance of Manchester United signing Sergio Aguero this summer. Aguero, a club legend at Etihad Stadium and the top scorer in Man City history, is ending his decade-long association with the Citizens at the end of this season, and has been linked with leading clubs around Europe - including other Premier League sides. If he moved across Manchester, he would be the first City player for 25 years to move straight to United. According to Solskjaer, however,&nbsp;this will not happen. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-man-city-solskjaer-dismisses-aguero-move/1tjhm1tshnxym14g1gqrffvhny" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer dismisses Aguero to Man Utd move

Inter Miami are attempting to sign Feyenoord goalkeeper Nick Marsman, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/marsman-op-weg-naar-inter-miami-" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. Marsman, 30, is on an expiring contract and is interested in moving to MLS.

Inter Miami pursue Marsman

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;winger Angel Di Maria has again spoken of his dream to play alongside compatriot Lionel Messi in Ligue 1 as Messi ponders a summer exit from Barcelona. "To have him as a team-mate would be wonderful," Di Maria said to&nbsp;BeIn Sports. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/it-would-be-wonderful-to-play-with-messi-at-psg-says-di/1umh4dirp8usd16ax25a289bvs" target="_blank">Read the full story on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Di Maria imagines 'wonderful' Messi connection at PSG

A whole host of clubs want to sign Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid when his contract runs out in the summer, according to <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-lucas-vazquez-202103311247_noticia.html?ref=https:%2F%2Fwww.dailystar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fman-united-chelsea-lucas-vasquez-23849876" target="_blank">ABC</a>. Manchester United and Chelsea are among the Premier League sides with an interest, but Bayern Munich and Milan are watching his case, too.

Man Utd and Chelsea set to vie for Vazquez (ABC)

Liverpool have had second thoughts about moving for Fiorentina defender Nikola&nbsp;Milenkovic, according to <a href="https://corrierefiorentino.corriere.it/firenze/" target="_blank">Correire Fiorentino</a>. The Reds are reportedly concerned about his performance in Serbia's defeat to Portugal - with Diogo Jota notably taking him apart.&nbsp;

Liverpool pause interest in Milenkovic 

Antonio Rudiger and Kepa Arrizabalaga have been involved in a training ground clash at Chelsea, as first reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/04/antonio-rudiger-dismissed-chelsea-training-early-kepa-arrizabalaga/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>&nbsp;and later confirmed by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rudiger-dismissed-from-chelsea-training-due-to-kepa-bust-up/djii7ghrl8z71dbpe3mm0j4ag" target="_blank">Goal</a>. Arrizabalaga has been involved in transfer talk throughout the season as his&nbsp;inconsistency between the posts has continued to make his future at Chelsea unclear. Manager Thomas Tuchel has kept him in his rotation since taking charge, however, in an apparent attempt to coax out the goalkeeper's&nbsp;full potential. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rudiger-dismissed-from-chelsea-training-due-to-kepa-bust-up/djii7ghrl8z71dbpe3mm0j4ag" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

Rudiger and Kepa in Chelsea bust up

New Sunderland owner&nbsp;Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is planning £60 million of spending should the club reach the Championship, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14543371/sunderland-louis-dreyfus-transfer-promoted/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The Black Cats are presently third in the standings and looking good to go up.

Sunderland owner planning spending spree

Tottenham have received an offer from Club Brugge for Toby&nbsp;Alderweireld, according to <a href="https://voetbal24.be/news/68894/club-brugge-wil-serieus-stunten-met-komst-van-deze-rode-duivel" target="_blank">Voetbol 24</a>. The veteran defender was left out of Spurs' squad to face Newcastle on Sunday.

Alderweireld subject to Club Brugge bid

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers is set to make a bid for Celtic star Callum McGregor, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14543826/leicester-celtic-callum-mcgregor-edouard/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Rodgers had the midfielder under his command at Parkhead and is evidently a big fan as he eyes another switch.&nbsp; Odsonne Edouard is also set to be a summer target.

Rodgers set to move for Celtic star

Celtic's reconstruction project is set to begin with&nbsp;new chief executive&nbsp;Dominic McKay set to start three months ahead of schedule. The <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dominic-mckay-set-early-celtic-23852562" target="_blank">Daily Record</a> says he is set to quit his current job with the Scottish Rugby Union to take command imminently.

Celtic rebuild to start imminently

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