Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to step up Lautaro interest

Arsenal are planning to step up their interest in Inter's Lautaro Martinez - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/arsenal-renew-interest-in-lautaro-martinez-as-champions-league-hopes-grow-slw7zsjm5" target="_blank">The Times</a>.Mikel Arteta is planning to bring in two strikers in the summer window as he prepares for a potential return to the Champions League in 2022-23.Martinez is on Arsenal's shortlist, but Inter would demand around €60 million (£51m/$63m) for a prized asset.

Arsenal to step up Lautaro interest (The Times)

Gunners want Inter star to be one of at least two forward signings

Manchester United have put a contract offer to Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1521287192471130112%20">El Chiringuito</a>.Terms from Old Trafford for the World Cup-winning forward fall short of an approach from Paris Saint-Germain, though, and it remains to be seen where a France international will be plying his trade in 2022-23.

Man Utd have put a contract offer to Dembele (El Chiringuito)

Romelu Lukaku is set to reject any advances from AC Milan in the summer transfer window, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-romelu-lukaku-transfer-news-ac-milan-newcastle-b997605.html " target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>.The Belgian striker has struggled to make an impact back at Chelsea this season, but his strong ties to Inter mean that he will snub any interest from the Rossoneri if an opportunity to head back to San Siro is put to him.

Lukaku set to snub interest from AC Milan (Evening Standard)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spot the difference 🔍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/M%C3%BCllered?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Müllered</a> <a href="https://t.co/N2og9S7gcl">pic.twitter.com/N2og9S7gcl</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1521454606877958148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Muller agrees contract extension at Bayern

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1521433454218461184 " target="_blank">Sport 1</a>, failed in a bid to hijack Borussia Dortmund’s deal for Karim Adeyemi.The highly-rated Germany international forward, who is heading for the exits at Red Bull Salzburg, is said to have snubbed an offer from Old Trafford as he wants to link up with BVB.

Man Utd fail in bid to hijack Dortmund’s Adeyemi deal (Sport 1)

Barcelona are not making Frenkie de Jong openly available for transfer but would be prepared to listen to big offers for the Netherlands international, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/interes-carlos-soler-barca-barsa-barcelona-13600071 " target="_blank">Sport</a>.Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with the classy midfielder as they prepare to welcome a Dutch coach into their dugout this summer, with Erik ten Hag heading to Old Trafford from Ajax.

Barca will listen to big offers for Man Utd-linked De Jong (Sport)

Arsenal are in the hunt for an upgrade on Nuno Tavares to compete with Kieran Tierney at left-back and have their sights set on another Scottish star, claims <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-decision-nuno-tavares-23847838 " target="_blank">football.london</a>.Bologna defender Aaron Hickey, who has impressed in Italy after leaving Hearts in 2020, is said to be in the Gunners’ sights – and he boasts the versatility to play on the left or right of a back four.

Arsenal interested in Bologna full-back Hickey (football.london)

Reece James is reportedly intrigued by the prospect of leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid, with <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1651417366-reece-james-no-se-corta-ni-un-pelo-vibra-con-la-liga-del-madrid-y-lo-deja-claro-publicamente " target="_blank">Defensa Central</a> covering supposed interest from the England international right-back.GOAL has confirmed that interest is being shown in the 22-year-old from Santiago Bernabeu, with those admiring glances apparently turning heads in west London.

James intrigued by Chelsea to Real Madrid transfer (Defensa Central)

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, with <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-pole-position-beat-manchester-23843452 " target="_blank">football.london</a> reporting that Roma striker Tammy Abraham and PSV winger Cody Gakpo figure prominently on their wish list.The Gunners are also keen on Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus and Benfica frontman Darwin Nunez, while Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni could be targeted in midfield.

Abraham & Gakpo on Arsenal’s summer wish list (football.london)

Wolves star Ruben Neves has made joining Barcelona his top priority for the summer, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ruben-neves-ojo-barca-13600010" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Neves looks set to look for a move away from Wolves this summer despite having two years left on his contract. Manchester United and Arsenal are after him, but Camp Nou is his preferred destination, though they will have to pay around £100 million to sign him.

Neves chooses Barcelona over Man Utd & Arsenal (Sport)

Portuguese star could leave Wolves with two years left on contract

Lazio have accepted that they will have to sell Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer.The club must raise funds to strengthen in other areas and he is the only player they can make big money off of.But <a href="https://www.violanews.com/calciomercato/tutti-vogliono-hickey-napoli-avanti-ma-ce-anche-la-fiorentina-il-prezzo/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy reports that the club will not accept a bid of less than €80 million for the Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain target.

Lazio will sell Milinkovic-Savic but not for less than €80m (Sky Sport)

The Portland Timbers have signed Brazilian forward Nathan Fogaca, according to <a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/2022/05/portland-timbers-to-sign-nathan-fogaca-to-1st-team-adding-depth-to-striker-spot.html" target="_self">the Oregonian</a>.The club originally signed the 22-year-old attacker to their reserve team in April, but he has now been signed to the first team.Fogava, who previously featured on loan for San Antonio FC, came up through the Coritiba academy in Brazil.

Timbers add forward

Mario Gotze says he is open to playing in MLS in the future.The PSV star is expected to leave the Dutch club in the summer, having previously declared that he would like to play in England, Spain or Italy.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gotze-considers-future-mls-transfer/blt296dbe5826ca8752" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Gotze considers future MLS transfer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks in progress for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patric?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patric</a>’s contract extension with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lazio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lazio</a>, which have offered to the spanish player a renewal until 2027 (€1M/year + add-ons). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1521401972129030144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lazio seek Patric extension

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSV</a> are interested in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCZurich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCZurich</a>’s forward Wilfried <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gnonto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gnonto</a> (born in 2003). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcz</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1521480897832407042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSV interested in Gnonto

Chelsea have earmarked RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol to replace the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rudiger-real-madrid-exit-tuchel-hold-off-chelsea-ownership/blt347e82b23f5797bb">outgoing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.&nbsp;</a>The 20-year-old defender is seen as a good option to play on the left side of a back three and is being considered for a summer move despite his age.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leipzig-s-gvardiol-on-chelsea-s-transfer-shortlist-to/blt710d41f3623dd83f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Leipzig's Gvardiol on Chelsea's transfer shortlist

Lazio are willing to part ways with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic for around €80 million.Many top European teams are after the Serie A star, with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain said to be leading the race.Lazio had been demanding €120m for him last year, but <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milinkovic-savic-lascera-la-lazio-lotito-cambia-il-prezzo-la-sit-56286" target="_blank">Calciomercato </a>reports they have dropped their expectations for this summer.

Lazio drop Milinkovic-Savic asking price

Alessandro Agostini has taken over as Cagliari coach after Walter Mazzarri was sacked on Monday.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✅ | UFFICIALE<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Agostini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Agostini</a> nuovo allenatore del Cagliari. Definito il suo staff tecnico. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/rLZV9truRD">https://t.co/rLZV9truRD</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/forzaCasteddu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#forzaCasteddu</a> <a href="https://t.co/g8lY6qpa5A">pic.twitter.com/g8lY6qpa5A</a>— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1521485421645123585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Agostini replaces Mazzarri as Cagliari coach

Celtic have started negotiations to sign Jota, says <a href="https://abola.pt/nnh/noticias/ver/939291" target="_blank">A Bola</a>.The Scottish side hope to land him on a permanent basis from Benfica.

Celtic in talks to sign Jota

Norwich City will let Max Aarons leave the club this summer - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/30/pay-cuts-departures-trusting-dean-smith-relegated-norwich-city/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The 22-year-old is one of several players the Canaries will invite offers for as they seek to balance their books following their relegation from the Premier League.Aarons has previously been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, with it possible that he could be given the chance to remain in the top-flight when the transfer window reopens.

Norwich will let ex-Man Utd target Aarons leave this summer

Newcastle are set to hand Paul Dummett fresh terms at St James' Park - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18438357/newcastle-eddie-howe-paul-dummett/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The 30-year-old's current deal expires this summer, but Eddie Howe is eager for him to sign an extension.Talks are now ongoing between the two parties and Dummet will likely stay with the Magpies beyond the end of the season, despite only making three Premier League appearances to date in 2021-22.

Newcastle to hand Dummett fresh terms

Nice youngster Flavius Daniliuc is attracting interest from a number of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/flavius-daniliuc-brilla-con-il-nizza-napoli-e-lazio-lo/bltc2ca8ed94059b1f5">GOAL has learned</a>, with Premier League teams joining Napoli and Lazio in tracking the talented defender.Interest in the versatile 21-year-old is predicted to build as his stock continues to soar, with a scramble for his signature set to be sparked at some stage.For now he is continuing to further his development in France, but the expectation is that a player schooled in the academy systems at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will step up onto a more prominent stage at some point in the not too distant future.Read the full article <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/premier-league-clubs-napoli-lazio-race-nice-wonderkid/blt7e0eece764ebe672" target="_blank">here</a>.

Premier League clubs join race for Nice wonderkid Daniliuc

Fulham are returning to the Premier League as Championship title winners and are in the process of drawing up recruitment plans for the summer.According to <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sources-fulham-keeping-tabs-on-players-liverpool-situation-as-focus-turns-to-premier-league-recruitment/ " target="_blank">Football League World</a>, the Cottagers are ready to join the race for Liverpool centre-half Joe Gomez as he continues to struggle for game time at Anfield.

Fulham lining up Liverpool raid for Gomez

According to <a href="https://twitter.com/barcadaily__/status/1521398414444953600?s=24&amp;t=cdnCZLgd3jUQu32IghB7qw " target="_blank">Barca Daily</a>, Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has “always wanted to join Barcelona”.The France-born Spain international has been linked with the Blaugrana in the past, but is back in favour at the Etihad Stadium for now and appears unlikely to be on the move any time soon.

‘Laporte has always wanted to join Barcelona’

Ajax are prepared to offer Steven Bergwijn a way out of Tottenham this summer, claims <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/steven-bergwijn-ready-to-leave-tottenham-due-to-lack-of-minutes-7qtmprj2k? " target="_blank">The Times</a>.The Dutch winger has struggled for game time this season and continues to make no secret of the fact that he would welcome an opportunity to return to his homeland.

Ajax offer Bergwijn a route out of Tottenham

Manchester City are fast closing in on a deal for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, reports <a href="https://www.wettfreunde.net/sportwetten-news/transferexperte-gianluca-di-marzio-joachim-loew-koennte-ein-psg-ziel-sein/ " target="_blank">Wet Freunde</a>.The Blues are eager to get another prolific No.9 onto their books and are said to have made positive progress in talks with a Norwegian frontman that has attracted interest from across Europe.

Man City closing in on Haaland capture

Arsenal are, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10775743/Arsenal-boss-Mikel-Arteta-make-final-attempt-Eddie-Nketiah.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, lining up one final bid to get Eddie Nketiah to sign a new contract.The England U21 international continues to head towards free agency as things stand, but has been catching the eye of late after being given more regular opportunities to prove his worth.

Arsenal to make one final contract offer to Nketiah

Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are preparing to battle it out for Inter defender Stefan de Vrij, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-door-opens-for-tottenham-aston-villa-and-newcastle-to-sign-stefan-de-vrij-after-15m-reveal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Dutch defender is set to be out of contract in 2023 and it is said that his current employers will listen to offers of around £15 million ($19m).

Spurs, Villa & Newcastle to battle it out for De Vrij

Juventus have activated their €40 million (£34m/$42m) purchase option on Federico Chiesa, with the winger completing his permanent transfer from Fiorentina.Chiesa initially joined Juve on loan in October 2020 as they agreed to pay Fiorentina a loan fee of €10m for two seasons with the right of redemption in 2023.The final deal also included an obligation to buy if certain conditions were met, including achieving Champions League qualification for 2022-23, and the Bianconeri have now confirmed the 24-year-old has been bought outright.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-sign-chiesa-eur40m-transfer-purchase-option/blt19a74d554d73fa78" target="_blank">GOAL</a>.

Juventus activate €40m Chiesa purchase option

Barcelona won't sign Wolves winger Adama Traore outright at the end of the season - as <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2022/05/02/62691a2322601d58058b45ce.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports.The 26-year-old moved to Camp Nou on loan in January and the club has the option to buy him outright for €30 million (£25m/$32m).Barca will let Traore return to Wolves and instead look to inject extra funds into negotiations with Ousmane Dembele over a contract renewal.

Barca won't sign Traore outright

Juventus have identified Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/05/02-92383552/juve_in_pressing_per_paredes_la_richiesta_economica_del_psg" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.PSG are open to selling the 27-year-old and the two clubs are now in contact to try and work out a summer deal.€20 million will likely be enough for Juve to land Paredes, who has scored once in 15 Ligue 1 outings for PSG in 2021-22.

Juve target PSG midfielder Paredes

Bayern Munich are eager to bring in RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/pedrogva6/status/1520924575042871297?s=20&amp;t=HB3CIUSRQxyv41JOREruqA" target="_blank">Pedro Almeida</a>.Julian Nagelsmann worked with the 24-year-old when he was in charge at Red Bull Arena and is hoping to arrange a reunion at Allianz Arena this summer.Nkunku has scored 30 goals in 48 appearances for Leipzig this season while setting up another 20 for his team-mates.

Bayern eager to bring in Nkunku

Chelsea are the latest club to express interest in Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/leicester-quattro-big-su-tielemans-50905 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Belgium international has already been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid, but it could be that he becomes the subject of a big-money bid from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea join the race for Leicester star Tielemans

Real Madrid have seen Marcelo become the most decorated player in their illustrious history, with the Brazilian defender claiming a 24th trophy with the club, and he may yet be offered a new contract.That is according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20220502/1001797148/madrid-sopesa-renovar-marcelo-ano-mas.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, who report that terms could be put to the 33-year-old left-back that prevent him from hitting free agency in the summer.

Real Madrid could offer Marcelo a new deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There’s not only Chelsea in the race for Gabriel Slonina, 17 years old GK from Chicago Fire. Blues were really close to sign Slonina before the sanctions - but a host of European top clubs are working on it. 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> Slonina’s now close to making decision on his next club.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1521254608617803778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea face competition for Slonina

Tottenham and Leeds are among the teams considering a summer move for Derby teenager Malcolm Ebiowei.<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18436497/tottenham-leeds-malcolm-ebiowei-derby-arsenal-fulham/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports the Premier League sides have been keeping track of the 18-year-old striker, who has made 18 Championship appearances this season.Championship winners Fulham are also in contention to land him.

Tottenham and Leeds in race to sign Derby's Ebiowei

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources. Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights. Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cf97?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cf97</a> <a href="https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R">pic.twitter.com/8RHrZYiu0R</a>— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulTenorio/status/1521218236783681537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chicago Fire to sign Mueller from Hibs

Barcelona are having a hard time figuring out how to deal with Riqui Puig.The club want to sell the youth academy product to make room for new signings, but <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/el-barca-busca-una-solucion-para-riqui-puig-13600043" target="_blank">Sport</a> says they have been unable to find a club willing to buy him.Only two or three teams are interested and none of them are willing to meet his salary demands.Meanwhile, Puig is determined to stay and fight for his place at Barcelona, so is not looking to take a step down.

Barca struggling with Puig conundrum

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to step up Lautaro interest | Goal.com South Africa

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