Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid remain keen on Spurs star Kane

Carlo Ancelotti is the latest addition to the list of potential new Manchester United managers, according to <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2022/04/05/manchester-united-faz-sondagem-e-passa-a-estudar-nome-de-carlo-ancelotti.htm?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_content=geral&amp;utm_campaign=esporte" target="_blank">UOL Sport</a>.The Red Devils had initally set their sights on Ajax's Erik Ten Hag and Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino, but Ancelotti is now also finding favour in the eyes of Old Trafford chiefs.The Italian has previous experience in the Premier League and a strong relationship with some of the United players, especially Cristiano Ronaldo, but is still under contract at Madrid until 2024.

Man Utd set sights on Ancelotti (UOL Sport)

Red Devils considering approach for Real Madrid boss

Paris-Saint Germain have made an offer to Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba-according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pogba-psg-transfer-man-united-23596277" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a>The terms offered by the French club are lower compared to what United are willing to give him to stay at Old Trafford. However, it is looking like<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-rooney-pogba-should-probably-transfer-elsewhere/bltfe538f1dd1e4f592" target="_blank"> it's time to move on for Pogba</a>.The 29-year-old is open to signing for PSG, though it has been reported that a return to Juventus would be the ideal scenario.

PSG make offer to Pogba (MEN)

With his contract running out this summer and performances far from the expected, it is looking like Paul Pogba might justbe on his way out.

Another player that Barcelona are said to have their eye on is prolific Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, who is reportedly open to the idea of making a move to Camp Nou this summer.In an effort to get a deal done there, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lewandowski-da-fichar-barca-13465959 " target="_blank">Sport</a> claims that La Liga giants will use USMNT defender Sergino Dest as a makeweight in an agreement that brings a Polish frontman onto their books.

Bayern to be offered Dest as part of Lewandowski deal (Sport)

Real Madrid have long been linked with Tottenham striker Harry Kane, and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-equipos-pujan-harry-kane-20220402.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that he remains a target for the Blancos.La Liga heavyweights have seen their attention switch to Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in more recent times, but the England captain remains of interest and could be targeted if other deals prove tricky.

Real Madrid remain keen on Spurs star Kane (Fichajes)

The deputy chairman of Turkish side Goztepe has denied reports Roman Abramovich has taken over the Super Lig club.Reports in the Turkish media suggested Abramovich had reached an agreement with the club’s hierarchy, but Talat Papatya has poured cold water on the speculation.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/goztepe-deny-abramovich-takeover/blt4813182f29dbf44c" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

'No such thing' - Turkish club Goztepe deny Abramovich takeover talk

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇸 Sources tell CBS Sports that the Los Angeles Galaxy are in talks over a loan move for Watford and Nigeria centerback William Troost-Ekong.— Roger Gonzalez (@RGonzalezCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1511404451235614728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Galaxy after Watford defender Troost-Ekong

Chelsea and PSG are set to rival Real Madrid in the race to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2022/04/05/soccer/1649158612_666809.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.Real have been scouting the France international, who is valued at €60 million (£50m/$66m), for some time and have made him their prime transfer target.Tchouameni is also believed to have set his heart on a move to Los Blancos, but he may not get the chance should PSG and Chelsea come in with a higher bid.

Chelsea and PSG join Tchouameni race

Crystal Palace are ready to listen to offers for Wilfried Zaha this summer, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10688953/Crystal-Palace-listen-offers-Wilfried-Zaha-summer.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>.The Eagles believe the emergence of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze means they can afford to lose the Ivory Coast international, having previously been reliant on his creativity and goal threat.Zaha's contract also expires in 2023 so the south London club would rather cash-in on the 29-year-old now than risk losing him for nothing next summer.

Palace to listen to offers for Zaha

Christian Pulisic insists he is “happy” at Chelsea and has no concerns about his Stamford Bridge future.Pulisic has made more than 100 appearances for the Blues since joining from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, but his time at the club has also been hampered by a succession of niggling injuries.It has also been an uncertain few weeks for Chelsea off the pitch after owner Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale, but Pulisic remains optimistic that the future is bright in west London.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/usmnt-star-pulisic-happy-at-chelsea-and-optimistic-about/blta820c190bf18c3b7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Pulisic optimistic about Chelsea future

Phil Foden is close to signing a new contract at Manchester City, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/man-city-close-finalising-phil-foden-contract-extension" target="_blank">90Min.</a>The England international, whose current deal expires in 2024, has been in talks over fresh terms for nearly a year and an announcement is expected to be close.City are also hoping to agree new deals for Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in the coming months.

Foden close to agreeing new City deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ronald Araújo will sign his new contract with Barcelona very soon as today talks were more than positive. In the final meeting only lenght of the contract will be discussed - it’s likely gonna be until June 2026. 🔴🔵🇺🇾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> No doubt, Araújo’s gonna stay as he always wanted. <a href="https://t.co/YWrr7uLiaO">pic.twitter.com/YWrr7uLiaO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1511382057112461313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Araujo close to new Barca deal

Roma striker Tammy Abraham would be the “perfect” signing for Arsenal, according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit.Abraham has thrived in Serie A since joining from Chelsea in a €40 million (£34m/$47m) deal last summer, scoring 23 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.With Mikel Arteta expected to be in the market for a frontman at the end of the season, the Spaniard has been urged to consider a move for in-form England international.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tammy-abraham-would-be-perfect-for-arsenal-as-petit-offers/blt02dd8f239b77927e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Abraham would be 'perfect' for Arsenal - Petit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝 Fenerbahçe is planning to use the buying option of 🇺🇾 Diego Rossi's contract to make him a permanent transfer for next season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fenerbahce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fenerbahce</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> <a href="https://t.co/gN70xNDig7">pic.twitter.com/gN70xNDig7</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1511267830058074115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fenerbahce eye Rossi purchase

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bale will leave Real Madrid on a free. His agent Jonathan Barnett tells <a href="https://twitter.com/DeportesCuatro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeportesCuatro</a>: “Bale deserves a grand farewell by the club, Florentino has always supported him” ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> “Bale loves the city of Madrid &amp; Real a lot, ‘parasites’ are the ones that speak ill of him”. <a href="https://t.co/NFrWO51ziP">pic.twitter.com/NFrWO51ziP</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1511355458724020234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bale to leave Madrid on free transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayern have been working on both Noussair Mazraoui and Ryan Gravenberch with Mino Raiola for weeks - kind of ‘two players package’ deal. Talks still ongoing. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Barcelona are waiting for Mazraoui’s final answer, while Ajax are negotiating with Bayern for Gravenberch. <a href="https://t.co/0t0sOerBfc">pic.twitter.com/0t0sOerBfc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1511319416948105228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca in talks to sign Mazraoui & Gravenberch

Newcastle United are open to letting winger Allan Saint-Maximin leave the club this summer, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-open-allan-saint-maximin-summer-exit-wolves-interested" target="_blank">90min.</a>Since joining the Magpies from Nice in 2020, the Frenchman has proved very popular amongst the St James' Park faithful and has been pushing for an extension.However, his salary is far from cheap and a pay rise could prove problematic given his current deal is not due to expire until 2026, with Newcastle now considering a sale as his entourage begins to listen to offers amid links with Barcelona.

Newcastle open to letting Saint-Maximin leave

Liverpool have agreed deals to sign three young players as the Reds continue to build for the future, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-close-to-three-new-signings-after-agreements-reached/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a>Jurgen Klopp's side have reached an agreement in principle to sign Fulham's 19-year-old playmaker Fabio Carvalho, 16-year-old Celtic winger Ben Doak and 15-year-old Derry City winger Trent Kone-Doherty.The Reds were close to signing Carvalho in January before the deal collapsed just before the transfer deadline, but have maintained contact with the Cottagers and have revived the deal ahead of a summer transfer.

Liverpool agree triple deal

Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain is to retire from football at the end of the MLS season, according to the Argentine’s father.The 34-year-old, who is into his third season with Miami, is out of contract in December.There had been speculation the former Real Madrid forward would seek a move back to his native Argentina, where he began his career with River Plate, but his father Jorge appears to have put an end to those rumours.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-miami-real-madrid-higuain-retire/blt96cfd145fb2d9f3f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Higuain 'to retire at end of the season'

Milan closing in on Botman signing

RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer is the subject of interest from Manchester United - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzig-vertrag-nur-bis-2023-welche-englaender-an-laimer-dran-sind-79669770,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_self">BILD</a>.Red Devils interim boss Ralf Rangnick is a keen admirer of the 24-year-old and could recommend him to the Old Trafford board when he steps into a consultancy role this summer.Laimer is still under contract at Leipzig until 2023 but has not yet been offered a contract extension.

Man Utd interested in Leipzig midfielder Laimer

Karim Benzema remains&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/benzema-mbappe-transfer-admission-real-madrid-psg/k0c3x8hzhqt01up0x6iao30w1">eager to see Kylian Mbappe join him at Real Madrid</a>, with the Blancos’ No.9 telling a fellow Frenchman that they could “score twice as many goals, maybe even triple” if paired together at club level.The pair have been working alongside one another on the international stage and are counting down the days to the defence of their World Cup crown in Qatar later this year.Mbappe will have made a big decision on his domestic future by then, as he runs a contract at Paris Saint-Germain down towards free agency, and Benzema is hoping to see the exciting 23-year-old complete a switch to Santiago Bernabeu that has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-real-madrid-sign-mbappe-haaland-huge-salary-savings/blt0a50ec37e2e9772f">been speculated on for several years</a>.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/benzema-mbappe-real-madrid-transfer-triple-goals-statement/blt5ceaa4d4fec1be50" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Benzema trying to tempt Mbappe with 'triple' goals statement

Real Madrid are planning to loan out Eden Hazard for the start of the 2022-23 season, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2022/04/04/soccer/1649071422_455857.html" target="_self">Marca</a>.The 31-year-old has struggled for regular starts under Carlo Ancelotti and has picked up another injury that effectively rules him out for the remainder of the current campaign.Madrid will look to send him to another club on loan so he can take in more minutes ahead of the World Cup with a view to potentially selling him outright in the new year.

Real Madrid planning to loan out Hazard

Newcastle have learned Union Berlin's asking price for Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/geruecht-aus-england-ist-awoniyi-30-millionen-euro-wert-79648318,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_self">BILD</a>.West Ham and Southampton have also been linked with the 24-year-old, who has hit 12 goals in 25 Bundesliga matches this season.The Magpies are looking to win the race for Awoniyi and Union Berlin will let him go if they receive an offer of €25 million (£21m/$27m) or more this summer.

Newcastle learn asking price for Union Berlin's Awoniyi

Brazilian midfielder Allan is set to leave Everton in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18148681/everton-allan-transfer-exit-frank-lampard-exclusive/" target="_self">The Sun</a>.The 31-year-old is still under contract until 2023, but Frank Lampard could let him go one year early as he plots a major squad overhaul.The Everton boss is more interested in signing Manchester United's Donny van de Beek on a permanent deal than giving Allan a prominent role and he will likely be offloaded when the market reopens.

Allan set for Everton departure

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is in talks to sign for Atletico Madrid - according to Portuguese journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/pedrogva6/status/1511094803609571330?s=21&amp;t=zQ5qx2y30VDzp-8RDe14sg" target="_self">Pedro Almeida</a>.The 28-year-old has also spoken to Diego Simeone about potentially moving to Wanda Metropolitano on a free transfer this summer.Dybala has also been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal since Juve's admission that they have been unable to tie him down to a contract extension.

Dybala in talks with Atletico

Tottenham will trigger their option to buy Dejan Kulusevski outright at the end of the season - according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10685613/Tottenham-ready-trigger-25million-deal-Dejan-Kulusevski-summer.html" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>.The 21-year-old joined Spurs from Juventus in a loan deal worth £8 million in January and has impressed in his first few months in the Premier League.Kulusevski is now in line for a permanent move to Tottenham, who are willing to pay £25m ($33m) to bring him onto their books.

Spurs to trigger Kulusevski buy option

Wolves are preparing to lose Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3227050/2022/04/04/ornstein-jack-grealish-to-sign-seven-figure-deal-with-gucci/?source=emp_shared_article " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, with the former expected to link up with Barcelona.The Portugal international midfielder, who has also seen a move to Arsenal speculated on, has proved his worth in the Premier League and is ready for another new challenge.

Neves likely to link up with Barcelona

Real Sociedad will, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/4-jugadores-real-sociedad-saldran-equipo-no-clasifica-europa-20220402.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, be prepared to part with Arsenal-linked Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window if they fail to secure European qualification this season.They currently sit sixth in the Liga table and may see their resolve tested by big money bids for a Sweden international striker even if continental competition is added to their agenda for 2022-23.

Sociedad prepared to sell Arsenal-linked Isak

Antonio Rudiger continues to head towards free agency at Chelsea, with <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-transfer-rudiger-contract-barcelona-26627856" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claiming that the German defender is asking for £113,000-a-week from his next contract.Those at Stamford Bridge are yet to agree terms, as they work under sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich, and that is keeping a door open to the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Rudiger asking for £113k-a-week in contract talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Le <a href="https://twitter.com/FCNantes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCNantes</a> annonce la résiliation, d’un commun accord, du contrat d’𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙚, à compter de ce lundi 4 avril 2022. Le Club souhaite une bonne continuation à Anthony pour la suite de sa carrière.— FC Nantes (@FCNantes) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCNantes/status/1511003498778873861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nantes terminate Limbombe contract

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has said that it is probably time for Paul Pogba to find a new club.The Red Devils' record signing returned to Old Trafford to much fanfare in 2016, but has thus far failed to live up to his lofty price tag with inconsistent displays.And with the France international's contract set to run out in the summer, Rooney feels it's time for the 29-year-old to move on.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-rooney-pogba-should-probably-transfer-elsewhere/bltfe538f1dd1e4f592" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Rooney: Pogba should leave Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝 Manchester City plan to make an offer for 🇧🇪 Charles De Ketelaere during the summer transfer period. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brugge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brugge</a> 🔻 VOLE 🔻 🔜 <a href="https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX">https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX</a> <a href="https://t.co/UvcbrPMePh">pic.twitter.com/UvcbrPMePh</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1510895308741521408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City plot De Ketelaere offer

Tottenham have opened talks with Dane Scarlett over a new deal at the club, says <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-scarlett-talks-contract/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1649085902" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The teenager signed his first professional contract last March, and just over a year on, could pen new terms.Spurs are impressed with his development and remain hopeful for the future.

Spurs open Scarlett talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona will meet with Ronald Araújo’s agents tomorrow, as per <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gerardromero</a> - it’s not the final meeting but an important one about his contract. 🔴🇺🇾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Talks ongoing also with Ousmane Dembélé, while Barça are convinced it’s matter of time to get Gavi’s new deal signed. <a href="https://t.co/ICU3h3zRWI">pic.twitter.com/ICU3h3zRWI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1511054767002431496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca to meet Araujo's agents

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