Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal plotting £45m Rashford swoop

Arsenal are plotting a summer swoop for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-arsenal-make-move-to-sign-marcus-rashford-as-45m-set-aside/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Gunners have set aside £45 million ($56m) for a new striker and the 24-year-old is at the top of their wishlist.Rashford has been restricted to just 12 Premier League starts for United so far this season and his contract is due to expire in 2023.

Arsenal plotting £45m Rashford swoop (Football Insider)

Paris Saint-Germain are set to battle it out with Manchester United in any transfer scramble for Frenkie de Jong, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/barcellona-de-jong-in-bilico-tre-top-club-su-di-lui-50707 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Barcelona are yet to make the Netherlands international available, but heavyweight outfits from England and France have him in their sights.

PSG to battle Man Utd for De Jong (Calciomercato)

Manchester United and Arsenal are two of the Premier League suitors to have made contact with representatives of Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4652732/ten-hag-tells-man-united-leave-me-alone" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.With the Argentine forward set to become a free agent at the end of the season, Tottenham and Newcastle are also expressing interest in the South American.

Man Utd & Arsenal form part of race for Dybala (ESPN)

Leeds are, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-kalvin-phillips-news-23819809 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, confident that they can retain the services of Kalvin Phillips for at least one more year.The England international has been linked with Manchester United, but those at Elland Road have no intention of sanctioning a sale in the next window – especially not to arch rivals.

Leeds plan to keep Man Utd-linked Phillips (MEN)

Along with a host of other top European clubs, Real Madrid have expressed their interests in signing Chelsea star Reece James, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-early-transfer-approach-chelsea-star-reece-james/bltbff55b359a174385" target="_self">GOAL</a> can confirm.Despite being one of the first names on the team sheet, James' current Chelsea deal, which runs through 2025, does not make him one of the club's biggest earnings.As a result, any delay in contract negotiations for the Blues' highly regarded right wing-back could be exploited by the Spanish giants.Read the full story on <a href="Read the full story on GOAL" target="_self">GOAL</a>

Real Madrid make transfer approach for Reece James

According to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/deportes/laotraliga/20220426/qnq7x6kd2jghloj6b3akohxexy.html " target="_blank">La Razon</a>, Chelsea are lining up Villarreal star Pau Torres as a direct replacement for Real Madrid-bound Antonio Rudiger.The Blues will have to battle Premier League rivals Manchester City for the Spain international centre-half, but they are ready to spend big on a proven performer once a takeover at Stamford Bridge goes through.

Chelsea want Torres as Rudiger replacement (La Razon)

Bayern Munich are eyeing Luka Jovic as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, says <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/jovic-opcion-bayern-relevo-lewandowski-13583313" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The Croatian striker is fed up with life in Madrid and is ready to call it quits as he has not been able to secure a place in the starting XI.With Lewandowski being linked with a move to Barcelona, Jovic could be back in the Bundesliga with the Bavarian giants.

Bayern want Jovic as Lewandowski replacement (Sport)

Liverpool have identified Enes Unal as the man they want to replace Divock Origi.Belgian striker Origi will leave the club when his contract expires this summer and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/delantero-liga-quiere-klopp-suplir-origi-20220428.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that Getafe striker Unal is seen as the ideal candidate to slot into the team in his place.

Liverpool target Getafe star Unal (Fichajes)

Real Madrid could look to sell Toni Kroos this summer.The midfielder's future at the Santiago Bernabeu looked secure, but the relationship between the player and club has been tarnished amid his drop in form.<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/gir-inesperat-toni-kroos-florentino-perez-reial-madrid_749046_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports Madrid are open to letting him leave this year and have decided to go after two midfielders to boost the position.They will target Paul Pogba as he looks set to leave Manchester United this summer, while Aurelien Tchouameni is the other one at the top of their list of targets.

Real Madrid want Pogba & Tchouameni and will sell Kroos (El Nacional)

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer, according to <a href="https://todofichajes.com/el-chelsea-pagara-60me-por-kounde/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a>The deal for the 23-year-old is believed to be worth around €60 million (£50m/$65m).The Blues have been pursuing Kounde for over a year and had bids rejected in both last summer and in January.

Chelsea agree Kounde deal

Emerging Newcastle fan-favourite Bruno Guimaraes has urged his former Lyon team-mate and “best friend” Lucas Paqueta to join him at St James’ Park.Guimaraes has proven a big hit in the north east since joining the Magpies from the French club in January, scoring four goals in 13 appearances to help them move clear of the relegation zone.With Eddie Howe’s side now safe from the drop, thoughts have already begun to turn to the transfer window, and Guimaraes believes Paqueta would be the perfect addition to the Newcastle squad.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/instant-favourite-guimaraes-makes-newcastle-transfer-plea/blte06cfd016378aa6a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Guimaraes: Newcastle should sign 'best friend' Paqueta

Lyon are considering a summer move for Feyenoord full-back Tyrell Malacia, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a726073121485380172-mercato-tyrell-malacia-a-tape-dans-loeil-de-lol" target="_blank">Footmercato.</a>The French club will be on the lookout for a new left-back this summer when Emerson Palmieri returns to parent club Chelsea.Malacia has emerged as a prime target, with a fee in the region of €10 million (£8.3m/$10.9m) believed to be enough to sign the Netherlands international.

Lyon eye Malacia

Kalvin Phillips will turn down any approach from Manchester United this summer out of loyalty to Leeds, according to the <a href="https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/sport/football/176128/king-kalvin-to-snub-manchester-united-out-of-loyalty-to-leeds#Echobox=1651247833-1" target="_blank">Mail.</a>The Red Devils are believed to have made the England international a key summer transfer target, with a £45 million ($58m) bid mooted.However, the 26-year-old feels he cannot betray Leeds fans by moving to their bitter rivals so is ready to snub any offer.

Phillips to snub Man Utd deal

Walker Zimmerman and Hany Mukhtar have signed new contracts at Nashville through to the 2025 season.Mukhtar, who is on a Designated Player contract, has an option to extend that deal through to 2026.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They’re staying N 〽️⚡️ We've extended the contracts of Hany Mukhtar and Walker Zimmerman through the 2025 season.— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NashvilleSC/status/1520103259901419521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mukhtar and Zimmerman sign Nashville contracts

Lazio are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek - according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/lazio/2022/04/28-92266910/lazio_c_e_il_sostituto_ideale_di_milinkovic_loftus_cheek" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>.The 26-year-old worked under Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge in 2018-19 and the Italian manager could look to arrange a reunion at Stadio Olimpico this summer.Lazio have identified Loftus-Cheek as a potential replacement for Sergej Milinković-Savić, who has been strongly linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lazio consider move for Loftus-Cheek

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Willkommen zurück, Danny da Costa! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mainz05?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mainz05</a> <a href="https://t.co/pKFEWVBqMB">pic.twitter.com/pKFEWVBqMB</a>— 1. FSV Mainz 05 (@1FSVMainz05) <a href="https://twitter.com/1FSVMainz05/status/1520040048045002753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mainz confirm free transfer deal for Da Costa

Napoli are keen on signing Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-occhi-su-hickey-38835" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The 19-year-old has also been linked with Newcastle and Milan with his current contract due to expire in 2024.Napoli are hoping to win the race for Scotland international Hickey, who has recorded five goals in 32 Serie A appearances this season.

Napoli keen on Bologna left-back Hickey

Juventus are set to finalise a contract extension for Juventus full-back Mattia De Sciglio - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-de-sciglio-vede-il-rinnovo-ingaggio-spalmato-e-triennale-in-84438" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 29-year-old's current deal is due to expire this summer, but he is ready to commit to fresh terms through to 2025.De Sciglio is also prepared to accept a pay cut on his current €2.7 million annual salary to remain at Juve, for whom he has made 28 appearances in 2021-22 to date.

Juve set to finalise De Sciglio extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">James Rodriguez wants to leave Al Rayyan in the next months. The plan is to come back to European football as soon as possible. 👀🇨🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> His agent will open discussions with clubs in the coming weeks, as per <a href="https://twitter.com/PSierraR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSierraR</a>. <a href="https://t.co/sxYSZCooqO">pic.twitter.com/sxYSZCooqO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1520071654554144768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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James Rodriguez pushing for return to Europe

Celta Vigo left-back Javi Galan is the subject of interest from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/otro-mundo/20220428/1001795033/padre-conocido-estafador-intenta-apunalar-reportero-telemadrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Spanish giants have held initial talks with Jorge Mendes about the 27-year-old, who has sounded out the player's entourage about a potential summer deal.Galan has appeared in 32 La Liga games for Celta so far this term, recording three assists.

Barca interested in Celta Vigo left-back Galan

Barcelona will definitely keep hold of United States international Sergino Dest beyond the summer - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4653244/live-transfer-talk-man-utdarsenal-lead-newcastle-in-race-for-napolis-victor-osimhen" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.The 21-year-old was strongly linked with a January move away from Camp Nou following Dani Alves' return to the club.Dest has also suffered from niggling injuries this season, but Barca have made it clear to the full-back that he remains part of their long-term plans.

Barca will definitely keep Dest beyond the summer

Ralf Rangnick says Manchester United should look to sign "future stars" and has name-dropped Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland ahead of starting his consultancy role at Old Trafford.Man Utd have endured a disappointing 2021-22 which is destined to end without any silverware and will likely see them fail to qualify for the Champions League.A 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea on Thursday all but confirmed the Red Devils will miss out on a top-four finish, and a summer of wholesale changes is expected as Rangnick makes way for the club's new permanent manager, Erik ten Hag.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rangnick-man-utd-haaland-transfer-consultancy/bltc0e59ca5b2b10f4a" target="_self">GOAL</a>.

Rangnick: Man Utd should target 'future stars' - and Haaland

According to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/southampton-fulham-join-race-to-sign-cameron-carter-vickers" target="_self">90min</a>, Southampton and Fulham are among a number of clubs interested in signing Tottenham centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers this summer.Carter-Vickers has impressed during his season loan at Celtic, making 42 appearances in a side who are on course to win both the Premiership and League Cup.Once he returns to Tottenham this June, the 24-year-old will only have one year left on his current contract.

Southampton and Fulham join race for Spurs’ Carter-Vickers

According to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/04/29/newcastle-boss-eddie-howe-has-made-a-decision-to-sign-english-star-on-a-long-term-contract/" target="_self">Caught </a><a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/04/29/newcastle-boss-eddie-howe-has-made-a-decision-to-sign-english-star-on-a-long-term-contract/" target="_self">Offside</a>, Eddie Howe has given the green light to Newcastle's board to sign Aston Villa's Matt Targett on a permanent basis after an impressive loan spell.&nbsp;The English full-back has been one of Newcastle's most consistent performers since joining the club, assisting the Magpies in their bid to avoid relegation.The 26-year-old’s current contract with Aston Villa does not run out until the summer of 2025.

Howe wants to sign Targett on a permanent deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City plans for Phil Foden are still the same since October: new contract until June 2027 with increased salary as part of the agreement. 🔵🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Work in progress to complete the details as soon as possible. ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/VM2GujIfhk">https://t.co/VM2GujIfhk</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519985155053662211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City prepare Increased salary contract for Foden

Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a summer departure from City, but according to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88001014-man-city-open-to-selling-108-g-a-etihad-star-this-summer" target="_self">GiveMeSports</a>, the Premier League champions may instead opt to offload his teammate, Riyad Mahrez.The contracts of Mahrez who joined in 2018, and Jesus who joined in 2017, are both set to expire in the summer of 2023.Reports suggest that the departure of one of Man City's players is required to facilitate for the potential transfer of Erling Haaland.

Man City may look to sale Mahrez over Jesus

Atletico Madrid are considering a raid on neighbours Real for Alvaro Odriozola, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/atletico-madrid-busca-nuevo-lateral-derecho-20220428.html " target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The 26-year-old Spain international full-back faces fierce competition for places at Santiago Bernabeu and may be allowed to leave in order to free up space for further additions.

Atletico consider Real raid for Odriozola

Paris Saint-Germain remain open to offers for Neymar in the next transfer window and will set his asking price at just £76 million ($95m), claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/psg-neymar-transfer-list-loss-26828613 " target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.The Brazilian forward became the most expensive player on the planet when making a €222m (£187m/$235m) switch from Barcelona to Parc des Princes in 2017.

PSG set Neymar asking price at just £76m

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔊 Ralf: "I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season, but will continue my consultancy with Manchester United. "I’m really looking forward to playing my part in helping United become a real force again."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/DmXJJuY55v">pic.twitter.com/DmXJJuY55v</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1519997445047992321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rangnick named new Austria boss

Fulham are the latest side to express interest in Norwich right-back Max Aarons, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-fulham-set-sights-on-signing-norwich-city-star-max-aarons/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The 22-year-old defender has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the past.

Fulham join the hunt for Aarons

Julian Brandt is considering a move away from Borussia Dortmund will favour a switch to the Premier League, claims <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-dieser-spieler-von-borussia-dortmund-plant-einen-moeglichen-sommer-abschied-79916492,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html " target="_blank">Bild</a>.The Germany international winger has been heavily linked with a number of English clubs in the past and may decide to take on a new challenge in 2022.

Brandt favours Premier League move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ We are delighted to announce that Fabian Schär has signed a new two-year contract. Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/fabianschaer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fabianschaer</a>! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1519934577170690050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fabian Schar extends contract at Newcastle

Along with Atletico Madrid, the two clubs are in contention to sign the ex Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, who no longer wants to continue at his current club, Al-Rayyan, <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-posibles-destinos-james-rodriguez-20220428.html" target="_self">Fichajes </a>reports.&nbsp;The Coloumbian did have a spell at Everton in the 2020-21 season, playing under Carlo Ancelotti, and a Premier League return could be on the cards for the 30-year-old.&nbsp;West Ham are wanting to add depth to their squad, while Aston Villa are looking for a replacement should Philippe Coutinho not extend his time in Birmingham past his loan spell.

West Ham and Aston Villa interested in signing Rodriguez.

According to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/bruno-lage-wolves-ready-ruben-neves-offers" target="_self">90 Min</a>, Bruno Lage has confessed that Wolves must be 'ready for anything' when it comes to the future of Ruben Neves.&nbsp;Lage has already claimed that the club would want £100m for the 25-year-old, who could be ready for a move away from Molineux this summer amid interest from multiple top sides.Arsenal, Tottenham, Man Utd, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are amongst the clubs who have shown a keen interest in the Portuguese international.

Lage admits Wolves should be ready for Neves offers

Liverpool have long been linked with Renato Sanches, but the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sadio-mane-roberto-firmino-liverpool-23816659 " target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> reports that he is not a summer target for Jurgen Klopp.The Reds will only move to bolster their midfield options, including launching a raid on Lille for a Portugal international, if somebody leaves their squad from that area of the field in the next window.

Liverpool are not looking at Sanches

<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-arsenal-cedric-verso-l-addio-c-e-il-newcastle-offerta-del-porto-1676046 " target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a> claims that Cedric Soares could head out of Arsenal this summer, with Newcastle and Porto among the clubs considering an approach for his signature.The Portuguese full-back is, however, said to be keen on remaining at Emirates Stadium as he still has twp years left to run on his contract with the Gunners.

Cedric wants Arsenal stay amid Newcastle links

The <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sadio-mane-roberto-firmino-liverpool-23816659 " target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> expects contract offers to be put to Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in the summer.Both men are approaching the final 12 months of their current deals, alongside Mohamed Salah, but quadruple-chasing Liverpool will be doing all they can to put extensions in place.

Liverpool to put fresh terms to Mane & Firmino

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The agreement between Antonio Rüdiger and Real Madrid will be signed in the next few days as expected. New contacts to prepare the paperworks. Deal until June 2026. ⚪️🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> No announcement before the end of the current season but… here we go confirmed! ⏳ <a href="https://t.co/yxAjD8gDMA">pic.twitter.com/yxAjD8gDMA</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1519790447165591553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rudiger to sign four-year deal with Real

Southampton will not allow James Ward-Prowse to leave the club this summer, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764659/Southampton-warn-rivals-James-Ward-Prowse-not-sale-summer.html" target="_blank">the Daily Mail</a>.The Saints star is on the radars of Newcastle and Tottenham, but Southampton will refuse any offer that comes in for him in the next transfer window.

Southampton refuse to sell Ward-Prowse

Ralf Rangnick stopped short of denying claims he could also take charge of Austria's national team.The coach says he will "definitely" take up a consultancy role at Manchester United next season but suggested he could take on another coaching position at the same time.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rangnick-responds-to-austria-job-rumours-after-man-utd-draw/bltc8e3389701699089" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Rangnick responds to Austria job rumours

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