Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal open talks with Nunez's agent

Arsenal have opened transfer talks with the agent of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez - according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1584696/Arsenal-transfer-news-shortlist-Darwin-Nunez-Victor-Osimhen-Armando-Broja" target="_self">The Express</a>.The 22-year-old fits the club's policy of only targeting younger players for Mikel Arteta's project and has been targeted because of his ability to play with back to goal.Nunez is currently valued at around £67 million ($88m) and has 26 goals to his name from 33 appearances for Benfica so far this season.

Arsenal open talks with Nunez's agent (The Express)

Juventus are preparing a massive offer for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, writes <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/22-03-2022/juve-salah-dybala-4301971262781.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta</a>.Having been stung by a last-16 Champions League exit and nowhere near first place in Serie A, the organisation wants to fund improvements to the attack even after the addition of Dusan Vlahovic.And Salah is said to be one of the top choices of the Turin outfit amid his contract dispute with Liverpool.

Juventus prepare massive Salah offer (Gazzetta)

Turin club ready to splash cash after early UCL exit

Juventus are keeping a close eye on Ronald Araujo's contract negotiations at Barcelona.The defender is yet to agree to a new deal with the Catalan side and the club are hesitant to improve on their latest offer.With his current deal set to expire in summer 2023, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/03/23/calciomercato-juventus-araujo-rinnovo-barcellona-rudiger-chelsea/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a> says the Serie A side are considering swooping in for him if he decides not to commit his future at Camp Nou.

Juventus ready to pounce on Araujo

Sebastien Haller's form for Ajax has caught the attention of a few top teams in Europe.The Ivory Coast striker is currently being monitored by Borussia Dortmund, Inter and Liverpool, says <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/3-equipos-barajan-fichaje-haller-20220323.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>.The German side are currently the main candidates to sign him, while Inter will consider moving for him if Lautaro Martinez departs soon and Liverpool are looking at him as a possible reinforcement as they prepare for life after Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

Liverpool, Dortmund & Inter all monitoring Haller

Anthony Modeste's agent visited Koln this week to discuss the striker's future with the Bundesliga club, says <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/koeln-news-vertrag-bis-2023-anthony-modestes-zukunft-noch-offen/12573615/34393" target="_blank">Sky</a> in Germany.Modeste's contract at the Bundesliga side expires at the end of next season, but he said recently that he would want to leave if he received a more lucrative offer from elsewhere if one came along.

Modeste open to Koln exit amid talks over future

Franck Kessie's move to Barcelona is all but official.The midfielder has come to an agreement to join the Camp Nou side this summer after telling AC Milan that he would not be signing a new contract.But <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/no-ha-fitxat-pel-reial-madrid-perque-no-creu-en-ancelotti-i-accepta-l-oferta-de-6-5-milions-d_730743_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> reports that the Catalan team were not his only option, as Real Madrid approached him and Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham were also lurking.Kessie was not convinced that Madrid were the right club for him, though, and overlooked all other suitors when he had his head turned by the Blaugrana.

Kessie snubbed Real Madrid, PSG & Spurs for Barcelona

Napoli are preparing for life after Lorenzo Insigne and have set their sights on Domenico Berardi.According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dal-colpo-berardi-ai-gioiellini-traore-e-sinisterra-napoli-a-cac-95983" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, the Stadio San Paolo outfit have made the Sassuolo star their preferred summer signing to strengthen their attack this summer.They are also keeping an eye on his team-mate Hamed Junior&nbsp;Traore and Feyenoord's Luis&nbsp;Sinisterra.

Napoli want Sassuolo star Berardi

Rayo Vallecano star Santiago Comesana has attracted attention from two top La Liga teams.<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/villarreal-valencia-pelean-revelaciones-laliga-20220323.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> reports that both Villarreal and Valencia are looking to strengthen in midfield and are ready to swoop in for the 25-year-old, who has been crucial for Rayo this term.

Villarreal & Valencia battle for Comesana

AC Milan are readying a summer bid for Noa Lang, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/22-03-2022/milan-lang-bruges-regalo-lo-scudetto-4301966077443_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FMilan%2F22-03-2022%2Fmilan-lang-bruges-regalo-lo-scudetto-4301966077443.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The winger has impressed in Belgium with Club Brugge and is interested in making the switch to San Siro, but the club will have to pay around €20 million to get him.

AC Milan target €20m Lang

Cesar Azpilicueta is refusing to talk about his future amid Barcelona's interest in him.The Camp Nou side are trying to lure him back to Spain, but Chelsea hope to hold on to their captain.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-azpilicueta-future-barcelona-offer/blt23d7bfc8dc583e60" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Azpilicueta shuts down future talk amid Barcelona offer

Barcelona have no plans to improve on their latest contract offer to Ronald Araujo, says <a href="https://www.ccma.cat/" target="_blank">Catalunya Radio</a>.The defender has rejected the club's advances so far as he is holding out for a better deal, but they are standing by their latest proposal and will not be improving it.Araujo's current deal expires in summer 2023.

Barca refuse to increase Araujo offer

Juventus are plotting a move for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo this summer.The Serie A side want to strengthen with talented young players and see Zaniolo as an ideal option.They are confident they can come to an agreement with Roma, but hope to talk them down from their €50 million asking price by offering Arthur or Weston McKennie as part of the deal.

Juventus plot Zaniolo bid

Barcelona and Gavi are far from coming to an agreement over a new contract.<a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/gavi-demana-ajuda-xavi-hernandez-renovacio-fcbarcelona-laporta-mateu-alemany_730698_102.html" target="_blank">El Nacional</a> claims the Camp Nou outfit have failed to meet his demands as they want him to accept a low salary.The midfielder has turned to coach Xavi for help, who has told the club's negotiators to reward the Spain international properly, or else he could accept a bigger offer from the Premier League.

Xavi intervenes as Barca fail in Gavi renewal

According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1584778/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Antonio-Rudiger-signing-on-fee-Chelsea" target="_self">Express</a>, as the German international prepares to leave Stamford Bridge, Antonio Rudiger's representatives are demanding a staggering £25 million signing-on fee.Given that there will be no transfer fee, the Chelsea centre-back’s team is understandably&nbsp;attempting to negotiate a lucrative contract for their client.Manchester United remains one of Rudiger's possible destinations, however Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich have all expressed strong interest.

Man Utd must pay £25 million signing-on fee for Rudiger

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ | RENEWAL <a href="https://twitter.com/brozocrypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brozocrypto</a> signs a new deal with Inter until 2026 🖤💙🇭🇷 👉 <a href="https://t.co/QaqBvHoeO5">https://t.co/QaqBvHoeO5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brozovic2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brozovic2026</a> <a href="https://t.co/uYsVIq8vtu">pic.twitter.com/uYsVIq8vtu</a>— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1506644451795554309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Brozovic extends contract with Inter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Premier League refusing to allow clubs to sign players from Ukraine/Russia leagues for rest of the season despite FIFA/UEFA giving special dispensation. Serie A also refusing to but Spain's La Liga is permitting it. <a href="https://t.co/12rZ0oGLp3">https://t.co/12rZ0oGLp3</a>— Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) <a href="https://twitter.com/martynziegler/status/1506632512486920196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Transfers of Ukrainian and Russian league players prohibited by Premier League

Despite interest from a number of other clubs, the Norwegian striker remains Barcelona's top target for the summer, according to<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/barcelona-no-da-perdido-haaland-20220323.html" target="_self"> Fichajes.</a>Haaland is arguably the most sought-after forward in the world right now, with Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich all reportedly interested.However, Barcelona have made it clear to Haaland's entourage that, regardless of the competition, they are still willing to pay the fees required to secure his signature.

Haaland remains Barca’s biggest transfer target

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice would prefer a move to Chelsea over Manchester United - according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/declan-rice-chelsea-fc-man-utd-transfer-news-west-ham-b989942.html" target="_self">Evening Standard</a>.The 23-year-old has been linked with both clubs after another stellar season at the London Stadium, and would favour a return to Chelsea, where he took in a spell as a youth player.West Ham won't let Rice go without a fight, though, and have already set a £150 million ($198m) asking price ahead of the summer transfer window.

Rice prefers Chelsea over Man Utd

Real Madrid have reignited their interest in French defender Dayot Upamecano - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/" target="_self">Le 10 Sport</a>.The 23-year-old is currently playing at Bayern Munich, who he chose to join from RB Leipzig amid a plethora of different options last summer.Madrid were among those who had also been chasing Upamecano, and could return for his signature when the transfer window reopens as Carlo Ancelotti seeks to bolster his options at the back.

Real Madrid reignite Upamecano interest

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Derry teenager Trent Kone-Doherty - according to the <a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/liverpool-set-to-sign-top-irish-underage-prospect-41478124.html" target="_self">Irish Independent</a>.The Reds are in the process of trying to tie up a pre-contract agreement with the winger, who turns 16 in the summer.Kone-Doherty has previously trained with Celtic but Liverpool are set to win the race for his signature by paying Derry a six-figure compensation fee.

Liverpool close in on Derry teenager Kone-Doherty

Levante midfielder Jose Campana is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/diarioas/status/1506534021110681601?s=20&amp;t=zKX1Zm6GdOa773Q-JuhZYw" target="_self">AS</a>.A clause in the 28-year-old's contract will allow him to leave his current club on loan if they are relegated from the Primera Division.Diego Simeone is a keen admirer of Campana and will look to bring him to Atletico in the summer with a potential option to buy.

Atletico interested in Levante midfielder Campana

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Milan Skriniar on his future: “I think I’m gonna stay at Inter. My current contract runs out in June 2023 but I feel Inter will offer me a new deal as they’re happy with my performances”, he told Sporty. 🇸🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> “I think I’m gonna sign a new deal and stay”, he added.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1506574712696098816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Spurs-linked Skriniar confirms commitment to Inter

West Ham will demand £150 million from any club interested in signing the English midfielder this summer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_self">Sky Sports.</a>Declan Rice has become a vital part of David Moyes’ side, and currently occupies the role of vice captain at the club.&nbsp;With this reported fee, he would break the transfer record for a British player, which is currently held by Jack Grealish following his £100 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.

West Ham put £150m price tag on Rice

Man United have interviewed Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag for the position of permanent manager, GOAL can confirm.Along with Mauricio Pochettino, Ten Hag has been viewed by the United hierarchy as one of the top candidates to replace interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.&nbsp;Man Utd are now speeding up their selection process but are yet to make a decision as they are still considering other candidates on their shortlist.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-interview-ten-hag-manager-job-pochettino-lopetegui/blt2bcf3ea042c593f9" target="_self">Read the full story here.</a>

Man Utd interview Ten Hag for permanent manager role

Despite the lengthy transfer saga that occurred in January, Barcelona are now considering keeping the French international, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4623676/live-transfer-talk-barcelona-want-ousmane-dembele-to-stay-despite-psgpremier-league-interest" target="_self">ESPN</a> reports.Prior to Xavi's arrival, Ousmane Dembele rejected Barcelona's contract offer; his current contract expires in the summer of 2022, at which point he will be a free agent.A transfer move in the summer looked to be guaranteed when Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, insisted he should’ve left in January. However, after a few excellent performances, including two assists in the El Clasico, Dembele's tenure at the Camp Nou could be prolonged.

Barcelona want to keep Dembele

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paul Pogba on his future: “We have to be honest, I am not satisfied over the last 5 years, but not at all. This year, it’s dead, we will win nothing again. Whether it is with Manchester or in another club, I want to win trophies”, he told Le Figaro. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/eE0KjnlVMm">pic.twitter.com/eE0KjnlVMm</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1506554378202800135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pogba unsatisfied at Man Utd

Barcelona-linked winger Raphinha has rejected an opening contract extension offer from Leeds United - according to <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/mercado-da-bola/2022/03/21/na-mira-de-gigantes-raphinha-recusa-renovacao-de-contrato-no-leeds.htm" target="_self">UOL</a>.The Brazilian has two-and-a-half years left on his current deal, but won't commit to fresh terms unless the Whites reduce his €70 million (£58m/$77m) release clause.Leeds are reluctant to do so, and having already offered to double his salary, it is unclear whether renewal talks will be reopened.

Barca-linked Raphinha rejects Leeds contract offer

Arsenal and Tottenham are tracking Galatasaray winger Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu - according to Turkish outlet <a href="https://www.aksam.com.tr/spor/ozel-kerem-akturkoglunu-tutmak-zor-dunya-devlerinden-ilk-teklif/haber-1254038" target="_self">Aksam</a>.Lyon, Atletico Madrid and Wolfsburg have also been linked with the 23-year-old, who is currently valued at around £10 million.Akturkoglu has recorded 11 goals and nine assists in 44 games for Galatasaray so far this term, and Arsenal and Spurs both want to lure him to the Premier League.

Arsenal & Tottenham tracking Galatasaray winger Akturkoglu

Leeds United have offered Kalvin Phillips a new deal to ward off potential suitors - according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kalvin-phillips-leeds-to-offer-new-deal-to-midfielder-amid-west-ham-and-aston-villa-interest-0t0fk93r9" target="_self">The Times</a>.The 26-year-old has been linked with a number of different clubs including Aston Villa and Manchester United.Phillips' current contract is due to expire in 2024 but Leeds want to secure his long-term future.

Leeds offer Phillips new deal to ward off suitors

Brazilian midfielder Talisca is the subject of interest from Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-suggestione-talisca-per-l-attacco-del-futuro-31723" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 28-year-old currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia but is eager to return to Europe.Talisca, who has previously played for Benfica and Besiktas, is set to be available for around £12 million when the transfer window reopens.

Roma interested in Brazilian midfielder Talisca

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Quote: New <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MNUFC</a> fullback Kemar Lawrence on Toronto FC exit: “He had different opinions of me; I don’t know opinions because honestly I never spoke to Bob (Bradley). You’d be surprised. Ever since he came in, not before he signed, never spoke to him in my life. It was shocking”— Andy Greder (@andygreder) <a href="https://twitter.com/andygreder/status/1506319648077271057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lawrence blasts Toronto after exit

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jordan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Veretout?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Veretout</a> has turned down <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a>'s bid (€4M/year) to extend his contract (currently expires in 2024) last November. Now the french midfielder is not in Josè <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mourinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mourinho</a>'s plans and is set to leave in the summer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> window. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Roma</a> ask around €15M to sell him— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1506225432831660039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Veretout set to leave Roma

Former Tottenham forward Jermaine Defoe is considering immediate retirement, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18030633/jermain-defoe-retirement-tottenham-england-sunderland/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.The 39-year-old is in the last year of his Sunderland contract but could step away before the end of the season.

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