Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye Lukaku as Haaland alternative

Atletico Madrid have no intention of parting with Marcos Llorente, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2021/03/26/605e111846163ffda28b45bb.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Manchester United are being linked with the highly-rated midfielder, but they have been made aware that a release clause of €120 million (£103m/$142m) would need to be triggered in order for a deal to happen.

Man Utd won’t get Llorente for less than €120m (Marca)

Atletico reluctant to part with midfielder

Real Madrid are exploring the option of signing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in the same window, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20210327/492944688847/haaland-mbappe-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Blancos want to make more marquee additions to their ranks and have made exciting strikers at Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund their top targets.

Real want Mbappe & Haaland in same window (Mundo Deportivo)

Chelsea are considering a bid to re-sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter should they fail in a move for Erling Haaland, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/03/26/chelsea-summer-to-do-list-buy-striker-sort-stays-do-thomas/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> The Blues face intense competition for Haaland's signature this summer, with the likes of&nbsp;Real Madrid, Barcelona and&nbsp;Manchester City all linked with a move for the Norweigan. That has prompted the London club to consider alternatives with Lukaku, who made just 15 appearances in his first spell at the club between 2011 and 2013, high on their wanted list.

Chelsea eye Lukaku as Haaland alternative (Telegraph)

Belgium striker could return for second spell at Stamford Bridge

Miralem Pjanic says he does not want to leave Barcelona despite his difficult first season at the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pjanic-i-didnt-come-to-barcelona-to-leave-after-one-season/1qqxfknru5sen1fx7618ttu4o2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pjanic to fight on at Barca

Manchester City’s parent company City Group is looking to press ahead with a move for Palmeiras forward Wesley. City Group were knocked back&nbsp;last year, but are set to return with an improved offer in the coming weeks, according to <a href="https://esportes.yahoo.com/noticias/grupo-city-promete-proposta-grande-por-wesley-do-palmeiras-132446076.html?soc_src=community&amp;soc_trk=tw" target="_blank">yahoo esportes</a> who suggest a fee of £10.3 million (€12m / $14.16m) will be agreed.

City Group renew interest in Wesley

Sadio Mane has suggested that his immediate future will continue to lie at Liverpool. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mane-liverpool-future-hint-more-proud-than-ever/qe3c7q6l4nwq10a96an154ltm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mane offers hint on Liverpool future

Joachim Low would be a good fit to coach Barcelona, according to former midfielder Xavi. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/low-would-be-a-good-fit-for-barcelona-xavi/cm32z7xnnt0y1o7svu3avou3g" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Xavi backs Low for Barca

Martin Odegaard’s starring displays are causing a problem for Arsenal, as they are resulting in the Norwegian’s asking price&nbsp;increasing. The forward is on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid and has made a positive impression in north London. Arsenal are keen to make the loan move permanent in the summer, but the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/martin-odegaard-arsenal-transfer-news-23803586" target="_blank">Star</a> claims the performances will send his price up to £50 million ($68.9m / €58.4m).

Odegaard’s price rockets to £50m

Raheem Sterling’s contract talks with Manchester City have been put on ice until the summer. Talks over an extension to a contract that runs until 2023 began before Christmas, but the player has changed agent&nbsp;since they began. The <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-raheem-sterling-contract-23807787" target="_blank">Star</a> claims the change in representative has prompted the talks to be put on hold, but that both parties are ‘relaxed’ about the situation.

Sterling's City contract talks on hold

Real Betis forward Nabil Fekir has caught the eye of new Barcelona president Joan Laporta. According to <a href="https://www.elgoldigital.com/el-presidente-del-fc-barcelona-arrincona-al-betis-por-fekir/" target="_blank">El Gol Digital</a>, Laporta taking the reins at Camp Nou has increased the chances of a move for Fekir being pushed through. Arsenal are reportedly interested in the Frenchman, but his preference is to remain in Spain and that could tip the balance in Barca’s favour.

Fekir on Laporta's Barca wishlist

Tiemoue Bakayoko’s agent has said the midfielder is open to the prospect of extending his loan spell at Napoli from Chelsea. The Frenchman&nbsp;joined Chelsea from Monaco in 2017, but cut little ice in west London and has spent the last three seasons away from the club. He is currently at Napoli, following spells at AC Milan and Monaco, and is open to the prospect of remaining in Naples. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bakayoko-open-to-extending-loan-at-napoli-from-chelsea/1o1wyx64sn4k21fwomwb8l2y7a" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Bakayoko open to extending loan at Napoli from Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gabriel Heinze confirms that Alan Franco has signed with Atlanta United. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FelipeCar/status/1375859855664295937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Heinze confirms Franco's Atlanta Utd arrival

Juventus, Inter and Roma have all made efforts to land Domenico Berardi in recent transfer windows, says Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali. The 26-year-old forward briefly spent time in Turin as a youngster, but has shunned that spotlight as a senior star. He is now an established Serie A performer and Italy international, with admiring glances from afar continuing to be ignored as he remains fiercely loyal to his current employers. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-inter-roma-berardi-approaches-knocked-back-sassuolo/19ke0mbc1m6ps1m9tjkagkoo80" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Sassuolo director makes Berardi transfer admission

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has aimed a dig at the weather in England and left the door open for&nbsp;a return to Napoli&nbsp;at some stage in the future. The Brazil-born Italy international is in his third season at Stamford Bridge, having&nbsp;followed Maurizio Sarri to west London in the summer of 2018. He has seen a retracing of steps to Serie A mooted at regular intervals and has admitted that he is still struggling to get to grips with the inclement conditions in Britain. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/they-dont-even-know-what-the-sun-is-jorginho-leaves-door/1xffnkjufu39d1et59acl39r3i" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Jorginho leaves door open for Napoli return from Chelsea

Real Madrid have no desire to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club. Following Juvenuts’ exit from the Champions League, it was claimed that Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes had contacted Real about a possible return. Neither party has done anything to cool the speculation, but <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/03/27/605e0180ca4741fc678b45ed.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>’s Jose Felix Diaz claims the club are not interested in a deal. The global pandemic has hit finances hard and that is one of the key factors why Real will not bring Ronaldo back to Madrid.

Real not interested in Ronaldo reunion

The agent of Inter Milan midfielder Arturo Vidal has claimed there have been multiple offers for his client, but stressed that the Chilean has no intention of leaving San Siro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/vidal-agent-confirms-transfer-offers-claims-inter-midfielder/134rqwzrmr83v1kjhlx3gj1bgn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Vidal not considering Inter exit 

Gareth Bale’s time as a Real Madrid player is over. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/03/27/605ce5cb46163fcf2d8b461c.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>’s Jose Felix Diaz claims it would take a radical shift in stance from the club for Bale to play for them again. The club do not doubt his quality, but feel they would be better served by getting the forward’s wages off the salary bill.

Bale's time at Madrid 'over'

Manchester United came “extremely close” to signing Ismaila Sarr from Watford during the summer of 2020, claims former Hornets technical director Filippo Giraldi. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-extremely-close-sarr-signing-former-watford-director/17zg0uq7brr051c4e2o80ck11g" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

United came close to Sarr signing

Leeds are looking into signing Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-set-sights-on-ocampos/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Whites want to do a deal for the 26-year-old at less than his £62 million ($86m) release clause.

Leeds looking into Ocampos deal

Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier has emerged as an alternative target for Paris Saint-Germain, claims <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/paris-saint-germain-consider-move-for-leeds-goalkeeper-illan-meslier-1.1191989" target="_blank">The National.</a> The Ligue 1 giants have been heavily linked with Hugo Lloris, but a raid on Elland Road could be launched if a World Cup winner cannot be prised away from Tottenham.

PSG make Meslier an alternative keeper target

Lucas Torreira is prepared to rejoin the ranks at Arsenal, reports <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/2479073/2021/03/27/arsenals-torreira-loan-to-atletico-lack-of-fixed-fee-in-deal-may-backfire/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Uruguayan midfielder is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, but no permanent deal will be done there and the South American is happy to head back to England if he gets assurances over game time.

Torreira could head back to Arsenal

Sevilla and Roma have joined the race for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4345654/dortmund-set-haaland-fee-at-180m-tiktok-torment-at-barcelona" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The Frenchman has seen a move away from Emirates Stadium mooted for some time, with it possible that he could head for Spain or Italy.

Sevilla & Roma join the race for Lacazette

Rodrigo is looking to leave Leeds after just one season at Elland Road, claims<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/rumores-fichajes-rodrigo-quiere-volver-liga-equipos-le-abren-puertas-20210326.html" target="_blank"> Fichajes.</a> The Spain international forward is reportedly keen to head back to his homeland after struggling to settle in England.

Rodrigo wants Leeds exit

Norwich playmaker Emi Buendia remains an option that Arsenal are considering, reports <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sources-arsenals-stance-on-norwich-star-emi-buendia-amid-odegaard-talk/" target="_blank">Football League World.</a> Any move from the Gunners this summer depends on what happens with Martin Odegaard when his loan spell from Real Madrid comes to a close.

Buendia still an option for Arsenal

Juventus have reached out to Moise Kean's agent to discuss a move for the Italy international, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/psg-kean-ha-deciso-il-suo-futuro-la-juve-si-e-attivata-quei-50-m-90171" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. But the 21-year-old would rather stay at Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent basis once his loan from Everton expires at the end of the season.

Kean wants PSG stay despite Juventus interest

Edinson Cavani has been advised to&nbsp;leave Manchester United for Boca Juniors this summer, with Uruguay assistant coach Mario Rebollo talking up the benefits of heading back to South America. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cavani-man-utd-exit-advice-uruguay-coach-boca-juniors/m88jxeh8jyqt1fuprol34b3ib" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Cavani offered Man Utd exit advice

AC Milan will make a move for Lille goalkeeper&nbsp;Mike Maignan should they lose Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/27-03-2021/milan-aspetta-donnarumma-pensa-maignan-gollini-4001824204265_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FMilan%2F27-03-2021%2Fmilan-aspetta-donnarumma-pensa-maignan-gollini-4001824204265.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. The 25-year-old is also being monitored by Tottenham, but Milan will swoop in should Donnarumma refuse to sign a new contract.

AC Milan lead Tottenham in Maignan chase

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 Scott Allan has joined Inverness CT on loan. The 29 year is looking to continue his recovery back to full fitness by building up his match fitness with the Championship side. — Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1375764543696158722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Allan leaves Hibs for Inverness

Sir Alex Ferguson says he looked for determination in instinct when it came to recruiting players for Manchester United. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ferguson-reveals-traits-he-looked-for-in-man-utd-signings/lcv8o8ierwj51p1k9nhnj3t98" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ferguson reveals traits he looked for in Man Utd signings

Bayern Munich are lining up an attempt to sign&nbsp;Michael Olise from Reading. <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-bayern-munich-leading-chelsea-man-city-chase-reading-starlet" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>&nbsp;reports the German side are leading the race to sign the 19-year-old this summer, though Chelsea and Manchester City are also after him.

Bayern plot bid for Man City and Chelsea target

Stuttgart striker&nbsp;Sasa Kalajdzic is being monitored by Newcastle, Juventus and RB Leipzig,&nbsp;Sport Bild. The 23-year-old is available at around €25 million this summer.

Newcastle, Juventus & RB Leipzig want Kalajdzic 

Moussa Marega could leave Porto this summer, according to his agent. The 29-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and it has been reported that he is close to signing a new deal. But his agent has denied such claims, saying: "Until this date we have not talked about&nbsp;Marega's situation. We are going to meet."

Porto yet to start talks with Marega

Arturo Vidal could end up at Marseille or Galatasaray this summer. The midfielder wants to renew his contract at Inter, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/juventus-gosens-o-emerson-con-l-addio-di-alex-sandro-inter-vidal-vuole-restare-ma-marsiglia-e-galatasaray-ci-pensano-roma-per-la-porta-c-e-anche-golli-1513736" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>&nbsp;reports former Chile manager Jorge Sampaoli wants to reunite with him in France, while the Turkish side are eyeing him, too.

Marseille and Galatasaray want Vidal

Chelsea could move for Porto star Jesus Corona this summer. <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/nucleo-duro-do-fc-porto-espera-por-dois-e-corona-custa-25-milhoes-ate-junho-13497782.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>&nbsp;claims the Premier League side are among the suitors for the Mexico international, who could go for around €25 million.

Chelsea target €25m Corona

Sporting C.P. defender Nuno Mendes has been backed to make a big-money move this summer having been dubbed the top talent in Portuguese football. The 18-year-old only made his first-team bow&nbsp;in June, but he has enjoyed a rapid rise, which culminated in him&nbsp;making his international debut as a starter in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/big-european-club-looking-at-him-nxgn-nuno-mendes-summer/y3d8wgcgjnoe1gq5gjly2lph3" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

In-demand NXGN star Mendes backed for summer transfer

Martin Odegaard is expected to stay at Arsenal on a permanent basis. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-big-new-development-in-arsenal-bid-to-sign-odegaard/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims the midfielder is not wanted at Real Madrid by Zinedine Zidane and will certainly be allowed to leave the club this summer if the Frenchman keeps his job.

Odegaard a step closer to Arsenal stay

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola has stated his desire to lure Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to his league or to Major League Soccer. The two North American top flights have been in discussions over a merger and Arriola believes that as the leagues continue to grow, they could sign one of the two biggest stars in football over the past decade.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-or-ronaldo-could-come-to-mexico-or-mls-claims-liga-mx/t30uhfoyf4k81jybip748ywo0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Messi or Ronaldo could sign in Mexico or MLS - Liga MX chief

Jurgen Klopp has made a final plea to Liverpool's owners to re-sign Georginio Wijnaldum, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/jurgen-klopp-makes-final-plea-to-liverpool-board-to-keep-georginio-wijnaldum-exclusive" target="_blank">90min</a>. Wijnaldum's contract runs out at the end of the season and the 30-year-old appears no closer to signing a new deal at Anfield.&nbsp; As reports suggest Wijnaldum has an agreement&nbsp;with Barcelona, Klopp has urged Liverpool's owners to pay the Dutch midfielder what he is demanding.&nbsp;

Klopp makes final plea to keep Wijnaldum

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BristolCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BristolCity</a> have completed the signing of right-back Danny Simpson until the end of the season. Read more: 👇— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1375499086531543040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Former Leicester defender Simpson signs with Bristol

Marseille are hoping to land&nbsp;Toulouse winger Amine Adli this summer, reports <a href="https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/6304903/mercato-om-pablo-longoria-a-rencontre-amine-adli.html" target="_blank">La Provence</a>. The Ligue 1 outfit moved for the 20-year-old in January but saw their efforts rebuffed, but are determined to try again in the summer.

Marseille keen on Adli move

Newcastle are ready to make&nbsp;an £8 million ($11m) bid for Celtic&nbsp;defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9408377/Newcastle-United-ready-launch-8m-bid-Celtic-defender-Kristoffer-Ajer.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Norway international is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract with the Glasgow giants, meaning they may be forced to cash in on the 22-year-old this summer rather than risk losing him for free next year. Newcastle have been long-term admirers of&nbsp;Ajer, but concede that any move is dependent on the club avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Magpies make move for Ajer

Manchester United are considering offering&nbsp;Jesse Lingard a new contract after being impressed with his performances while on loan at West Ham, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14467676/man-utd-jesse-lingard-contract-transfer/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The England forward, who has 12 months left on his current Man Utd contract,&nbsp;appears revitalised since joining the Hammers in January, scoring five goals in seven appearances. West Ham are keen to pursue a permanent deal in the summer but his displays have prompted a rethink at Old Trafford, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now&nbsp;ready to offer him a second chance and a new three-year contract.

Red Devils consider Lingard deal

Leicester and Aston Villa are interested in Rangers defender&nbsp;Filip Helander, reports <a href="https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/R90KO2/avslojar-landslagsmittbacken-jagas-av-premier-league-klubbar" target="_blank">Aftonbladet.</a> The 27-year-old has impressed since joining the Glasgow giants from Bologna in 2019, helping the club win their first Scottish Premiership title for a decade. Should he leave Ibrox then&nbsp;Elfsborg&nbsp;defender Joseph Okumu is being lined up as a replacement.

Prem duo eye Rangers star

Valencia will attempt to re-sign defender Jeison Murillo this summer, reports <a href="https://www.todofichajes.com/el-valencia-volvera-a-por-murillo/" target="_blank">Todofichajes.</a> The 28-year-old left Los Che for Sampdoria in 2019 before being loaned out to Celta Vigo in the summer of 2020. Celta do not intend to take up an option to sign Murillo permanently at the end of this season and Sampdoria are keen to move him on, with Valencia poised to try and bring the Colombia international back to the Mestalla.

Valencia keen for Murillo return

Barcelona are ready to make a move for Valencia winger Fabio Blanco, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-lanza-fabio-blanco-nuevo-11614541" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The 17-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to agree a new deal, with new Barca sporting director Mateu Alemany&nbsp;ready to make a move. The teenager, dubbed the 'next Ferran Torres', is already a regular in Valencia's Under-19&nbsp;side and has been capped by Spain at youth level.

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