GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Leeds star Kalvin Phillips – according to The Times.
The Midlands outfit will be prepared to pay up to £60 million ($79m) to sign the 26-year-old in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle and West Ham have also been linked with Phillips, but Villa are set to offer him a £10 million per-year deal.
Nicolás Tagliafico: “Barça? The deal was complicated for the club in January – but I think that now, in June, it will be easier”, he told TNT Sport. 🇦🇷 #FCB
Tagliafico has new agents now – and he’s leaving Ajax for sure this summer. pic.twitter.com/HBmMKqHDWA
Real Madrid legend Guti has expressed his belief that the Liga leaders will never sign Erling Haaland if they fail to arrange a summer deal for the Borussia Dortmund star.
Madrid are one of several top clubs chasing Haaland’s signature ahead of the summer transfer window.
GOAL has reported that the 21-year-old is second on the Blancos’ list of targets after Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, and Guti is hopeful that they can push a deal over the line.
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West Ham and Newcastle are vying for the signature of Nantes attacker Ludovic Blas – according to Football Transfers.
The 24-year-old could be available for around £17 million ($23m) in the summer transfer window.
Blas is under contract until 2024 but Nantes are ready to cash in now, with West Ham and Newcastle both eager to sign a man who has recorded eight goals and two assists in 27 Ligue games this term.
Atletico Madrid have submitted an offer for Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto – according to SPORT.
The Liga champions are eager to sign the 30-year-old as a free agent when his contract expires in June.
Roberto has only played a bit-part role for Barca this season, scoring twice in his 12 appearances across all competitions.
Botafogo have agreed a deal for Wolves left-back Marcal – according to Globo Esporte.
The 33-year-old, who moved to Molineux from Lyon for €2 million in 2020, is now approaching the final few months of his contract.
Marcal will join Botafogo on a free transfer when he leaves Wolves, with the Brazilian club now putting the finishing touches on an agreement with the defender.
Dundee goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist has emerged on Manchester United’s transfer radar – according to The Sun.
United want the 30-year-old to provide extra cover for No.1 David De Gea next season.
A spot is set to open up for Siegrist in the summer with Dean Henderson thought to be seeking a move away from Old Trafford.
Juventus defender Merih Demiral is the subject of interest from Manchester United – according to Fanatik.
The Red Devils are weighing up a summer bid for the 24-year-old, who is currently on loan at Atalanta.
Demiral has appeared in 31 games in all competitions for Atalanta so far this season, including two against United in the Champions League group stage, the first of which he managed to grab a goal in a 3-2 defeat.
AC Milan are prepared to sign Ismaël Bennacer contract extension in the coming weeks while they’re also discussing Rafa Leão new long-term deal, to be discussed soon. Both players want to stay 🔴⚫️ #ACMilan
Work in progress for Divock Origi as free agent signing for next season.
Newcastle are planning to offload Jamal Lewis in the summer transfer window – according to Football Insider.
The 24-year-old have set an £8 million asking price for the 24-year-old, who is under contract at St James’ Park until 2025.
Lewis has fallen down the squad pecking order at Newcastle this term, featuring in just five Premier League games.
Luke Ayling is in line for a contract extension at Leeds – according to Football Insider.
The 30-year-old’s current contract expires in 2023, but the Whites are eager to tie him down to fresh terms.
Ayling has appeared in 21 Premier League games for Leeds in 2021-22, recording two goals and two assists.
Divock Origi has told Liverpool officials that he wants to leave the club this summer – according to Football Insider.
The 26-year-old’s current contract expires in June and the Reds had been considering offering him an extension.
Origi wants to move into pastures new in order to start playing more regularly, with Milan reportedly leading the race for his signature.
Monaco have set a €50 million (£42m/$55m) asking price for Aurelien Tchouameni – according to Foot Mercato.
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have all been linked with the 22-year-old, whose current contract does not expire until 2024.
Should Monaco sell Tchouameni this summer, his former club Bordeaux will receive 20 per cent of any final fee.
Newcastle United are weighing up a fresh move for Ben Godfrey, reports the Mirror.
The Everton defender had been linked with the Magpies in January and has been in fine form for the Merseysiders during their battle with relegation this season.
Man Utd are considering a bid for Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, reports the Mirror.
Nicknamed Bono, the shot-stopper is rated among La Liga’s best and has also attracted attention from United’s Champions League vanquishers, Atletico Madrid.
Ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson has urged Declan Rice to take advantage of his recent fine form and leave West Ham this summer.
“Declan Rice should strike while the iron’s hot and leave West Ham this summer. He’s taken his game to another level this season and is playing N’Golo Kante now, affecting things at both ends of the pitch,” Merson explained to the Daily Star.
“I’d be surprised if Declan Rice is playing for West Ham next season. They have completely punched above their weight for months.”
Lucas #Torreira is getting closer to sign for #Fiorentina on a permanent deal. #Viola ask a little discount on the price of the option to buy (€15M). Expected a meeting with #Arsenal in the next days to try to close the agreement. For him contract until 2026 (€3M/year). #AFC https://t.co/AsdNFATIgS
Daniel Farke is in line to become Stoke City’s next manager, according to the Sun.
The ex-Norwich City boss is the top candidate to succeed Michael O’Neill, who is under pressure at the Potters after a run of poor results and could be sacked before season’s end.
Dortmund ace would push Brazilian further down City pecking order
Juventus will offer Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus a potential escape route from the Etihad Stadium this summer, according to the Daily Star.
Jesus has fallen down the pecking order at City, and opportunities for playing time would only decrease should Erling Haaland complete a move to the club.
The Italians believe a bid of around £65 million could prove enough to convince City to sell.
Serie A giants Juventus and Inter are monitoring Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher, claims the Sun.
Gallagher has made a big impression at Crystal Palace this term and both Italian sides have sent scouts to watch his progress at Selhurst Park in recent weeks.
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