Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Al-Hilal open Raphinha talks with Barcelona as Saudi giants eye blockbuster €100m deal

Al-Hilal are reportedly reigniting their pursuit of Barcelona winger Raphinha as they look to bolster their frontline for the upcoming campaign, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/arabia-saudi/millonaria-oferta-arabia-saudi-raphinha-116512447" target="_blank">Sport.</a>The Riyadh-based club, still seeking an attacking spark after Neymar’s winter departure, have tabled a lucrative four-year deal for the 27-year-old. The proposed contract is worth a staggering $200 million in total, with $50m offered annually through to 2029. Meanwhile, Barcelona will earn $100m in transfer fees.

Al-Hilal revive interest in Raphinha with massive offer

Per the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-offer-marcus-rashford-35085240" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, Manchester United are looking to sign Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins as they are reportedly prepared to send Marcus Rashford out on a swap deal. Rashford, who is currently on loan at Villa, is expected to leave the Red Devils, and the club have set a price of £40m for the English striker.

Man Utd ready to offer Rashford to sign Watkins

Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero has held talks with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone ahead of a potential summer move, per a new report.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristian-romero-diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-summer-move-tottenham-argentina-exit-hint/blt1e9d5edf4649134f" target="_blank">Read the details on GOAL</a>

Spurs centre-back Romero holds talks with Simeone

Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister has broken his silence on Real Madrid's reported interest in his services.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alexis-mac-allister-breaks-silence-on-real-madrid-interest-liverpool-midfielder-reveals-stance-potential-summer-transfer/blt88e226c88c8be7b5#cs0539dc4d13aaa5b0" target="_blank">Find out what he said on GOAL</a>

Mac Allister breaks silence on Real Madrid interest

Roy Keane has talked up the possibility of Kevin De Bruyne joining Manchester United after he leaves fierce rivals Manchester City in the summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/roy-keane-gives-reason-kevin-de-bruyne-seal-shocking-man-utd-transfer-man-city-legend-leaves-door-open-joining-another-premier-league-club/blt942cbef3bc829144" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Keane gives reason De Bruyne could seal shocking Man Utd transfer

Manchester United and Victor Osimhen have reportedly reached an 'agreement in principle' over a potential summer transfer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-reach-agreement-in-principle-victor-osimhen-transfer-final-price-tag-napoli-loanee-revealed/bltf41e33d7c47726d9" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Man Utd reach agreement for Osimhen as final price tag revealed

Vinicius Junior has snubbed Saudi Arabia and will sign a new contract with Real Madrid that will be announced towards the end of the season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-makes-final-decision-saudi-arabia-transfer-real-madrid-prepare-huge-announcement/bltcee5d95cb966d354" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Vini makes final decision on Saudi move as Real prepare huge announcement

Santiago Muñoz is heading to MLS with hopes of jump-starting his professional career. After appearing in just 12 matches during the Clausura 2025, the 22-year-old forward will join Sporting Kansas City on loan with a purchase option, the team announced Tuesday.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/santiago-munoz-heads-to-mls-the-22-year-old-forward-will-join-sporting-kansas-city-on-loan-from-santos-laguna-with-a-purchase-option/blt0eb6e55c9669d3ad#cs135ee44d3ee01e2f" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Sporting KC acquire Munoz on loan from Santos Laguna

Matheus Cunha is attracting major attention ahead of the summer transfer window, with five Premier League clubs — including Manchester United — expressing firm interest in the Brazilian attacker, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=9473818#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a>Both Arsenal and Aston Villa have reportedly initiated preliminary talks regarding a possible deal for the 25-year-old forward, who has impressed during his time at Wolves. Clubs from the Saudi Pro League are also prepared to activate Cunha’s £64 million release clause, adding a competitive financial dimension to the pursuit of the Brazil international.

Man Utd face competition for Cunha

Ruben Amorim is expected to revamp his Manchester United squad after a dismal season for the Red Devils. The Portuguese coach wants to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves, with United hoping to pay his £62.5 million release clause in instalments, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/04/22/man-utd-transfer-news-wolves-open-deal-for-matheus-cunha/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Red Devils are also believed to be admirers of Liam Delap, who has a £30m release clause in his Ipswich contract.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-double-deal-matheus-cunha-liam-delap-transfers-swap-victor-osimhen/blt7f753724e8b43635#csfaf97542ac6a84e2" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd working to quickly close Cunha & Delap transfers

Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1914715390829035625" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>, Bayer Leverkusen are in touch with Manchester City as they discuss a possible move for their midfield sensation James McAtee. Pep Guardiola wants to keep the player at the club, however, the 22-year-old is open to a move as he look for more game time.

Leverkusen eye move for Man City's McAtee

Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1914744208386117924" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is all set to exit Etihad Stadium in the summer as the Brazilian, along with his new agent Julio Cesar are exploring options in the Saudi Pro League. If Ederson leaves, City are expected to go after FC Porto's Diogo Costa.

Ederson set to leave Man City in the summer

Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig will demand a transfer fee in the region of €80 million if Xavi Simons leave the club in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1914680913025188214" target="_blank">Florian Plattenberg</a>. Several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester United have shown interest in the Dutch midfielder.

RB Leipzig set asking price for Xavi Simons

Newcastle United are believed to value Alexander Isak at around £120 million which would make any summer deal extremely difficult for the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea. However, ex-Chelsea star Gus Poyet believes the striker should look for a summer exit as he deserves to be playing at a higher level.Poyet told <a href="https://casinoutanspelpaus.io/" target="_blank">Makthavare</a>: "With all due respect to Newcastle, Alexander Isak belongs at a higher level. He will be on the radar of every big club in the world, there are many opportunities for him if he wants to leave the club. I love him as a player, as he just gets on with his job and performs week in, week out for Newcastle and that’s why he has the interest of so many big sides. He can go anywhere, you look at a team like Arsenal, they will be on the lookout for a centre forward, he would be a brilliant option for them. I’m biased, of course, but I would love to see at Chelsea. I have known him since his time at Real Sociedad – his characteristics, his movement and his finishing is sublime. He is brilliant and is exactly what the club needs. You could say this about any club in world football, though, as he is one of the best around."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alexander-isak-higher-level-newcastle-warned-striker-arsenal-chelsea/blt569fe5faa663b878#cs2e4d63eb22bb55be" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Newcastle warned Isak should consider move to Arsenal or Chelsea

Dejan Kulusevski shared his thoughts on Tottenham's transfer activity after the team's latest defeat to Nottingham Forest.He told reporters: "[The top clubs have] been doing it many years. They know exactly what they're doing. They're bringing in a lot of players that are ready to play both competitions. And they are prepared for it. This year we cannot say that we're prepared for it because we had so many injuries and we did a lot of things wrong from the beginning of the season and we're paying for it right now. After big nights like Thursday, you always go down. That's why teams who are in more competitions are paying [a price]. We're not handling it right, we're not handling it well. Because after 16 minutes we'd conceded three goals, with the offside goal. Then it's hard to win football games. It's not good enough. Then we played some good football but if you're not doing everything right, you will not win games."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dejan-kulusevski-slams-tottenham-transfer-activity-claim-other-clubs-more-prepared/blt23dc9c0a86b0452a#csa59cd710c6bd776d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Kulusevski slams Tottenham's transfer activity

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a 'snake' for wanting to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid, according to Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero.City icon Aguero told <a href="https://stake.com/blog/sergio-aguero-april-2025-football-insights-exclusive-interview" target="_blank">Stake.com</a>: "I think the decisions that players make ought to be respected. Alexander-Arnold has given so much to the team, he’s allowed them to achieve many great things. I get the passion fans feel for their team, but I think going as far as calling him a 'snake' seems a bit too rich for me."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-isnt-snake-sergio-aguero-defence-alexander-arnold-free-transfer-liverpool-real-madrid/bltccac86cb373e7c92#cs9fb1377306ccebf7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Aguero jumps to defence of Trent as free transfer to Madrid nears

Tottenham Hotspur have endured a miserable season and are set to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, even if he wins the Europa League, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/04/22/ange-postecoglou-tottenham-exit-spurs-europa-league/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ange-postecoglou-tottenham-almost-over-australian-coach-likely-leave-spurs-regardless-europa-league/blt335572dd59155a2e#cs0463557ec27f8300" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Postecoglou's Tottenham reign is almost over!

RB Leipzig left-back David Raum could be on his way out of the club this summer, with Sky Sport (h/t <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsgermany.com/2025/david-raum-could-leave-rb-leipzig-in-the-summer-with-clubs-from-the-premier-league-interested/" target="_blank">Get German Football News</a>) reporting that a host of Premier League clubs are interested in the former TSG 1899 Hoffenheim star, who could be available for as low as €35-40 million.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/premier-league-clubs-german-full-back-lamine-yamal-toughest-opponent-35m-release-clause-revealed/bltfca39f79457e2409#csc19f992c052bbb4d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Premier League clubs set to battle for German full-back

Carlo has broken his silence on swirling rumours surrounding his Real Madrid future, addressing the growing speculation in a composed manner. Speaking ahead of Madrid’s midweek La Liga clash against Getafe, Ancelotti declared his commitment to the club and underlined the affection he still holds for Los Blancos while rubbishing talk of tension with club president Florentino Perez and the rest of the board. He said, "I have no grudges against anyone. I love this club, and I hope I can stay as long as possible," he told reporters. "When this is over, I'll be grateful and take my hat off to this club. The honeymoon continues. I’m very happy, contented. There is a lot of pressure, true, but that is always the case at this point of the season. I’m happy with the club, they know this has been a tough season. Stress is fuel – it doesn’t bother me, it gives me more energy."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-issues-honest-response-real-madrid-sack-talk-under-fire-manager-holding-no-grudges-against-florentino-perez-board/blt4ec69b9a2847c631#cs16f07d22c059917f" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ancelotti issues honest response to Real Madrid sack talk

Victor Osimhen has been billed as a “transformational signing” for Manchester United by Louis Saha, with the Red Devils urged to snap up the “perfect” striker.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-transformational-signing-man-utd-red-devils-transfer-perfect-nigeria-international-striker/blt5821050b99ef0b53#cs766e64a7bb4a8034" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Osimhen billed as ‘transformational signing’ for Man Utd

Norwich City have confirmed that Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere will take charge of their last two games of the season after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jack-wilshere-lands-first-head-coaching-job-norwich-johannes-hoff-thorup-sacking-huge-final-day-championship-showdown-ex-arsenal-team-mate-aaron-ramsey/bltad846eac1308d977" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Wilshere lands first head coaching job at Norwich after Thorup sacking

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has reportedly set his sights on signing for Barcelona - but he will have to make a 'compromise' to join.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/aston-villa-blow-man-utd-loanee-marcus-rashford-barcelona-transfer-decision-compromise-needed-seal-la-liga-move/bltd9890d75f64f11ec" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Rashford makes Barca transfer decision but 'compromise' needed

Burnley’s return to the English top flight has activated a clause in Jaidon Anthony’s loan deal, ensuring he will make a permanent switch from Bournemouth this summer.<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfers-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=9472333#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports that the agreement included a mandatory purchase clause worth £8 million, which became effective following Burnley's successful promotion campaign. Had Burnley failed to secure promotion, the club would have had the opportunity to sign the winger for a higher fee of £10 million under an optional clause instead.

Anthony set for permanent Burnley move after promotion

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to emulate an Arsenal legend by sealing a shock transfer to Greek giants Panathinaikos if he leaves Al-Nassr.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-urged-follow-footsteps-arsenal-legend-shock-new-club-leaves-al-nassr/bltf60af558f70502dd" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Ronaldo urged to emulate Arsenal icon & join shock new club

Tottenham star Cristian Romero may have hinted his time with the club is drawing to a close after saying he is "looking for new places" to develop.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-alert-cristian-romero-huge-tottenham-transfer-hint-plan-look-for-new-places/blt0695b9e6d73fb9bf" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Real Madrid target Romero admits plan to 'look for new places'

Lionesses star Lotte Wubben-Moy has signed a new Arsenal contract, continuing the long association with the club she joined at the age of 13.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/huge-amount-of-pride-lionesses-star-lotte-wubben-moy-signs-new-arsenal-contract-to-continue-gunners-journey-that-began-aged-13/blt6d26dddb2f2290bc" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Lionesses star Wubben-Moy signs new Arsenal contract

AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly tracking the progress of Riccardo Orsolini as both clubs consider a summer move, according to Italian journalist <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1914369241785958626" target="_blank">Nicolo Schira.</a>Bologna regard the 28-year-old as an essential part of their squad and are reluctant to part ways with him. During the January window, the club rejected a proposal worth €18 million, which also included a loan offer for Milan’s Noah Okafor.

Serie A giants monitor Bologna star Orsolini

Manchester United have reportedly zeroed in on Andre Onana's successor, but will face competition from arch-rivals Manchester City.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/andre-onana-successor-decided-porto-prepare-bidding-war-man-utd-join-man-city-bid-eur75m-goalkeeper-diogo-costa/blt4a7aefc3db393d03" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Onana's Man Utd successor decided with bidding war on the cards

Manchester United are making steady progress in their efforts to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14632637/Man-United-edge-closer-reaching-agreement-Wolves-forward-Matheus-Cunha-star-eager-play-Ruben-Amorim.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail.</a>Newcastle United have also shown strong interest in the 25-year-old, but United have moved ahead in the race, positioning themselves as the frontrunners for his signature.

United make progress in pursuit of Cunha

Manchester United are eyeing a move for River Plate sensation, Franco Mastantuono, who has been dubbed the 'Argentine Phil Foden'.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-plot-gbp38m-bid-sign-river-plate-teenager-compared-to-phil-foden-in-summer/blt10b9ae795709a10d#cs700d24a75ba26d76" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Man Utd plot £38m bid to sign River Plate teenager

Per Sky Sports' <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1914354284239396944" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>, Bayern Munich are all set to resume contract talks with star winger Leroy Sane's representatives as they are determined to extend the player's contract. Bayern chief Max Eberl is reportedly willing to offer a deal that runs until 2028, and the total pay package for the player will be in the region of €14–16 million gross.

Bayern are set to resume talks with Sane

Former Tottenham and Manchester United forward Teddy Sheringham has told <a href="https://www.casinohawks.com/" target="_blank">Casino Hawks</a> that Harry Kane, 31, still has two to three years left in him at the "top level" and that Chelsea or Villa could make a move for him. He added that the England captain is the "finished article" and will not be short of offers.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-join-chelsea-aston-villa-bayern-munich-striker-premier-league-return-nicolas-jackson-finished-article/blt10812c315aad9cbc#csf87cf109f93e1a30" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Kane backed to make Premier League return 

Per <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/enthuellt-diese-top-klubs-koennen-die-guirassy-klausel-ziehen/13353220/34942" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> in Germany, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal will be able to trigger a release clause in Guirassy's contract after the Club World Cup this summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/special-release-clause-liverpool-man-city-man-utd-arsenal-chelsea-sign-borussia-dortmund-serhou-guirassy-real-barcelona-in-the-running/blte5c0b09e8c8bc35b#csed34279ab0e2550a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool & Man Utd among clubs named in Guirassy release clause

<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14632637/Man-United-edge-closer-reaching-agreement-Wolves-forward-Matheus-Cunha-star-eager-play-Ruben-Amorim.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports that Manchester United need to activate Matheus Cunha's £62.5 million ($83m) release clause but are hopeful of agreeing terms in May. Newcastle have been credited with interest in the 25-year-old, but he may have been swayed by the prospect of joining the Red Devils instead.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-matheus-cunha-triggering-release-clause-ruben-amorim-newcastle-key-summer-signing/blt1c58f8d2a2adca95#csbc62d971566a3770" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd move closer to triggering Cunha's £62.5m release clause

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has hinted that head coach Xabi Alonso could be on his way to Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti.Speaking to <a href="https://x.com/GuillermoRai_/status/1914317756553388063" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Carro said: "He has no exit clause, but we have a gentlemen's agreement. If a team he has played for comes, we will sit down and talk about it and we will not put any obstacles in the way."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-to-real-madrid-confirmed-bayer-leverkusen-chief-gentlemen-s-agreement-spaniard-leave-former-club-carlo-ancelotti/bltd8eae04a335217d7#cse7a247298d1def32" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Leverkusen chief confirms 'gentlemen's agreement' with Alonso

Per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34569131/jamie-vardy-transfer-leicester-city-ruud-van-nistelrooy/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, Jamie Vardy is being eyed by MLS clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Leicester were relegated at the weekend after their defeat to Liverpool, and the 38-year-old is now awaiting clarity from the club over his future. It is unclear if the Foxes will look to move him on; the veteran has a contract until the summer but he is undecided over whether he wants to remain at the King Power Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jamie-vardy-mls-relegated-leicester-united-states/blt5ed070d25fb30d4c#cs93e60a9e3991d2aa" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Leicester icon Vardy linked with shock summer move to MLS

Ipswich midfielder Jens Cajuste heaped praise on team-mate Liam Delap amid transfer links to Chelsea and Manchester United.Speaking to <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1913884047161409756" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Cajuste said: "He's phenomenal. He's a beast, totally and for a young player like him, it is very hard to say what he can be. I don't think there's a limit, really. It's all upto him really, how far he wants to go, but he definitely has all the qualities."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liam-delap-backed-for-major-transfer-ipswich-team-mate-chelsea-man-utd-circle/bltceba363fce092b9e#cs6cfb2cba647b88ff" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ipswich star Delap backed for major transfer by team-mate

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah has made it clear that this season will be hist last with the German side. The 29-year-old, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, is a free agent at the end of this season and now he will decide where to head to next.The German defender told <a href="https://www.kicker.de/tah-bestaetigt-seinen-abschied-dabei-bleibt-es-jetzt-auch-1112939/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker </a>that he will "definitely" be leaving this summer, adding: "I don't have a timeframe but the club knows about it. And, as I have always done, I've communicated everything very openly. Everything was said from the beginning. There was a point when I made the decision not to extend my contract and not to stay here, and that's how it's going now."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayer-leverkusen-stalwart-wanted-by-la-liga-giants-liverpool-confirms-imminent-exit/blte5eeccbf411619ed#csf4e005c3021fdf0e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Leverkusen stalwart confirms imminent exit

England star Ollie Watkins is happy at Aston Villa, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite his furious post-match interview after their clash with Newcastle.Writing in his <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/" target="_blank">GiveMeSport newsletter</a>, Romano responded to the question of whether there are doubts over Watkins' future, saying: "No, at the moment no. They’re happy with Watkins and he’s happy at the club. Then if a proposal comes, never say never - as it was the case in January."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ollie-watkins-aston-villa-arsenal-post-match-interview-transfer-unai-emery/bltc52c5495ba4bd732#csa33fe0648747ae50" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Watkins 'happy' at Aston Villa amid transfer links

<a href="https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/desire-doue-bernardo-silva-voici-les-infos-transferts-de-la-semaine/" target="_blank">Sky Sports France</a> has reported that Manchester City have been impressed by Paris Saint-Germain wunderkind Desire Doue and are hopeful that they may be able to sign him this summer as a direct replacement for Silva.Doue has a contract with Paris Saint-Germain until the summer of 2029; however, his performances this season have prompted the Ligue 1 giants to consider handing Doue a new contract extension with higher wages and a higher release clause. They will likely only add a one-year extension to his contract length to keep him tied down until the summer of 2030.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-transfer-snub-rising-psg-star-prepares-commit-future-ligue-1-giants/bltcfd18f52eb8d0b8e#csbe2006e9b437e4d4" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man City set for transfer snub as PSG star prepares to sign new deal

Bryan Mbeumo is set to be at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war this summer amid interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.Per CaughtOffside, there is interest from a quartet of Premier League clubs in signing Mbeumo this summer, with the Gunners and Spurs both keen, along with Manchester United and Liverpool. Brentford have set an asking price of up to £55 million ($73m) for the forward, and Mikel Arteta's side appear to be leading the race at present. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bryan-mbeumo-tottenham-arsenal-brentford-striker-man-utd-liverpool/blt7c688d683fe17d20#csb6bab974d0fe9350" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Mbeumo in demand with Spurs and Arsenal set to go head-to-head

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Jonathan Tah announces he’s set to leave Bayer Leverkusen as free agent in the summer. “Everything was said from the start. There was a point in time when I made the decision not to extend my contract and not to stay here”. “It remains that way now”, told Kicker. <a href="https://t.co/Lu16LbH9x7">pic.twitter.com/Lu16LbH9x7</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1914258790079225982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Jonathan Tah announces Bayer Leverkusen departure

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dropped a massive hint regarding right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid this summer.Speaking to the media, Van Dijk said: "Whatever may happen in the future for him, that's something that he has to resolve with himself and the family, but he's a Liverpool player at this point and he's important for our team. He has been important throughout the whole season and today again he came back from the injury, a long one, and that's what I'm happy about... Since I joined the club, he has been a fantastic player and there's a lot of good things that he will always be remembered for if he decides to leave.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/virgil-van-dijk-hint-trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-cut-ties-liverpool-defends/blt4296a0bbe30243ae#cs57246ecc3aa7c48c" target="_blank">Read the full quotes on GOAL</a>

Van Dijk drops hint that Alexander-Arnold will cut ties with Liverpool

Xavi Simons is dreaming of a Barcelona return but Manchester United are reportedly still in the race to sign the €75 million RB Leipzig star.According to Mundo Deportivo, Simons' heart appears to still beat for the club where he developed as a youth player. Fabrizio Romano stated that a switch to the Premier League is more plausible, with United keen to bring him to Old Trafford.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-simons-barcelona-return-man-utd-still-in-race-to-sign-him-line-up-summer-bid-for-eur75m-rb-leipzig-star/blt9c31e391f8ec1c07#csec84ffeea235a193" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Simons dreaming of Barcelona return but Man Utd still in race to sign him

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇱🇹 Moussa Dembele signs in as the new owner of Lithuanian club FK Minija. Dembele has signed all documents via his investment group called Triple M which also owns AS Mansa in Mali. <a href="https://t.co/lmklVsN9CX">pic.twitter.com/lmklVsN9CX</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1914248560649834997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Moussa Dembele becomes new owner of Lithuanian club FK Minija

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Sérgio Conceição’s chapter at AC Milan, still expected to be over at the end of the season. No changes expected for both Conceição and João Félix, both expected to be out of AC Milan in the summer. João Félix will return to Chelsea. 🔙🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/JmPWWjF8h9">pic.twitter.com/JmPWWjF8h9</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1914096869229342848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Sergio Conceicao still expected to leave AC Milan

Xavi Simons is dreaming of a Barcelona return but Manchester United are reportedly still in the race to sign the €75 million RB Leipzig star.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-simons-barcelona-return-man-utd-still-in-race-to-sign-him-line-up-summer-bid-for-eur75m-rb-leipzig-star/blt9c31e391f8ec1c07" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Liverpool are continuing to explore the possibility of signing Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo, even after securing Mohamed Salah’s future with a new contract, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34551681/liverpool-transfer-bryan-mbeumo-salah/" target="_blank">The Sun. </a>Brentford are understood to be holding firm on their valuation of the player, reportedly seeking a fee in the region of £50 million. Despite the high asking price, Liverpool’s interest appears serious.

Liverpool maintain interest in Mbeumo despite Salah renewal

Arsenal transfer target Joan Garcia has been compared to Lionel Messi and has been backed to become a "reference" for goalkeepers across the globe.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-goalkeeper-transfer-target-joan-garcia-compared-tlionel-messi-espanyol-manager-obscene-praise/blt882cc011d4320cc2#csd590253e5025a175" target="_blank">Find out what Manolo Gonzalez said about the keeper</a>

Arsenal transfer target Joan Garcia compared to Messi

Trent Alexander-Arnold has refused to address his future after firing Liverpool to a win against Leicester amid reports he will join Real Madrid.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-future-firing-liverpool-win-against-leicester-reds-close-in-on-very-special-premier-league-title-win/blt86e459808e592d11" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

'I'm not going to speak' - Alexander-Arnold ducks future talk

Manchester City are reportedly accelerating their pursuit of FC Porto shot-stopper Diogo Costa following a fresh injury setback for current No.1 Ederson, according to <a href="http://https//www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pep-guardiola-man-city-ederson-35084246" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a>Although his contract includes a £63 million release clause, City officials are optimistic that a figure closer to £50 million might convince Porto to do business.

City eye Costa amid Ederson injury concerns

Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped to return to Chelsea with William Gallas hailing him as "one of the best" behind Lionel Messi &amp; Cristiano Ronaldo.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-chelsea-reunion-man-city-midfielder-very-best-behind-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo/blt1b2c92bcd27f20b4" target="_blank">Find out what Gallas said on GOAL</a>

De Bruyne to return to Chelsea? Ex-Blues star opens door to reunion

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta "really likes" Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer, according to Julio Baptista.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-andrea-berta-viktor-gyokeres-sporting-cp-striker-atletico-madrid-chief-s-ties/bltd47b0e9d039ecc78" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Arsenal sporting director 'really likes' Gyokeres

Gary Lineker has claimed that Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is exactly what Manchester United are missing amid their ongoing struggles.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/what-they-need-gary-lineker-tells-man-utd-re-sign-former-midfielder-who-would-work-ruben-amorim-system/bltb5dc73a76d2fb9c1" target="_blank">Get more details on GOAL</a>

Lineker tells Amorim to bring back McTominay

Manchester United are exploring a bold transfer strategy involving Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-offer-marcus-rashford-35085240" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> suggesting a possible swap deal that could see Marcus Rashford remain at Villa Park.Previously, United had placed a £40 million price tag on Rashford, but club officials may now use his valuation as leverage to secure Watkins, who has emerged as a key figure in England’s attacking setup. However, United aren’t alone in the chase. Arsenal have also been monitoring Watkins’ situation closely, which could complicate the Red Devils’ plans.

United eye Watkins in potential Rashford trade deal

Premier League legend Teddy Sheringham has tipped Harry Kane to join Chelsea or Aston Villa as he backs the Bayern Munich star to return to England.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-surprise-switch-chelsea-aston-villa-premier-league-teddy-sheringham-bayern-munich-return/blt8ca30c47d2835e09" target="_blank">Find out what he said on GOAL</a>

Kane tipped for surprise switch to Chelsea or Aston Villa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Kevin De Bruyne: “There was a little bit of shock as I didn't have any offer from Man City the whole year”. “Obviously I was a bit surprised but have to accept it” “I still think I can perform at this level but I understand clubs have to make decisions”, says via <a href="https://twitter.com/aadamp9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aadamp9</a>. <a href="https://t.co/0Ynjua5wPl">pic.twitter.com/0Ynjua5wPl</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1913915747308290104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kevin De Bruyne opens up on his Man City departure

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇧🇷 Brazil insist to have Carlo Ancelotti as new head coach, they want it to happen before the Club World Cup. Federation emissaries, in Madrid for days to approach Carlo’s camp; staying also next week to accelerate. ❗️ Ancelotti can really leave Real Madrid, as reported. <a href="https://t.co/OkXB9ddJdw">pic.twitter.com/OkXB9ddJdw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1913892431579251046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Brazil are insistant that Ancelotti be their next coach

Manchester United have made Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze a priority target for the summer, and Marcus Rashford could play a role in the deal.United are interested in signing Crystal Palace star Eze this summer, per The Sun, as Amorim believes that he would fit in perfectly in his tactical setup. However, Eze is also attracting interest from Aston Villa.

Man Utd target Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze

Liverpool are ready to try and pry Bryan Mbeumo away from Brentford this summer, despite star forward Mohamed Salah signing a new contract.However, it appears Liverpool will press ahead with plans to freshen up their frontline regardless. The Sun report that the Reds have been impressed by the performances of Mbeumo, who, like Salah, is a left-footed forward who primarily plays from the right. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-new-contract-means-liverpool-search-forward-brentford-bryan-mbeumo-200m-spending-spree/blt731cdc99a460af95#cs864e2e408ae4c08c" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Salah's contract means nothing! Liverpool still pursuing Mbeumo

In-demand Athletic Club star Nico Williams has claimed "every kid wants to play at Old Trafford' as his side prepare to face Manchester United.Williams told reporters: “Every kid wants to play at Old Trafford. “We’ll try to put our best foot forward in the first leg at San Mames to go there with determination and show what Athletic Bilbao is all about. This tie will have no favourite. Manchester United is at the bottom of the league, but they made it clear against Olympique Lyonnais what they’re capable with the way they handled the match."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/athletic-club-star-nico-williams-admits-every-kid-wants-to-play-at-old-trafford-amid-arsenal-links-as-wonderkid-prepares-to-face-man-utd-in-europa-league-semi-finals/blt38f0e90be1f38786#cs164e00c543a88e0e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Williams admits 'every kid wants to play at Old Trafford'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇳🇱 Xavi Simons plans for potential summer move as concrete possibility, as reported weeks ago. Premier League clubs are informed as it’s the most likely destination for fee around €75m to RB Leipzig. Xavi dreams to play for Barça one day, but it’s unlikely for this summer. <a href="https://t.co/KaNF4CS1fG">pic.twitter.com/KaNF4CS1fG</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1913861246744399898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Xavi Simons planning to leave Leipzig this summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇦🇷 Understand Como want to keep Nico Páz for one more season, willing to make an effort. Final decision up to Real Madrid as they have a buy back clause + 50% sell-on clause… …Real will decide as soon as they sort the coach situation, with Xabi Alonso always clear favorite. <a href="https://t.co/3n48VCW1UH">pic.twitter.com/3n48VCW1UH</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1913695867275801071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Como want to keep Nico Paz for another season

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6292242/2025/04/19/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-manager-brazil/?onboarded=true" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Ancelotti is expected to leave Real this summer and accept the role as Brazil's new permanent manager ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Reports suggest Brazil sent a representative to Madrid to watch the second leg of their quarter-final against Arsenal as Los Blancos were eliminated from the Champions League, to meet Ancelotti. The CBF have denied this, although Ancelotti is said to be in advanced talks over a move, and Alonso is seemingly poised to take his place.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-boss-expected-to-depart-accept-brazil-job-with-xabi-alonso/blt0188c07830a3dbea#cs0c0bb5d8835c22d4" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ancelotti expected to depart Santiago Bernabeu and accept Brazil job

Per the Daily Mail, Bayern Munich are interested in signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea this summer. The 20-year-old joined the club in 2023 from Vasco da Gama in a £17.5 million ($23m) deal, but he has yet to play a senior game for the Blues. Instead, he was loaned back to Vasco, then to Nottingham Forest for the 2023/24 season, and now to Strasbourg.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-set-to-step-up-interest-in-chelsea-midfielder-enjoying-impressive-loan-spell-enzo-maresca/blt59cd22354897f72c#cs6cf1f76c29ca331c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Bayern set to step up interest in Chelsea midfielder

Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons opens up on his future at RB Leipzig amid speculation of him leaving the Bundesliga club this summer.Speaking to <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1913613444558868831" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, he said: "I’m still a young player, I have many dreams – and the club knows that. But right now, the most important thing for me is to play well in the upcoming games. Then we have the international matches, and after that we’ll sit down and see what happens."

Xavi Simons opens up on future at RB Leipzig

Per the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pep-guardiola-man-city-ederson-35084246" target="_blank">Mirror</a>, Manchester City are planning to step up their interest in FC Porto and Portugal custodian Diogo Costa, who has a £63 million ($81m) buy-out clause in his existing deal that runs until 2027. While the English champions consider the release clause too high, they remain confident of landing the player for £50m this summer as the club's new director of football, Hugo Viana, shares a close bond with Costa's agent, Jorge Mendes.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pep-guardiola-man-city-draws-up-plan-replace-injury-ridden-ederson-with-gbp63m-rated-goalkeeper/blt17b12546631a180a#cs84b76317060c2c84" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Guardiola plans to replace Ederson with £63m-rated goalkeeper

Per <a href="https://x.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1913592901965169068" target="_blank">David Ornstein</a>, Chelsea are interested in signing a new striker this summer as they seek "impact" in the market. Their top striker this season is Cole Palmer, with 14 goals, and no other player has hit double figures. As a result, the club are targeting a marquee No.9 in the window, within their recruitment process of targeting youth.The journalist claimed that the club are interested in Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Delap has scored 12 league goals this season for a struggling Tractor Boys side; Ekitike has netted 14 league goals in the Bundesliga and Sesko has scored 11.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-draw-up-three-man-striker-shortlist-with-blues-set-to-stick-to-youth-transfer-policy/blt0a2b1820852d21ce#cs8aeea9ff51ea8359" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Chelsea draw up three-man striker shortlist

Lineker tells Amorim to bring back ex-Man Utd star

Ronaldo 'brightens up every game' & scores 'amazing goals'

Greenwood closing in on Marseille goal history

Brits Abroad: McTominay & Kane chase down titles

'That's not his job!' - Keane defends Rashford with Watkins claim

Life without Lewandowski is painful for Barca! 

Emery blasted for 'crime' of putting Watkins 'up for sale'

Figo backs Ronaldo to lead Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid

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