The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Liverpool plot a move for €40m-rated Arsenal target
The Reds have entered the transfer race for Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Jesper Lindstrom.
Eintracht may consider selling Lindstrom, but only for bids worth between €35 million and €40 million. Reports have recently linked Arsenal with a move. The 23-year-old Dane is under contract until 2026. [Sky Sport Germany]
Pavard is still an option for Barcelona
Barcelona retain an interest in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard.
The 27-year-old France international is yet to discuss a new contract at Bayern. His current deal runs out in 2024. Barcelona appear ready to keep tabs on his situation. The LaLiga leaders want a new right-back, with Villarreal defender Juan Foyth and AS Monaco star Vanderson also under consideration. [Sport – in Spanish]
Julian Nagelsmann is favorite to become Chelsea’s next manager
◉ Chelsea approached Nagelsmann as top candidate;
◉ No compensation talks with Bayern… yet;
◉ Internal discussions will continue to make best decision;
◉ Ruben Amorim also appreciated, no talks with Pochettino as of now.
🎥🔵 More on Chelsea job: https://t.co/PNPukkEzD7 pic.twitter.com/33xPXxSIHu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 2, 2023
Potter to become the new Leicester manager?
Leicester City’s decision to sack manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday could pave an instant way back to the Premier League for Graham Potter.
Like Rodgers, Potter was shown the door on Sunday. The 47-year-old Englishman lost his job at Chelsea after seven months in charge. However, he could make a quick return, as Leicester have previously identified him as a potential future manager. [Leicester Mercury]
Rashford responds to PSG’s interest
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford plans to stay put at Old Trafford.
Despite links with Paris Saint-Germain, Rashford has no wish for a transfer. The 25-year-old is keen to be a part of Erik ten Hag’s project. United are confident of sealing a new deal for their top scorer this season, whose current deal runs until 2024. [TeamTalk]
Chelsea set to sign Kendry Paez from Independiente
Chelsea will sign Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle — as exclusively revealed in February 🔵🇪🇨 #CFC
Born in 2007, Kendry’s will join when he will turn 18.
The deal will be signed soon.
Package could reach €20m fee [main part add-ons].
Here we go. pic.twitter.com/Eqq1M6h9j5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 2, 2023
Tottenham consider a move for Johnson
Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson has emerged as a transfer target for Tottenham.
For now, Spurs will keep close tabs on Johnson before deciding on any formal approach. They sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old in action during Forest’s 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday. [Football Insider]