The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Man Utd set to raid Premier League club for midfield duo
Brighton midfielders Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister are summer transfer targets for Manchester United.
The Red Devils want to reinforce their midfield. They believe the pair are up to the job. Caicedo recently signed a new contract at Brighton until 2027, while Mac Allister put pen to paper on a deal until 2025 last October. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Marsch rejects the Leicester City job
Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has turned down the opportunity to coach Leicester City.
Negotiations were at an advanced stage. Marsch watched Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Leicester expected him at the training ground that day. However, after a chat with his coaching staff, Marsch decided to withdraw from the recruitment process. [Telegraph – subscription required]
Olivier Giroud is set to sign a new AC Milan deal
Olivier Giroud will sign new short-term deal with AC Milan in the next days, confirmed as expected – it's all done 🇫🇷 #ACMilan
◉ New contract valid until June 2024;
◉ Salary close to €3.5m net per year;
◉ Everton approached him in January but Giroud only wanted to stay. pic.twitter.com/tgYxmqC8VA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2023
Ziyech to swap Chelsea for Tottenham?
Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has piqued the interest of Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Spurs are not the only ones vying for Ziyech’s skills on the field. Reports suggest that Paris Saint-Germain might still have a shot at the 30-year-old, adding more fuel to the fiery transfer window. The Blues have set the bar at £20 million, with West Ham United and Fulham also in the running. [Football Insider]
Benzema rejects an offer from Saudi Arabia
Karim Benzema has no plans of leaving Real Madrid anytime soon.
Despite being offered an opportunity to play for an unnamed club in Saudi Arabia, Benzema has declined the offer. The 35-year-old striker is committed to staying with his current team for at least another season. [Marca – in Spanish]
Kalidou Koulibaly plans to stay at Chelsea for ‘many years’
Kalidou Koulibaly: “Chelsea made a big decision to sign me — and there’s a big desire in me to give back. I want to be part of this club for many years”, told @TimesSport 🔵 #CFC
“I know I’m not at 100%, but think I’m coming to my level. Potter? He will have a great future”. pic.twitter.com/cDKePDJT9S
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 9, 2023
Balogun is on AC Milan’s list of transfer targets
AC Milan have set their sights on Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun.
The 21-year-old is currently making waves with his loan spell at French club Reims. AC Milan are keen on him, but talks with Arsenal over his potential transfer fee could prove tricky. The Gunners may ask for over €30 million. [Calciomercato – in Italian]