The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Chelsea star agrees deal ‘in principle’ to join Barcelona
Barcelona reportedly have an ‘agreement in principle’ to sign Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer this summer.
The 32-year-old right-back’s contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the season. Therefore, unless he agrees to an extension before then, he will become a free agent. [Sport]
Manchester City are favorites to sign Haaland
The Premier League leaders have emerged in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in a £68 million (€81m) deal.
Haaland’s father, Alf Inge, is apparently in favor of his son joining Manchester City over other potential suitors. The former midfielder played for the club between 2000 and 2003. [Football Insider]
Cavani ‘expected’ to leave Manchester United
Edinson Cavani is expected to leave Man United in June as free agent – his priority will be to try an experience in La Liga. Spain could be his next destination, but Cavani will only decide in the coming months. 🔴🇺🇾 #MUFC
River Plate, not even an option for Cavani's future. pic.twitter.com/wjBMJmwPrH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2022
Could Fekir join Barcelona for €60m?
Barcelona president Joan Laporta likes Real Betis attacking midfielder Nabil Fekir.
Despite their limited financial resources, Barca could try to sign Fakir in the summer transfer window. The Catalan side might offer as much as €60 million. This, though, would fall way below Betis’ €80 million asking price. [Sport]
Mourinho plots Arsenal raid as part of €100m transfer swoop
Amid rumors AS Roma could see several players leave in the summer, Jose Mourinho is plotting a €100 million investment in his squad.
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is at the top of Mourinho’s list. The Portuguese is a long-term admirer of the Switzerland international and tried to sign him last summer.
The Roma boss also has eyes on Feyenoord star Marcos Senesi and Eintracht Frankfurt ace Filip Kostic. [Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
Dortmund working on deal for Salzburg star Adeyemi
Borussia Dortmund have already prepared their five year deal for Karim Adeyemi. He's the next priority signing after Niklas Süle – BVB are confident to reach full agreement with Salzburg soon. 🟡🇩🇪 #BVB
There are still things to be resolved but BVB are working to sign Adeyemi.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2022