The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Ten Hag to complete Man Utd midfield by signing African star
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is a potential summer transfer target for Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag wishes to prop up his midfield line. The manager feels Kessie would fit the bill. However, with the 26-year-old Ivorian’s future in doubt, interest is high. Chelsea, Tottenham, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli are also keen. [Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish]
Messi to receive Ronaldo-like offer from Saudi Arabia
Al Hilal plan to offer Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi a deal worth €220 million a year.
The 35-year-old Argentina international is out of contract in the summer. Talks over a new PSG deal remain ongoing. Al Hilal hope to tempt Messi over to Saudi Arabia by offering similar pay to what Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys at Al Nassr. [Marca – in Spanish]
Man Utd prefer Victor Osimhen over Randal Kolo Muani
❗️News #KoloMuani: Can’t confirm that #MUFC is preparing an €120m offer for Muani. Been told that he’s definitely on the list as a possible transfer target for summer. But internally #Osimhen is rated higher than Muani. Osimhen is one of the clubs main priority! @SkySportDE 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/cktnDXjBMt
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 15, 2023
Gundogan & Xavi discuss Barcelona transfer
FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has spoken to Ilkay Gundogan about a summer transfer.
The 32-year-old midfielder’s deal at Manchester City runs out in the summer. He appears to be high up on Barcelona’s list of targets and may even accept a pay cut to join the LaLiga club. [AS – in Spanish]
Chelsea open to selling Loftus-Cheek
The Blues are open to selling Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old midfielder is out of contract in June 2024. He has featured in 18 of Chelsea’s 26 Premier League games this season, starting 16 times. Five unnamed English teams hold a ‘strong interest’, as do Italian clubs AC Milan and AS Roma. [Football Insider]
Marquinhos closes in on a new PSG deal
Discussions between Marquinhos and PSG over new contract are progressing to the final stages, just matter of details 🔴🔵🇧🇷 #PSG
Marquinhos has accepted almost all the conditions of PSG new deal, expected to be valid until June 2027. pic.twitter.com/cbvAmsGCg8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 15, 2023
Newcastle to step up Mount interest
Newcastle United are ready to up their efforts to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
The 24-year-old England international hasn’t agreed on a new contract with Chelsea. His current deal runs until June 2024. With talks failing to progress, Newcastle hope to swoop in and sign Mount in a cut-price deal. [Football Insider]