The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Tuchel is set for a shock return to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain would be open to reappointing Thomas Tuchel as their manager.
The Ligue 1 leaders have grown ‘frustrated’ with current head coach Christophe Galtier. They are willing to admit sacking Tuchel in December 2020 was a ‘mistake’. The 49-year-old German is ready to return to management after leaving Chelsea last September. [Evening Standard]
Arsenal on pole to sign Rice in a £200,000-a-week deal
The Premier League leaders lead the transfer chase for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.
Arsenal are in ‘sustained contact’ with Rice’s representatives. The Gunners want an agreement in place before the season ends. The 24-year-old England international could earn around £200,000-a-week at the Emirates. West Ham may sell him for a fee between £70-80 million. [Football Insider]
Jorginho explains Chelsea exit
Jorginho: “I had spoken to Chelsea and I knew I was no longer part of their plans. Sometimes you must accept when you are out of a project, things come to an end”, tells DAZN. 🔵 #CFC
“I wanted to progress in my career and the Arsenal project suits me, I loved their ideas” #AFC pic.twitter.com/yExfD3WJpR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 20, 2023
PSG exit is not an option for Neymar
Neymar has no desire to leave Paris Saint-Germain before the end of his contract in June 2027.
PSG are willing to part ways with Neymar, who earns a reported €36 million net per season. They recently discussed a potential transfer with Chelsea co-owner Tod Boehly. However, with the 31-year-old forward unwilling to leave, a summer exit appears unlikely right now. [L’Equipe – in French]
Man Utd & Garnacho agree on a new deal
Manchester United have agreed on a deal in principle with Alejandro Garnacho over a new five-year contract.
Garnacho’s current contract expires in 2024. The 18-year-old winger has emerged as a key part of Erik ten Hag’s squad. He has made 27 appearances in all competitions this season, managing four goals and six assists. [ESPN]
Javi Gracia is in talks with Leeds United
Leeds United are now in talks with Javi Gracia as potential new manager, he’s serious candidate for the job to replace Jesse Marsch ⚪️🇪🇸 #LUFC
Club will make internal decision soon on the manager situation — there are two names in the shortlist. pic.twitter.com/hVXLAnN1IR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 20, 2023
Inter to bid for top Barcelona target
Inter Milan are Barcelona’s biggest threat in the battle for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram.
The 25-year-old France international will be available for a free summer transfer once his Gladbach contract expires. Several European clubs are interested. Joining Barcelona, a club his father, Lilian, played for between 2006-2008, holds a lot of appeal. However, as Italian clubs can now raise player wages by up to €5 million net, a move to Inter looks more tempting than ever. [Diario Sport]