The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Messi’s 4 transfer options after insane world-record offer
Lionel Messi has four summer transfer options to consider. The first and most obvious one is staying at Paris Saint-Germain. However, with his contract up in June, talks over an extension have cooled recently.
Out of all four options, Al Hilal is by far the most lucrative. Messi has a world-record offer worth €400 million per year from the Saudi Arabian club. Barcelona want him back, but don’t have the finances to do a deal yet. Joining the MLS is another option. [Sport]
Liverpool drop Tielemans interest
Liverpool have dropped out of the race for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
The 25-year-old Belgium international is set to be available for a free summer transfer once his contract expires, but Liverpool won’t be an option. Scouts from the Reds feel he isn’t mobile enough for Jurgen Klopp’s system. [Football Insider]
Chelsea to continue Julian Naglesmann talks today
Contacts between Chelsea and Julian Nagelsmann will continue today in order to make a decision on both sides with German coach favorite candidate since Sunday. 🔵 #CFC
Luis Enrique remains one of the names in the list.
No contacts with Tite, Spalletti, De Zerbi despite links. pic.twitter.com/oZ42MwVt8b
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 5, 2023
The four Arsenal players Arteta doesn’t want to sell
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to keep Emile Smith Rowe, Kieran Tierney, Rob Holding, and Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window.
The four players face uncertain futures. Smith Rowe, Tierney, and Holding have struggled to break into Arteta’s starting line-up this season. Meanwhile, Balogun has drawn transfer interest after an impressive loan spell at Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims. [Football Transfers]
Morelos could be on his way to the Premier League
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has multiple Premier League clubs tracking him.
These are Crystal Palace, Everton, and Aston Villa. The three clubs are reportedly preparing a summer transfer offer. Morelos has managed nine goals and six assists in 27 Scottish Premiership games this season. His contract at Ibrox expires this summer. [TeamTalk]
Naby Keita will leave Liverpool
Naby Keita will leave Liverpool on a free transfer. No changes on the plan for him and Oxlade-Chamberlain, decisions are made since November — and same will happen for Arthur Melo’s loan. 🔴 #LFC
Keita, considering many options to try a new challenge soon. pic.twitter.com/ZI3Pbv1zTM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 4, 2023
Gallardo eyes the Chelsea job
Marcelo Gallardo has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant Chelsea manager’s job.
The Blues are searching for a new coach after sacking Graham Potter on Sunday. They have several candidates lined up. Ex-Bayern Munich boss Julian Naglesmann is the current favorite, but Chelsea do find Gallardo an ‘interesting option’. [Independent]