Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona target Man City outcast Laporte

Posted Tuesday, March 07, 2023 by Goal.com

Felix unsure over Chelsea transfer

Joao Felix's Chelsea future could hinge on whether or not they secure Champions League football for next season.

"We have a lot of games yet to try to reach the Champions League in the league," He said in a new interview, via The Telegraph: "It’s not over. But, yeah, playing in the Champions League is an important decision, but the future no one knows, so let’s see what happens and then we’ll see.”

Napoli unsure on Ndombele future

Napoli are yet to decide on whether or not they will sign Tanguy Ndombele permanently, claim Il Mittino.

They believe the current €30m buy option is too much, meaning the midfielder could end up back at Tottenham.

Inter show interest in Barca flop Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti's resurgent season at Lecce has attracted interest from some of Serie A's top sides, which is news to the ears of Barcelona.

That's according to Mundo Deportivo, who report that Inter have been in touch with the Catalan club about his potential transfer.

Barcelona would be happy with a small fee, which Inter are prepared to offer, as a result of their struggles to sell the Frenchman.

Barcelona eyeing City outcast Laporte

Spanish outlet Fichajes claim that Manchester City are prepared to let Aymeric Laporte leave the club this summer, with the defender unhappy over a lack of game time.

Barcelona have immediately put the Spanish international on their wishlist, but could struggle to finance the deal.

Napoli to make Simeone move permanent

Il Mattino report that Giovanni Simeone's future has been resolved, with Napoli agreeing a price for their current loanee.

The Serie A leaders will pay Hellas Verona €12m for the Argentine.

€80m Tammy Abraham on radar of Premier League clubs

Tammy Abraham is the subject of interest from Manchester United as they look to prepare for the summer transfer window.

That's according to The Athletic, via calciomercato.com, who state that Chelsea have an €80m buy-back clause after selling Abraham to Roma two years ago.

West Ham dressing room frustrated with Moyes

The Guardian claim that David Moyes faces a battle to quell growing discontent among the West Ham dressing room over his tactics.

The Irons lost 4-0 away to Brighton over the weekend and the report claims players are concerned with Moyes' cautious approach, which they feel is hindering their progress.

Barcelona closing in on 18-year-old striker

Barcelona are advancing in discussions with Atletico Paranaense for teenage striker Vitor Roque, report Relevo.

Talks have entered a 'second phase' in the last few days, with La Blaugrana keen on a number nine to aid Robert Lewandowski.

Newcastle prepared to break bank for Juve star

Italian outlet Tuttojuve, via Juvefc.com, report that Newcastle United are prepared to pay as much as €75m to try and sign Dusan Vlahovic.

The Serbian forward is regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe and has been linked to Manchester United, but a move away from Turin would likely involve Juve turning a profit on the €90m they paid for him.

Paratici wants Szczesny at Spurs

Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has identified Wojciech Szczesny as a transfer target for the club, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, but the goalkeeper currently doesn't want the move.

The report states the Polish stopper - who spent over 10 years in north London with Arsenal - would prefer to continue at Juventus and would only consider a move to the MLS as his next destination.

Newcastle eyeing out of favour Arsenal defender

Newcastle United are targeting Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney, according to The Telegraph.

Any move for the Scotland international, though, could cost in excess of £30m.

Liverpool want Eintracht Frankfurt defender

Liverpool are keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka whose contracts expires at the end of the current season according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jacobs said, "At the opposite extreme, you’ve got a player, for example, like Evan Ndicka, who’s a free transfer. And that’s exactly the kind of player that Liverpool love because they know there’s value. They appreciate the talent there, so that’s one to watch as well.

"And that’s exactly the kind of player that Liverpool love because they know there’s value. They appreciate the talent there, so that’s one to watch as well. And that’s exactly the kind of player that Liverpool love because they know there’s value. They appreciate the talent there, so that’s one to watch as well."

Man Utd show interest in Portuguese international

Manchester United have shown interest in signing Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos from Benfica next summer according to A Bola.

The Red Devils will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain who are also keen on roping in the 21-year-old attacker.

Two Premier League clubs want to sign Arsenal's Nelson

West Ham United and Everton are set to compete to secure the signing of Arsenal's Reiss Nelson according to 90 min.

The winger's existing contract with the Gunners expires at the end of the current season.