Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea eye Lukaku-Abraham swap deal

Posted Thursday, March 23, 2023 by Goal.com

Man Utd to pip Chelsea to Watford's Amass

Manchester United are reportedly set to pip Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Watford left-back Harry Amass, according to the Evening Standard.

The report states that the Manchester club are in advanced talks with the 16-year-old and recently celebrated a breakthrough in negotiations.

Amass is thought to want a chance in a top academy to further his development, and it seems he has singled out United over Chelsea in that regard.

Man Utd's Henderson wanted by Spurs

Tottenham are in the market for a new goalkeeper and have reportedly earmarked Manchester United's Dean Henderson as their new No.1, according to ESPN.

That is provided United let the 26-year-old leave, who is currently playing second fiddle to Keylor Navas on loan at Nottingham Forest.

The Red Devils are also on the hunt for a new 'keeper and could turn to Henderson to be David De Gea's sucessor, given that he is contracted at the club until 2025.

PSG prepare Renato Sanches departure

90min report that Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to part ways with 25-year-old midfielder Renato Sanches amid a floury of Premier League interest.

The likes of Aston Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham and Wolves are all thought to be keeping tabs on the player, while AC Milan of Serie A are also monitoring the situation.

Premier League clubs tracking Gnonto

Leeds United starlet Wilfried Gnonto is attracting the interest of a host of Premier League clubs, writes Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, including the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.

The 19-year-old's future at the Yorkshire club could hinge on their relegation status, and he would be available for a fee of around £16 million should Leeds go down.

Chelsea eye Lukaku-Abraham swap deal (Calciomercato)

Roma are reportedly keen to offload Tammy Abraham this summer after his poor return of seven goals in 38 games this season, which has seen him fall out of favour under Jose Mourinho.

That's according to Calciomercato, which notes that one of Abraham's potential suitors is former club Chelsea, who have a €80 million buy-back option on the forward.

To try and negotiate a lower fee, Chelsea could offer outcast Romelu Lukaku in the deal, as he will return from his similarly unsuccessful loan spell at Inter.

Verratti opens up on PSG future amid Italy links

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has revealed he is "happy" in France, but would entertain the idea of a return to Italy sometime in the future.

"Future in Italy? Who knows," the Italian said in a press conference. "But I'm very happy at PSG and my mission and my dream is to win the Champions League at Paris. I will keep fighting."

Vega would snub Prem move in favour of Madrid

Highly-rated Celtic Vigo midfielder Gabri Vega would snub a move to the Premier League in the hope of holding out for a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

That's according to journalist Alberto Pereiro, who told Onda Cero (via Fichajes): "Gabri Vega wants to go to Real Madrid. It seems that he has already told his entourage that he doesn't want to go to the Premier League. His clause is €40m."

Wolves confirm Jeong Sang-bin departure

Wolves have confirmed that Jeong Sang-bin has been sold to MLS side Minnesota United after a 14-month period on loan at Grasshopper Club Zurich.

Zubimendi reveals Arsenal snub in January

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has revealed that he rejected a chance to join Arsenal in January, despite the Premier League leaders exploring a move for the 24-year-old.

"Rumours, rumours, because I told my manager that I didn't want to hear anything, especially in winter," Zubimendi told Spanish outlet SPORT. "Leaving Real Sociedad aside with the season we are having would be illogical. Here I am very happy."

Barber reveals why Brighton turned down Arsenal's Caicedo bids

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber revealed the club did not accept Arsenal's bids for Moises Caicedo as they are aiming for their best-ever finish in the top flight.

Speaking to The Beautiful Game Podcast, Barber said: "For us in January selling Moises was not a good move. He was one of our best players at the beginning of the season and we were in a great position in the league, still in the FA Cup and there was a lot of football to play.

"We want to try and achieve our best-ever finish in the Premier League and if we do that there is a chance that we could qualify for European competitions. The stakes for us in the second half of the season and Moises was a big part of that."

Barcelona could part ways with Alba in the summer

Barcelona could look to mutually terminate the contract of Jordi Alba as they look to lower their wage bill and focus on new signing, according to SPORT.

The full-back will net a salary of €38m next season, including deferred wages, which puts him in the bracket as one of the highest-earners in Europe. The Catalan club have to reduce the wage bill by more than €200m if they want to sign players according to the FFP rules of La Liga.

Chelsea might terminate Aubameyang contract

Chelsea might terminate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract in the summer which suggest that his trip to Camp Nou to watch El Clasico last weekend has not gone down well with the Blues' management, according to a report in Daily Mail.

The forward has scored just one goal in 438 minutes of Premier League action.