Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Manchester United face competition for Southampton talisman James Ward-Prowse

Man Utd want Ward-Prowse

Manchester United want to take advantage of Southampton's possible relegation from the Premier League by snapping up their star midfielder James Ward-Prowse in the summer.

According to Football Insider, United boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to bolster his midfield options and 28-year-old Ward-Prowse is a target.

However, they could face competition from Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Chelsea closing in on Lampard's return as the interim manager

According to The Athletic, Chelsea talks with Lampard over a return to the Stamford Bridge are already at an advanced stage and he could be on the touchline against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday.

The former Chelsea midfielder is expected to be in charge until the end of the season as the club seek a permanent replacement for Graham Potter, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday.

Pukki set to leave Norwich at the end of the season

The club can confirm that striker Teemu Pukki will depart at the end of the current campaign.

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— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 5, 2023

Modric "uncomfortable" with Madrid contract situation

GOAL can confirm that Luka Modric is uncomfortable with his contract situation at Real Madrid, after waiting months for a renewal update.

Real officials have yet to contact the 37-year-old or his representatives to kickstart extension talks and the midfielder is growing more and more uncomfortable with the situation as the 2022-23 season continues to run down.

Forest release statement backing underfire manager Cooper

"No one denies that our Club is in a difficult position in the Premier League, but we wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting in the media to confirm that Steve Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest."

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) April 5, 2023

Leicester shortlist O'Neill and Benitez for managerial candidates

Having failed to get Potter for now, Leicester considering experienced firefighter like Palace, with Martin O’Neill discussed https://t.co/sQBefROtl6

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) April 5, 2023

Palace eye Besiktas midfielder Fernandes

Crystal Palace are monitoring Besiktas midfielder Gedson Fernandes, according to Star.

The 24-year-old Portugal international has prior Premier League experience during a loan spell with Tottenham and might return to topflight English football if the transfer is completed.

Chelsea set to offer new deal to Kante

Chelsea are very happy with N'Golo Kanté attitude as he's been excellent professional as always in the last complicated 8 months. Negotiations over new deal are underway 🔵 #CFC

Club want to develop talents but also need experience and leadership; Kanté is part of the project. pic.twitter.com/HSanMNOfVC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 5, 2023

Leicester shortlist three names as potential replacement for Rodgers

Leicester City have shortlisted three names as potential replacements for Brendan Rodgers that include Ralph Hasenhuttl, Jesse Marsch and Oscar Garcia, according to Fabrizio Romano.

They have also been linked with Graham Potter but it has been reported that the former Chelsea manager is looking to take a break from football.

Messi's camp furious with PSG exit rumours

Lionel Messi's entourage has refuted reports claiming the forward is on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

"It's strange to see news about the club wanting to lower Leo's salary, or not wanting to extend his contract circulate. We don't want to play this little game. This kind of fake news doesn't do Leo, nor his relationship with the club, any good. But perhaps that's exactly what some people want," his representatives told Le Parisien.