Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd lead Barcelona in Jeremie Frimpong race

Man Utd lead Barca in Frimpong race (talkSPORT)

Manchester United are the favourites to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, talkSPORT reports.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in the race to land the full-back this summer, but Erik ten Hag's team have made him their top priority ahead of next season.

Arsenal chasing Wolfsburg full-back

Ridle Baku Wolfsburg

Arsenal are keen on signing Wolfsburg full-back Ridle Baku next season according to journalist Christian Falk via Caughtoffside.

The Gunners though will face competition from Chelsea and Villarreal in the transfer market as per the journalist who said, "Ridle Baku of Wolfsburg got the call from Arsenal. The Gunners are interested in the German player who can play right-back and right-wing. But they’re not alone in their interest, as Chelsea made a call themselves during the winter window. Villarreal also want to make a bid this summer."

Barcelona contract talks with Dembele stall

Ousmane Dembele injured Barcelona

Barcelona's contract talks with Ousmane Dembele have come to a halt as the Catalan giants are currently not in a position to increase his salary according to Sport.

Dembele will have only one year left in his existing contract after the current season and Barcelona will reportedly consider selling him.

Leicester closing in on Jesse Marsch

Leicester and Jesse Marsch, expected to complete the agreement in the next 24 hours if all goes to plan. 🔵🦊 #LCFC

Talks are advanced, as reported earlier today — waiting on final key details to get it done. pic.twitter.com/U6ZkkZeG7U

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 8, 2023

Spurs eye move for Nagelsmann

Nagelsmann

Tottenham Hotspur have identified former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as their prime target to take over as the club's next head coach according to Football Insider.

Arsenal have their eyes on Montpellier striker

ELYE WAHI MONTPELLIER

Arsenal want to sign Montpellier forward Elye Wahi next season according to Jeunes Footeux.

Jesse Marsch favourite to join Leicester City

Discussions ongoing between Leicester City and Jesse Marsch representatives. He’s one of the favorite candidates as reported on Tuesday. 🔵 #LCFC

Negotiations will continue also today in order to reach full agreement. ⤵️ https://t.co/NIJ7K2KsKm

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 8, 2023

Blackpool part ways with Mick McCarthy

Blackpool have parted ways with manager Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor, the club confirmed on Saturday.

After leaving the club, McCarthy said, "After recent performances and results, I have thought long and hard and feel this is the best decision for everyone concerned with the football club. I've loved my time here and thank everyone for their support. I wish everyone well going forward."

According to the report, two other Premier League clubs are also chasing the 20-year-old who is valued at €32 million.

Spurs parted ways with Antonio Conte in March and have have currently put Cristian Stellini in charge of the first team on an interim basis.

Man Utd want to sign Sabitzer permanently

Sabitzer(C)

Manchester United are planning to sign Marcel Sabitzer permanently next season according to Football Insider.

The Austrian international joined the Red Devils on a six-month loan deal from Bayern Munich. He has managed to impress Erik ten Hag and the Dutch coach now wants to sign him permanently. He is valued at around £25-£30 million.

AC Milan won't extend Ibrahimovic's stay

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Milan

AC Milan have decided not to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's stay at the club beyond this season according to Footmercato.

The veteran striker's current contract which he signed in July 2022 will expire at the end of the current season.