Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Gunners receive blow in Ollie Watkins' pursuit

Posted Thursday, April 13, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona ready to sacrifice Ansu Fati

According to Diario Sport, Barcelona would prefer let Ansu Fati go in the summer than see Ferran Torres or Raphinha leave Camp Nou. Offloading the 20-year-old would bring in considerably more transfer revenue for the club.

Barca also want to let players depart who haven't been playing regularly this season, and Fati has only managed 1,524 so far this season. Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Pedri, on the other hand, are regarded as untouchable commodities on the transfer market.

Arsenal among clubs interested in Zaha

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is anticipated to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.

According to Footmercato, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and AS Monaco have all expressed interest in Zaha.

The 30-year-old Ivory Coast international is said to be looking for a substantial salary hike in what is expected to be his final big move.

Leipzig eye Balogun as potential target for Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku

According to Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who is flourishing on loan at Stade de Reims this season, is now on RB Leipzig's radar as they look to replace Christopher Nkunku.

Nkunku had long been anticipated to join Chelsea for more than €60m in the summer, after reports last September that the club had planned for him to undergo medical tests.

Real Madrid looking to revamp defence by signing João Cancelo

According to a report from Fichajes, Real Madrid believe Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal, the first-choice full-backs at the club, are well past the level needed to play for the club.

The report further states that Los Blancos are firmly interested in João Cancelo and will submit a bid around €60 million to secure the 28-year-old's services, who's currently on loan at Bayern Munich.

Arsenal suffer huge blow as Ollie Watkins inches closer to extension

Arsenal have been dealt with a huge blow as their summer transfer target Ollie Watkins appears set to sign a new deal with Aston Villa, according to Football Insider.

The 27-year-old, whose contract expires in 2025, is considered to be an integral member of the squad by Unai Emery and is reportedly going to be offered well over £100,000-a-week.

Kyle Walker close to leaving Manchester City

According to Fichajes, Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is one step away from leaving the Cityzens in the summer.

Walker's contract expires at the end of the season and with the right-back no longer in Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's tactics, he looks to move to new shores.

Barcelona want to offer fresh deal to Xavi until 2026

According to a report from COPE, Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants to reward Xavi with a two-year extension that will keep at the club at least until 2026.

Both Xavi and Laporta want for the former player to continue at the club beyond 2024, with the Catalans all but confirmed to lift their first La Liga title since 2019.

Chelsea interested in snatching Gavi

According to AS, Chelsea are keen on luring Barcelona midfielder and highly-rated prospect Gavi away from Camp Nou in the summer.

Gavi's professional contract has been deemed invalid by La Liga authorities and unless Barcelona sort out their financial situation, they will have to let go of him for free in June.

The report states that Chelsea are looking to exploit Barcelona's pandemonium and have already began talks with Gavi and his team over a potential move.