Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Florentino Perez wants to sign four Chelsea players for Real Madrid

Florentino Perez wants to sign four Chelsea players

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to rejuvenate the team in the coming seasons and intends to capitalise on Chelsea's dramatic decline by signing four players from them, per Fichajes.

Reece James, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount, and former Real Madrid player Mateo Kovacic are the four names that Perez believes to be capable of strengthening Los Blancos, with the latter three available for free in the summer of 2024 if they do not renew with the Blues.

Lionel Messi keen to return to Barcelona

According to a report from Fichajes, Lionel Messi wants to return to Barcelona after his contract with PSG expires at the end of this season.

Messi has had offers from Saudi Arabia and Inter Miami, but he prefers to play at the top level in Europe. A return to Camp Nou now seems increasingly likely.

Leeds United hold talks with Ez Abde's representatives

A report from Spanish publication SPORT claims that Leeds United have held talks with the representatives of Barcelona youngster Abde Ezzalzouli, who is currently on loan at Osasuna.

The 21-year-old has shone at Osasuna this season, helping them reach the final of the Copa del Rey. It is believed that Barcelona will make a decision on Abde's future at the end of the season, with their financial condition likely to factor in.

Lille set Jonathan David price tag at €65m

Understand price tag to sign Jonathan David this summer will be around €65m as Lille expect top clubs to move for the Canadian striker. 🔴✨ #transfers

2️⃣0️⃣ David scored again today — it’s 20 goals in #Ligue1 now, top scorer of the league tied with Kylian Mbappé. pic.twitter.com/3mfXKxGIAR

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 16, 2023

Bayern Munich won't sell Sabitzer to Man Utd for less than £25m

Bayern Munich will refuse to sell midfielder Marcel Sabitzer to Manchester United for less than £25 million this summer, according to Football365.

The Austrian left the Bavarian giants in January to sign for the Red Devils on loan until the end of the season, but his growing stature under Erik ten Hag, thanks to his influential performances, might convince United to make the signing permanent.

Three European giants chasing Leeds United prodigy

According to a report from talkSPORT, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Juventus are chasing Leeds United's 19-year-old prodigy Wilfried Gnonto in the summer.

The Italian has a contract with Leeds until 2027, but it would be hard to keep hold of him if The Whites get relegated at the end of the season.

Chelsea, Real Madrid chasing Man City star

Chelsea and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City star Julian Alvarez next season according to Fichajes.

As per the report, the player apparently wants to leave the club after just one season if Pep Guardiola cannot offer him more minutes on the pitch.