Transfer news and rumours LIVE: City set to offer new contract to star player

Posted Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester City set to offer new contract to Erling Haaland

According to The Athletic, Manchester City ace, Erling Haaland will soon receive a contract extension from the club after his release clause for next summer was removed from his contract.

The report states that it is unknown how many years Manchester City will offer to extend Haaland's contract to, however, his current deal runs till 2027.

Chelsea want to hold on to Mount

According to the Express (via Fichajes), Chelsea will not be looking to sell Mason Mount in the summer and wish to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.

The report states that Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will now be in charge of further negotiations with Mount, as he wishes to extend his contract (which expires next summer) at any cost.

Arsenal to face competition from Newcastle over Moussa Diaby transfer

According to Le10Sport, Arsenal are keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby this summer, but they will face competition from fellow Premier League outfit Newcastle United.

Diaby has been in fine fettle for the Bundesliga side this season, scoring 13 goals and registering nine assists. His addition will add a lot of firepower and depth to the attack of the team that manages to secure his signing.

Manchester City to allow Aymeric Laporte to leave if he pushes for an exit

Spanish centre-back Aymeric Laporte will be allowed to leave Manchester City if he pushes for an exit this summer, according to Daily Mail.

Manchester City eyeing summer move for Alphonso Davies

According to Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg (h/t @iMiaSanMia), Manchester City are interested in acquiring the services of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies this summer.

Real Madrid are also linked with the Canadian international.

Chelsea working towards agreeing a deal with Luis Enrique

According to Movistar+ (via Fichajes), Chelsea are hoping to make Luis Enrique their new manager as soon as possible.

Chelsea were reportedly interested in former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as well but have decided to go with Enrique instead.

AC Milan and RB Leipzig favourites for Balogun

As per journalist Ekrem Konur (via Fichajes), AC Milan and RB Leipzig are currently leading the race for promising Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun in the summer.

Balogun is currently on loan to Reims and has shown for them in the Ligue 1 with 18 goals in the league. As a result, many clubs are looking to pry him away from Arsenal.

Manchester City ready to battle it out for Alessandro Bastoni

Manchester City are interested in securing the services of Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports in Fichajes.

Bastoni is set to enter into the final year of his contract and Inter could be looking to make bank on the defender rather than losing him for free in 12 months. City are set to face competition from cross-city rivals, Manchester United.

Adrien Rabiot on Liverpool's shortlist for midfielders

Liverpool are aware of Adrien Rabiot's situation as he will be leaving Juventus as a free agent at the end of the season and are eager to snap him up.

That comes from journalist Ignazio Genuardi, who claims that Rabiot is a part of Jürgen Klopp's midfield shortlist. Signing the Frenchman for free could prove to be a masterstroke as the Reds can then use the money on strengthening other positions in the squad.

Chelsea interested in Julian Alvarez

According to Fichajes, Chelsea are considering making a move for Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez in the summer to reinforce their attack.

Alvarez is reportedly disappointed with his game time at Manchester City and will request a transfer away from them if they don't make him a more regular member of the squad.

Chelsea are unsure about the futures of Armando Broja and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and see as an ideal candidate to replace them, states the report.