Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Red Devils interested in PSG defender

Posted Tuesday, May 02, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United interested in Hakimi

According to Football Insider, Manchester United have PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi on their radar and are considering a move for him in the summer.

As per the report, PSG's squad will undergo a major overhaul in the summer with the club looking to sell many players. If the right bid comes they will listen to offers for Hakimi, however, Manchester United will have to compete with Chelsea for the Moroccan defender.

Harry Maguire set to leave Man Utd

Harry Maguire could be forced to quit Manchester United this summer due to concerns over his England spot.

Maguire, who was previously adamant about staying put, appears to be leaning towards leaving Old Trafford in an effort to save his international career. The 30-year-old is becoming concerned that he could have to leave United, according to Mail Online.

Barcelona slap €60m tag on Raphinha

As per El Nacional, Barcelona will only entertain offers in the region of €60m for winger Raphinha in the upcoming transfer window.

The report states that Newcastle United are keen on bringing back the winger to the Premier League next season, and Barcelona may look to cash in on him after his average performances this campaign.

Ten Hag set sights on Southampton’s Romeo Lavia as a potential long-term successor to Casemiro

Erik ten Hag is eyeing a move for Southampton destroyer Romeo Lavia as he hunts for a potential successor for Casemiro.

Despite still having three years left to run on his current Red Devils deal, it looks that United boss Ten Hag is already looking for his successor. While Casemiro's instant impact and winning mindset has been lauded, at 31, the ex-Real Madrid star's signing was not made with the long-term in mind.

The Independent claims that Ten Hag is a huge admirer of Southampton midfielder Lavia. The Dutchman is thought to be keeping tabs on the 19-year-old’s progress and could become a long-term successor to Casemiro in the future if he continues to impress.

Liverpool hell-bent on signing Gavi

According to El Nacional, Liverpool are very keen on making a move for Barcelona prodigy Gavi in the upcoming transfer window.

Gavi's contract renewal hasn't been accepted by La Liga, which means if the situation isn't resolved he will be a free agent at the end of the season.

As per the report, Liverpool have tracked him from last season and manager Jurgen Klopp highly-rates him.

Ronaldo eyeing reunion with former Man Utd team-mate

Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are looking to reunite star striker Cristiano Ronaldo with his former Manchester United team-mate Alex Telles.

Telles joined Sevilla on a season-long loan, but the Spanish club won't pursue a permanent deal for the full-back this summer. The Brazilian, who arrived from Porto in 2020, will look to find another suitor in the summer.

As per the report in Diario AS, Telles could be reunited with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The Saudi Arabian outfit are keen on signing the Brazilian this summer as they look to reinforce in the position and would be one of the potential suitors who would have no issue affording the costs involved to land the full-back.

Harry Kane open to running down contract

Kane, 29, has less than 15 months remaining on his Tottenham deal, and figures within the club are increasingly doubtful over whether he will put pen to paper on a new one.

According to the Telegraph, the England captain would consider running down his deal at Tottenham before leaving on a free transfer amid strong links with Man Utd and Bayern.

Man Utd, for one, would be ready to offer him a £100,000 raise on his current £200k-per-week Spurs contract, and a sizable signing on-fees should he see out his deal at the north London club to join the Red Devils on a Bosman transfer.

Barca determined to bring back Messi, submit fresh feasibility plan to La Liga

Barcelona are reportedly not prepared to give up on their pursuit to land Lionel Messi this summer. The Argentine’s contract with PSG expires come summer, and the Catalans are ready to bring him back where it all started.

Barcelona have already tabled a financial feasibility plan to La Liga regarding Messi’s transfer. Although the league dismissed a few of their pointers, the club are still confident about completing the signing ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, Barcelona will continue to send fresh proposals to La Liga until they get their formal approval, after which they will present Messi with their official offer.

Messi, too, is calm about his future and is waiting for Barcelona to sort out things with La Liga. The Argentine is not after money and is said to be keen to accept any proposal that arrives on the table from his former club.

Thomas Tuchel wants Casemiro at Bayern Munich

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are increasingly concerned about reports in Germany stating Bayern Munich want to sign Casemiro, and have made the Brazilian their top transfer target. It’s understood that Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of the United midfield general and would like to bring him to the Allianz Arena in the summer transfer window if possible.

Gunners open to offers for Xhaka, Tierney & Balogun

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are ready to entertain offers for Granit Xhaka, Kieran Tierney and Folarin Balogun this summer.

The Gunners are expected to supervise a small reconstruction in the summer with a number of first-team stars set to be axed. Xhaka could be among those to leave with Arsenal expected to listen to offers for the Switzerland midfielder despite his starring role this term.

There have been rumours that Arsenal is prepared to extend Xhaka's contract to keep him on the squad until 2025, but the Gunners are predicted to sign at least one new midfielder this summer, increasing the uncertainty Swiss midfielders future.

Meanwhile, outcast Kieran Tierney and star loanee Folarin Balogun has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium, and would also be allowed to leave if the right offers come around.

PSG plot mega €120m offer to sign Bukayo Saka

According to a report from Fichajes, Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a record summer offer for Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, who has been in superb form this season with 25 goal contributions helping the Gunners fight for the league title.

With the futures of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe uncertain at Parc des Princes, the Parisians 'need to find new pieces' for Christophe Galtier's attack. Although the Gunners would be reluctant to let go of their prized asset, PSG's offer, which could go above €120m, could be too attractive to turn down. The proposal, if accepted, would make Saka the most expensive sale in the history of the north London club.