Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Ten Hag wants to sign a defender with Todibo leading the shortlist

Pochettino to have bigger role in Chelsea transfer decisions

Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has asked Chelsea's directors for a more prominent role in deciding the club's new signings in the next transfer window.

"When the transfer window was closed I said I need to be more involved now in all the decisions. I have started to work to identify what we need for January," he told reporters.

Cheltenham appoint Clarke as new manager

👋 Evening Darrell #mintmush pic.twitter.com/N3diAh9HKq

— Cheltenham Town (@CTFCofficial) September 29, 2023

Ten Hag wants to sign a defender with Todibo leading the shortlist

Manchester United considering to invest on new important defender in 2024 as internal discussion start 🔴 #MUFC

Todibo remains on the list, Tapsoba and Antonio Silva also tracked by scouts — more names could be added in the next months.

📱 More: https://t.co/0l413ucWIz pic.twitter.com/JTsJjovfPl

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2023

Reading placed under registration embargo

Club statement | Embargo status and proposed sale of the club

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 29, 2023

Martinez only wants Inter, reveals agent

🇦🇷 Lautaro Martínez agent: “He received several bids… but the player always tells me: Inter, only Inter”.

“Lautaro has special feeling with club and fans. He loves Inter, the group and the project”.

“We’re gonna discuss new deal, the feeling is great”, tells TvPlay. pic.twitter.com/21izzZTfHe

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2023

Vitinho signs new Burnley deal until 2027

Ours until 2027! ✍️

Vitinho has signed a new four-deal deal, keeping the versatile Brazilian at Turf Moor until 2027! 🤩

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) September 29, 2023

Bayern president speaks about failed Rice transfer

🔴 Why did Declan Rice-Bayern deal collapse? FC Bayern president Heiner: “With the Declan Rice deal, given our financial possibilities we had to set other priorities”.

“What remains is the club. That's why you have to make decisions in the interests of the club”. pic.twitter.com/r1MbR2DlJQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2023

After Ten Hag, Skinner speaks of " potentialManchester United" tax

Marc Skinner reflected on the transfer window & spoke about the 'Man Utd tax' that Erik ten Hag has already alluded to this season.

🗣 "Ideally we have liked to have done the work earlier, but it wasn't for lack of trying.

"Women's transfers are getting way more complicated…

— Jamie Spencer (@jamiespencer155) September 29, 2023

Barca set to extend De Jong contract

Frenkie de Jong Barcelona

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, has initiated discussions with Frenkie de Jong regarding a new contract with the club, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Despite a recent injury, Frenkie de Jong has been performing well, prompting Barcelona to express a strong interest in extending his contract beyond the current term, which is set to expire in 2026.

Yamal set to get extension with Barcelona until 2026

⭐️ Lamine Yamal has signed his new Barça deal in July, ahead of summer pre-season tour.

Formal signature and announcement ceremony will take place on Monday, October 2.

Barça will confirm Lamine's new deal valid until June 2026, limit for 16 year old players. pic.twitter.com/gsOS7jqOUx

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2023