Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea eyeing £43 million summer move for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams

Posted Thursday, March 07, 2024 by Goal.com

Bayern and Newcastle interested in Zinchenko as Arsenal set €45m Price Tag

Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Arsenal placing a €45 million price tag on the left-back, as per FootballTransfers.

Bayern could potentially lose Alphonso Davies to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window and they want to replace the Canadian with Zinchenko.

Brighton name De Zerbi price for suitors Man Utd and Chelsea

Potential suitors Manchester United & Chelsea must reportedly shell out a hefty compensation fee to prise away Roberto De Zerbi from Brighton.

Man Utd consider Motta as Ten Hag successor

Manchester United have earmarked ex-Inter and Italy midfielder Thiago Motta as a potential candidate to replace Erik ten Hag as coach this summer.

Tuchel's one crucial condition to consider Chelsea return

Thomas Tuchel would reportedly consider to return to Chelsea but has one crucial condition on the table.

Managers circling around United to replace Ten Hag

After Manchester United's disappointing 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, pressure has intensified on Ten Hag, with the team currently sitting sixth in the Premier League table.
As a result, representatives of several managers have approached Manchester United, sensing a potential managerial change before the start of the next season, according to ESPN.

Securing Champions League football has been highlighted as crucial for the club's summer plans, including squad investment and meeting financial requirements. However, United's gap behind fourth-placed Aston Villa has widened to 11 points with 11 games remaining. And a failure to seal a top-flight European berth might see Ten Hag sacked in the summer.

Barcelona set to tie down three youngsters with long-term contracts

Barcelona have decided to offer new contracts to young talents Pau Cubarsí, Héctor Fort, and Marc Guiu, according to Diario Sport.

Cubarsi has been impressive in defence and with his current contract set to expire in 2026, clubs from the Premier League have been monitoring him closely - drawn by his potential and the €10 million release clause in his contract.

Fort, known for his versatility across the backline, has showcased his talent with six appearances across various competitions despite being only 17 years old. Similarly, Guiu, aged 18, has impressed with his contributions, including a notable debut goal against Athletic Club in October.

Barcelona eyeing move for Arteta to replace Xavi

According to Relevo, Barcelona are interested in roping in Arsenal boss Mikel Artea as they aim to replace outgoing manager Xavi in the summer.

Barcelona sporting director Deco reportedly contacted the Basque coach with a proposal, although, Arteta's contract with Arsenal is valid till 2025.

West Ham eyeing ambitious move for German star

West Ham United are plotting a move to sign Germany international and Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus on a free transfer in the summer, according to Football Insider.

The veteran attacker's contract with the Bundesliga side expires at the end of the current season and he is expected to leave them after that. Clubs from the Turkish league and MLS are also showing interest in roping the star player.

Hull City likely to make Carvalho's loan move permanent

Liverpool could consider selling Fabio Carvalho permanently in the summer as Hull City are plotting a move for the player, according to INews.

The 21-year-old was sent out on loan earlier this season to The Tigers and the Championship side now are willing to make the transfer permanent.

Aston Villa to go after out of favour Arsenal star

Out of favour Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney could permanently leave the club in the summer with Aston Villa interested in signing him, according to Team Talk.

Tierney is currently on a season-long loan spell at Real Sociedad. The Gunners are likely to demand £25.6 m in transfer fee if The Villans place an official bid.

Bayern director remains optimistic about Davies staying back

Bayern Munich director Max Eberl remained optimistic that star defender Alphonso Davies will extend his stay at the club despite being linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Speaking to journalist Maximilian Koch, Eberl said, "I haven't spoken to Alphonso Davies about new deal yet. But I always have hope, the story is still open. I won't give it up."

Chelsea eyeing move for Athletic Club winger

According to Team Talk, Chelsea are eyeing a move for Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams in the summer.

The Blues have scouted the player on numerous occasions in the past few months and now looking to sell him who will be available for a fee in the region of £43 million.

Brighton unwilling to let De Zerbi leave next season

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has revealed that the club want manager Roberto De Zerbi to stay beyond the current season.

Speaking on De Zerbi's future, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Barcelona, Barber told The Athletic, "We don't want to lose De Zerbi, he’s one of the best in the world. Roberto loves Brighton and all people involved here — but at some point in the future he may choose to take that skill base that he has elsewhere."

Boost for English giants as Bayern star yet to negotiate new deal

Premier League giants Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have been handed a huge transfer boost as Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is yet to negotiate a new deal with the club and could leave in the summer, according to the Express.

The 29-year-old has also been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, although, the Premier League is likely to be his next destination.