Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool set to announce appointment of Richard Hughes

Napoli begin talks to tie down Kvaratskhelia with a new contract

There has been contact between Napoli and the agent of winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for a potential new contract, as reported by Calciomercato.

Discussions commenced earlier in the year, with Napoli expressing optimism about extending the 23-year-old's stay. However, disparities remain concerning salary negotiations between the club and Kvaratskhelia's representatives.

Amid the ongoing contract talks, Kvaratskhelia has maintained impressive form on the field contributing to six goals in his last 10 appearances across various competitions.

Inter & Juve keen on Atleti's Hermoso

🚨🟰 The gaps still remain between #Atleti and Mario #Hermoso about his renewal.

🗣️ The 🇪🇸 CB's contract expires in June: several clubs asked for info, interested in him as a free agent in the summer.

📌 As revealed in December, #Juventus and #Inter are on his tracks. 🐓⚽ pic.twitter.com/W5uLU76AZZ

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) March 14, 2024

FIFA announces 48-team U17 World Cup with hosts Qatar & Morocco

FIFA have awarded Qatar and Morocco the rights to host the expanded FIFA U-17 men's and women's World Cup, respectively, for the next five years from 2025.

Mancini could take charge of Newcastle

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has emerged as an option for Newcastle United should they decide to move on from Eddie Howe this summer, HITC understands.@HITCfootball https://t.co/5G3LNDGH71

— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) March 14, 2024

Henderson makes shock admission about Saudi Pro League move

Jordan Henderson has surprisingly admitted that his move from Liverpool to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq in the summer of 2023 was a “mistake”.

"The Saudi league is developing but it doesn't suit me, I made a mistake going there," he told Parool.

Barcelona's VP of finance puts down his papers

Barcelona's vice president of finance, Eduard Romeu, has resigned from his position mid-season, citing professional reasons. His departure adds to a series of resignations among directors and executives since president Joan Laporta's election three years ago. Romeu's exit occurs amid ongoing economic challenges faced by the Catalan club, with just three months left until the end of the financial year.

Despite Romeu's efforts to improve Barça's financial situation, including implementing cutbacks and boosting revenue, the club still exceeds their La Liga-imposed annual spending limit by approximately €200 million. Additionally, Barcelona is struggling to meet their budgeted income target for the 2023-24 campaign, set at €859 million, which must be achieved by June 30.

Nagelsmann ready to sign for new club before the Euros

🚨 Nagelsmann: “There’s good chance that I'll sign before the Euros if I have an offer that I'm happy with. But I don't have anything on the table as of now”.

“Nothing is concrete in terms of talks. It’s all open, focus on the Euros”.

🟡⚫️ “BVB? You should ask them, not me”. pic.twitter.com/5vaX6LRmkJ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2024

Chelsea show interest in Lille defender Leny Yoro

Chelsea have shown interest in Lille defender Leny Yoro as they look to weigh up their options to replace the aging Thiago Silva.

Yoro has been linked with multiple clubs so far this season and now, Chelsea are also showing interest in the 18-year-old as per The Standard. With Silva's contract expiring this summer, Chelsea are looking to bring in a younger centre-back.

Liverpool set to announce appointment of Richard Hughes

🔴 After Michael Edwards’ return, Liverpool are set to announce the appointment of Richard Hughes in the next days.

It’s all agreed with Hughes since last week as he’s gonna leave Bournemouth. pic.twitter.com/YSeZ0qCk1X

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2024

Brighton fearful that Roberto De Zerbi may leave in the summer

Brighton are increasingly fearful that their head coach Roberto De Zerbi will leave this summer, according to The Times [via Sky Sports]. The paper cites existing rumours linking the Italian with Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona this summer, as well as comments he has made since last week's 4-0 hammering at Roma in the Europa League over the club's squad depth.