Transfer news & rumours LIVE: West Ham plotting cut-price summer bid for Man Utd defender Harry Maguire

Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd join race to sign Atalanta defender Scalvini

According to Fichajes, Manchester United are all set to compete with Chelsea and Manchester City to secure the signature of Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini in the summer.

With Raphael Varane likely to leave next season, the Red Devils are looking for a quality option to replace the Frenchman and the 20-year-old would perfectly fit into Erik ten Hag's plans.

Juventus could approach Sofyan Amrabat in the summer

After a terrible loan at Manchester United, Juventus will provide Sofyan Amrabat a way out, according to The Sun.

Since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer, Amrabat has had little success and has only started seven Premier League games. According to the article, Amrabat is being considered as a possible Adrien Rabiot successor. Rabiot is rumoured to be departing the team after his contract expires in the summer.

West Ham plot move to sign Man Utd's Harry Maguire
According to The Sun, West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in the summer and are plotting a £15 million bid for the player.

Last summer, the Hammers had offered to sign the England international but the player at that time did not want to move out of Old Trafford as he was unwilling to take a pay cut.

Chelsea target Yoro wants to join Real Madrid

Chelsea target Leny Yoro reportedly wants to join La Liga giants Real Madrid in the summer, according to Marca.

The 18-year-old, who has a contract with Lille until 2025, could cost in the region of €30-40 million. The Blues were keen on signing the defender ahead of the next season but if Los Blancos show interest in him it is unlikely that they would be able to convince the player to come to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool enter race to sign Dortmund's Malen

Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen in the summer, according to journalist Christian Falk.

Manchester United too are keen on signing the 25-year-old as they are eyeing a swap deal for Jadon Sancho in the summer. Arsenal are also monitoring the player's progress.

Wolfsburg part ways with former Bayern coach Kovac

Bundesliga side Wolfsburg have officially parted with former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac, the club confirmed on Sunday.

The official statement from the club read, "VfL Wolfsburg has parted ways with its head coach Niko Kovac with immediate effect. Managing director Marcel Schäfer informed the 52-year-old of the decision in a personal conversation on Saturday evening. Assistant coaches Robert Kovac and Aaron Briggs will also be leaving the Wolves."

Man Utd star wants to join Serie A giants next season

Fiorentina loanee and Manchester United midfield star Sofyan Amrabat has reportedly expressed his desire to return to Italy next season.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Moroccan midfielder wants to head back to the Serie A but he wishes to join Italian giants Juventus.

Atletico's Omorodion revealed if he would join Premier League

Fiorentina loanee and Manchester United midfield star Sofyan Amrabat has reportedly expressed his desire to return to Italy next season.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Moroccan midfielder wants to head back to the Serie A but he wishes to join Italian giants Juventus.

Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omordion has revealed whether he wants to join a Premier League side next season. The player is currently on loan at Alaves.

The striker was informed about English clubs' interest in him to which he told Relevo, "Premier League clubs want me? I have nothing else in mind but to play for Atlético de Madrid next year. My goal and my dream is to play for Atlético. I want to make history there."

Bayern set to offer new contract to Man City target Musiala

Bayern Munich are ready to offer a new contract to Jamal Musiala who is wanted by several European clubs including Manchester City, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Extending the German midfielder's contract is the club's number one priority at the moment as his current deal expires in 2026. The club are reportedly ready to offer the player a pay rise.

Cole Palmer set to sign new long-term Chelsea deal

Cole Palmer is reportedly closing in on signing a new Chelsea deal that will see his wages go up from £75,000 a week to £150,000 a week, according to the Daily Star.

Since joining the Blues this season from Manchester City, Palmer has scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists and is one of the most consistent performers for his club.

Nice ready to block Todibo's move to Man Utd

Football Insider reports that officials of French club OGC Nice are set to block defender Jean Clair-Todibo's move to Manchester United next season.

Having a shared ownership under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group, it was believed that Todibo could head to Old Trafford next season but the French club reportedly does not want their star player to leave the team.