Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea keeping tabs on Inter striker Lautaro Martinez as Victor Osimhen alternative

Chelsea monitoring Martinez as backup to Osimhen

Chelsea are intensifying its search for a new centre-forward, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as a prime target, according to HITC.

Chelsea's primary choice for the striker role is Napoli's Victor Osimhen and his price is believed to have dropped to around £95 million from £150 million since last summer.

However, if Chelsea fails to secure Osimhen, they may turn their attention to Inter Milan's Martinez. Despite having two years left on his contract, Inter is optimistic about extending Martinez's stay and is prepared to make him their highest-paid player to facilitate contract negotiations that have been ongoing since last year.

Bayern ready to extend Nubel's contract

🔴 News #Nübel: FC Bayern still want to try to extend his contract beyond 2025 - as revealed!

➡️ Max Eberl is also open to offering Nübel a new contract
➡️ Concrete talks between Bayern and Nübel are scheduled for April.

Nübel can imagine extending his contract with Bayern if… pic.twitter.com/Uwm3DDyXQx

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 21, 2024

Enrique talks up Mbappe's potential transfer to Real Madrid

🚨⚪️ Luis Enrique: “Mbappé to Real Madrid? I don’t know, no one knows. Only Kylian knows”.

“When all parties involved decide to share the truth and their decisions, we will be there to listen”. pic.twitter.com/InnALLQ4cR

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 21, 2024

Dest sees fresh exit route open up as Barca eye Onana deal

Sergino Dest has been reportedly offered a Barcelona exit route with the USMNT defender potentially set to be included in a deal to land Amadou Onana.

Worry for Arsenal as injured Saka drops out of England squad

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has dropped out of the England squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium due to injury.

Bayern confirm Alonso interest with Liverpool & Real also keen

Uli Hoeness confirmed Bayern's interest in Xabi Alonso but says Liverpool and Real Madrid are also "working" to land Bayer Leverkusen's coach.

"Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen and FC Bayern are working on it," Hoeness told Ran Sport.

Several Premier League clubs set sights on Rodrygo

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all said to be interested in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, according to reports from Sport.

Despite the interest from English clubs, Real Madrid seems reluctant to engage in discussions regarding Rodrygo's potential transfer. Nevertheless, sources suggest that they might consider negotiations if presented with a substantial offer, rumoured to be around €100 million.

Rodrygo, who recently penned a new contract with Los Blancos in November, committing his future to the club until 2028, remains focused on his current club. However, with the arrival of Endrick and the potential signing of Kylian Mbappé looming, uncertainty surrounds his future role at the Bernabeu.

Bailey set sights on 'Big Six' transfer

Leon Bailey has admitted that he is looking to make a move to the 'big six' in the Premier League, despite agreeing to a new deal at Aston Villa.

"You have big teams in England, they call themselves the big six. The Arsenals and the Chelseas," he told Let's Be Honest Podcast.

"It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League and I am right now. Who wouldn't want to go to a massive team? Especially coming out of Jamaica, do you know how big that is for the country? Especially being who I am as well.

"It would shine more light and that has been my focus whenever overseas. It is to use my platform to be able to shine light on the country and the young talents. It's difficult for us Jamaicans to even make it to Europe."

Matias Soule reveals he rejected approach from Al-Ittihad in summer

🇦🇷 Matias Soulé confirms he rejected a bid from Al Ittihad: “Yes, they wanted me from Saidi but I decided against that move”.

“I’d like to have a chance at Juventus, for sure”.

“My dream is to play in Premier League one day, it’s just a fantastic league”, told DSports Radio. pic.twitter.com/4hDHN0SkI2

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 21, 2024

Lucas Paqueta refuses to rule out Man City move

Lucas Paqueta has refused to rule out a move to Manchester City in the summer but held off on commenting on speculation out of respect for West Ham.

The midfielder was linked with an £80 million ($102m) move to the reigning European and English champions but no move materialised.

Asked about the reported City interest, Paqueta said at a press conference: "I have a lot of respect for West Ham. I've had a very good season and this has helped me a lot in my evolution in the Premier League. Out of respect for them, I have to remain focused on my work."