Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal lining up shock move for Joao Cancelo if Barcelona cannot make loan stint permanent

Posted Monday, March 25, 2024 by Goal.com

Arsenal could steal Man City's Joao Cancelo from Barcelona

If Barcelona cannot afford to sign Manchester City's Joao Cancelo on a long-term contract, Arsenal is allegedly prepared to make a summer raid for the full-back. Cancelo has a contract with Man City through June 2027, but after losing favour with Pep Guardiola, it appears that he will not be playing at the Etihad Stadium in the future.

Cancelo has openly stated his desire to join Barcelona permanently, and Man City is reportedly willing to let him go this summer. The Sun claims that Barca's financial issues prevent them from agreeing to pay Man City's £40 million asking price for Cancelo. It's currently being said that the Catalan behemoths are unwilling to pay anything more than a borrowing fee.

Man City-bound Claudio Echeverri set to join Girona on loan

Journalist Sebastian Srur reports that Manchester City attacker Claudio Echeverri is likely to join Girona in January 2025 on a short-term loan before heading to Etihad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The Argentine wonderkid who formally signed for the Cityzens earlier in January, will remain at his club River Plate until the end of the current calendar year and was initially expected to arrive at the Etihad Stadium for the start of 2025.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta: Frenkie de Jong is happy at club

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reaffirmed that Frenkie de Jong is happy at the club and that "the last thing he would want" is to leave. De Jong has been linked with a move to the Premier League but has no plans to leave, according to the Camp Nou chief.

"The last thing he would want is to leave Barcelona. He has told me more than once, that he is delighted here," Laporta told Mundo Deportivo.

Crystal Palace leading the race to sign Arsenal star

Out of favour Arsenal star Eddie Nketiah could move out of the club in the upcoming summer transfer window with Crystal Palace currently leading the race to sign him, according to Football Insider.

The Eagles are set to enter in a three-way transfer race alongside Brentford and Wolves to secure the signature of the forward.

Mourinho hinted at joining a Portuguese club in the future

The Portuguese manager, who was sacked by AS Roma in January, is currently without a club but he is desperate to take up a managerial job soon.

Mourinho even hinted he could return to his homeland 20 years after he left FC Porto to join Chelsea. Speaking to reporters at the Portuguese Grand Prix, the manager said, "Zero news. I don't have a club, I'm free. But I want to work, in the summer I want to work. Never say no, especially in football. My life is football. I can train anywhere and I have no problems."

West Ham eyeing move for Man Utd target Bellanova

According to Tuttosport, West Ham United have joined Aston Villa and Manchester United in the race to sign Torino defender Raoul Bellanova.

The Serie A side are likely to demand a transfer fee in the region of €25 million for the youngster who has scored once and provided five assists this season.

Chelsea favourites to land Osimhen

According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Chelsea are firm favourites to land Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.

The journalist further claimed that the player reportedly prefers moving to Stamford Bridge over a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain who identified him as a possible replacement for outgoing Kylian Mbappe.

Ancelotti reveals why he rejected Brazil job

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has opened up on rejecting Brazil's offer earlier this year to stay back at Santiago Bernabeu.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the Italian manager said, "In Madrid, I feel very good, it's great. I'm very happy to be in Madrid and to be Real Madrid manager. Very, very happy."

Nagelsmann opens up on signing new Germany contract

Former Bayern Munich and current German national team coach Julian Naglesmann has opened up about the possibility of him signing a new long-term deal with DFB.

Speaking to ZDF, the manager said, "That depends a bit on the offer. Generally speaking, I'm of course happy when the protagonists are satisfied with the coaching staff. It's not impossible, but it's not a given either. The focus is on the Euros."

Araujo clears the air about his future at Barcelona

Ronald Araujo, who is wanted by Bayern Munich, has opened up about his future at Barcelona. Speaking to reporters, the Uruguayan said, "My future? There's always a lot of talk and rumours, but I'm very happy at Barcelona."

Chelsea eyeing move for Barcelona forward

According to Todo Fichajes, Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in signing Barcelona forward Ferran Torres in the summer.

Torres, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City in 2022, has scored 11 goals and provided four assists in the current season.