Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea ready to offer Reece James in a swap deal to sign Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni

Posted Sunday, April 07, 2024 by Goal.com

Chelsea ready to offer James to sign Tchouameni

According to Fichajes, Chelsea are prepared to part ways with their captain Reece James as they look to sign Real Madrid's midfield star Aurelien Tchouameni in the summer transfer window.

Tchouameni currently has a contract with Los Blancos until 2028 but the Blues are ready to offer James as part of a swap deal for the France international.

Argentina U23 star hopes to play for Real Madrid in future

Juventus and Arsenal U23 star Matias Soule has expressed his desire to play for La Liga giants Real Madrid in the future.

Speaking to ESPN, the 20-year-old attacker said, "My dream is to join Real Madrid one day, that would be incredible. My future? I’m talking to Juventus and I still don’t know what’s gonna happen. I didn’t have space to play there and so I accepted loan move to Frosinone."

Barcelona set to offer new deal to Pedri

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are considering offering a new long-term contract to star midfielder Pedri at the end of the current season.

The club are set to approach the player's agent soon to initiate talks of a new contract. Pedri's current deal with Barcelona expires in 2026.

Man City name price for out of favour midfielder

Manchester City are reportedly ready to part ways with out of favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the upcoming summer transfer window as they are set to demand a fee in the region of £30m-£40m for the player, according to Football Insider.

After failing to win Pep Guardiola's trust, Phillips moved to West Ham United on a short-term loan during the January transfer window.

Ramsdale set to leave Arsenal in the summer

According to Football Insider, out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale will leave the club at the end of the current season. Several clubs are keen on signing the England international, however, Newcastle United are favourites to land him.

Bayern unlikely to sack Tuchel before the season ends

Bayern Munich are not considering parting ways with manager Thomas Tuchel before the 2023/24 season ends.

Despite the disappointing defeat against Heidenheim on Saturday, Bayern directors Christoph Freund and Max Eberl have confirmed that Tuchel will continue to remain the club's head coach until the end of the current campaign.

Ethan Mbappe could follow Kylian out of PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly frozen contract talks with Ethan ever since his elder brother Kylian announced his move to Real Madrid as a free agent next season, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

Barca ready to sell Fati in the summer

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Barcelona are reportedly ready to sell Ansu Fati permanently in the summer and are likely to demand a transfer fee of over €40m.

Fati is currently on loan at Brighton this season but the Premier League club are unlikely to sign him him next season as he has failed to live up to the expectations this campaign.

Bayern director confirms they are in talks to find new manager

Bayern Munich director Christoph Freund has confirmed that the club are in talks to appoint a new manager ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the official said, "We are in talks to find the new coach. Nagelsmann has been here before, it's a special situation. I trust Julian a lot. But there are also other coaches whom I trust. It's important to do the right thing."

PSG eye Osimhen as Mbappe replacement

According to reports from Corriere dello Sport, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are considering triggering Victor Osimhen's staggering €130 million release clause to secure his services from Napoli ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.

Osimhen, a 25-year-old Nigerian forward, garnered significant interest from several top European clubs last summer. Despite this, he opted to extend his stay at Napoli, signing a new contract that included the aforementioned release clause. Throughout the current season, Osimhen has showcased his prowess in front of goal, netting an impressive tally of 13 goals in 25 appearances for Napoli.

However, with PSG poised to part ways with star striker Kylian Mbappe, who is reportedly set for a move to Real Madrid, Osimhen has emerged as a prime candidate to fill the void to be left by the Frenchman.

Ramos wants Sevilla contract decision amid MLS & Saudi links

Sergio Ramos has reportedly urged Sevilla to decide on whether they will offer him a new contract before the season ends as he weighs up his future.

Time is ticking for Sevilla! Tic tac...

Real Madrid monitoring Levante forward Espi

Real Madrid have set its sights on teenage sensation Carlos Espi from Levante, as reported by Diario AS.

Espi, at just 18 years old, has already made waves in Spanish football. He debuted for Levante's first team in the country's second division back in February. Additionally, he represents Spain at the under-19 level, showcasing his talent and potential on the international stage.

The young striker has been in prolific form, netting an impressive tally of 20 goals throughout the current campaign across Levante's youth and reserve teams. His performances have caught the attention of Real Madrid, who are keen to bolster their squad with promising young talents.

Amorim refuses to commit his future to Sporting

that he cannot assure he will remain as the club's boss next season.

Amorim, aged 39, is currently one of the top contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer, especially after Xabi Alonso confirmed his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen for the upcoming season.

During a recent news conference, when asked if he could guarantee staying at Sporting next season like Xabi Alonso did with Bayer Leverkusen, Amorim replied, "No, I can't guarantee that. Sporting are taking care of their future and I can't make a decision because I have given my word so I can't go back on it, which is if we don't win titles, I will leave the club. "That has always been very clear since the beginning and it was something I thought was important to tell my players because we have to win. First we'll win titles then we can decide [on the future].

"But that's not something that concerns me because the future has been planned by the club for some time. We are outlining all the situations and everything we want for next season and that is the main reason as to why I can't guarantee it. Because like I said, I've spoken to the players and as a leader I can't go back on my word. We have to win titles, we are on the right path and we must win this game to do so."

Juventus enter race to sign Brighton boss De Zerbi

Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi amid links with Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

Atletico set sights on Fulham midfielder Pereira

According to a report from Sky Sports, Atletico Madrid has emerged as one of the clubs expressing interest in Fulham's attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira. The 28-year-old Brazilian is also attracting attention from two prominent clubs and several sides in Italy.

Despite the growing interest from various quarters, Pereira's preference is to remain in the Premier League. With his skill set and experience, Pereira has become a target for clubs seeking to bolster their midfield options. His potential departure could mark a significant change for Fulham, who will likely weigh their options carefully as they consider the offers on the table.