Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd enter race for Ivan Toney as Arsenal and Chelsea cool interest in Brentford star

Posted Monday, April 15, 2024 by Goal.com

Man City identify De Bruyne's replacement

Manchester City are reportedly considering signing Newcastle United midfield star Bruno Guimaraes in case Kevin De Bruyne leaves the club in the summer, according to Fichajes.

The Belgian has been linked with a move away from the club ahead of the 2024/25 season with Saudi Pro League clubs keen on signing him. Earlier this season, Guimaraes had signed a long-term contract which had a release clause of £100million.

PSG won't sell Xavi Simons in the summer

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Paris Saint-Germain are unwilling to listen to offers for midfielder Xavi Simons in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Several top European clubs including Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on signing the young Netherlands international, however, the French giants are unlikely to sell him.

Tottenham Hotspur star set to leave in the summer

Tottenham Hotspur's Spanish attacker Bryan Gil is likely to leave the club at the end of the current season, according to Give Me Sport.

The 23-year-old has failed to break into Ange Postecoglou's starting lineup and is planning to leave the club due to lack of game time. His current contract runs until 2026 with the North London side.

Spurs eyeing move for Serie A star

According to Tuttosport, Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Premier League side, however, could face competition from Serie A giants Juventus who are also keen on signing the 21-year-old.

PSG unlikely to go after Rashford in the summer

According to The Sun, Marcus Rashford will not be leaving Manchester United, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly having no plans to make a transfer approach.

The attacker is tied to a £325,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford that is due to run until 2028. That deal will not be broken at this stage, with there no confirmed interest from afar.

Former Bayern boss Kovac could replace Klopp at Liverpool

According to the Daily Mail, former Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg manager Niko Kovac has emerged as a shock candidate to replace outgoing Jurgen Klopp as the next Liverpool boss.

The Reds are in talks to appoint Ruben Amorim as their next head coach, although the Sporting CP boss denied holding talks with the Premier League giants.

Bayern eyeing move for Zidane as they look to replace Tuchel

Bayern Munich are considering turning to Zinedine Zidane to replace Thomas Tuchel as head coach at the German club this summer, according to Marca.

The Bavarian side have already made contact with the coach's agent to find out if he is open to taking the job.

De Zerbi could join Chelsea if Pochettino leaves

Chelsea could consider Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi as their next manager if Mauricio Pochettino leaves in the summer, according to Rudy Galetti. However, the journalist also claimed that there is very little possibility that the Argentine would leave the club after just one season.

Genoa sporting deirector reveals plan to sign Djed Spence from Spurs

Genoa's sporting director has now confirmed that the club are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a permanent deal for Djed Spence. The 23-year-old joined Genoa on loan in January, with the Serie A club having the option to make the deal permanent for £8.5m this summer [via The Spurs Web].

"I speak with Djed every week. We have created a good environment for him. We are trying to make him feel warm and welcome here, and this will then translate into his performances on the pitch. We want to give him the right conditions to perform.

"We still have seven games to go and we want to see what he can do. Personally, I like Djed and how he is doing, and how he is training.

"Of course, he can do more, and he knows this, but we are in contact with Spurs and will evaluate a deal over the next few months giving us time to understand both our positions and Djed's perspective on potentially staying here."

Man Utd interested in signing Brentford's Ivan Toney

Brentford star Ivan Toney is likely on his way out and with Chelsea and Arsenal cooling interest, Manchester United could consider the signing.

As Toney enters the final 12 months of his existing contract with Brentford, it has been reported earlier that the Bees are looking to sell the striker this summer, so as to not lose him for free. While multiple top clubs are interested in signing the striker, it has been reported by The Mirror that Man Utd could be interested in signing the 28-year-old with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking to revamp the dressing room.