Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bayern Munich discussing shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany

Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2024 by Goal.com

Bologna determined to keep Man Utd target Motta at the club

Serie A side Bologna are determined to retain the services of their manager Thiago Motta beyond the current season amid interest from Juventus and Manchester United.

Speaking to DAZN, Bologna president Joey Saputo said, "We will do everything in our power to keep Thiago Motta at the club."

Bayern could consider appointing Kompany as next boss

According to Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have held concrete internal talks over appointing Vincent Kompany as their next manager ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The Bavarian side considers the Belgian to be an ideal candidate to take charge of the Bayern side after Thomas Tuchel left the team at the end of the current season.

Newcastle to offer star attacker Gordon to Inter

Newcastle United are reportedly open to selling star attacker Anthony Gordon to Serie A champions Inter in the summer, according to InterLive. The Magpies are likely to demand a fee in the region of €60m and the player's agent is now working behind the scenes to complete the move.

Luka Modric to extend Real Madrid stay

According to Fabrizio Romano, Luka Modric is all set to sign a new deal with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club for at least one more season.

Los Blancos are set to meet the player soon to discuss his salary demands. The veteran midfielder has rejected all other proposals as he wants to continue at Santiago Bernabeu.

Liverpool's Alisson could head to the Saudi Pro League

According to Rudy Galetti, the Saudi PIF have made the Brazilian goalkeeper one of their main targets ahead of the 2024/25 season as they want to bring a world-class goalkeeper to the Saudi Pro League. They are reportedly preparing a huge offer to lure the Brazilian to the Middle East.

Kompany linked with shock move to Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have internally discussed the possibility of appointing Vincent Kompany as their next manager as they look to replace Thomas Tuchel, according to journalists Fabrizio Romano and Christian Falk.

Several other clubs in the Premier League as well as across Europe have set their eyes on the ex-Manchester City captain including Brighton who are without a coach at the moment.

Wolves could demand £60m for Man City target Neto

Wolves are all set to demand a massive transfer fee of £60 million for star player Pedro Neto who has been linked with a move to Manchester City and Newcastle United, according to The Telegraph.

The Cityzens remain long-time admirers of the Portuguese winger while the Magpies are looking to sign a new player amid uncertainty over Bruno Guimaraes' future at the club.

Liverpool formally announce Arne Slot as new manager

A day after Liverpool bid farewell to their legendary manager Jurgen Klopp the club have now formally announced the appointment of former Feyenoord boss Arne Slot as their next head coach.

The official statement from the Reds read, "Liverpool Football Club can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit. The 45-year-old will join the Reds from Feyenoord ahead of the 2024-25 season after a deal was reached with the Eredivisie club for his services. Slot will replace Jürgen Klopp at the helm following his decision to step down from the post at the end of the current campaign."

Saudi giants show interest in Mourinho and Allegri

Jose Mourinho could reunite with Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia next season as Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad are reportedly keen on appointing the Portuguese as their next manager, according to journalist Bruno Andrade.

The journalist also claimed that the 2022/23 Saudi league champions have also included former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri on their managerial shortlist.

Aston Villa ready to sell defender Diego Carlos

According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa are willing to hear offers for star defender Diego Carlos despite receiving £50 million for qualifying for the Champions League next season.

Carlos currently earns £100,000-a-week in wages and has two years left in his current deal. Serie A giants AC Milan have reportedly shown interest in signing the player.

Aston Villa close to signing Barkley from Luton

Ross Barkley could head back to Aston Villa next season as the Premier League are keen on signing him permanently from Luton Town in the summer transfer window, according to The Guardian.

The English midfielder joined the Villans in the 2020/21 season on loan from Chelsea. He spent the last season with the Hatters who got relegated from the top division, just a season after gaining promotion from the Championship.

Dortmund learn Man Utd's asking price Jadon Sancho

Man Utd will not allow Jadon Sancho to leave the club this summer at a cut price as Borussia Dortmund look to bring the Englishman back to the club. As per The Sun, Man Utd will not consider any bid under 75% of the £73 million ($92.7m) they spent on the winger when they bought him from the German club in 2021.

The reports have also suggested that the 24-year-old may have to take a wage cut if he wants to agree terms with Dortmund as they do not have the same wage budget limit as Man Utd do.