Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 22, 2022
Paul Pogba is open to joining another Premier League when his contract expires in the summer.
- Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer could be set to leave the Allianz Arena in the summer, with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing him.The report reveals that the Bundesliga club would be willing to let him go for a fee in the region of €15 million. The 28-year-old Austria international joined the club from RB Leipzig last summer, but despite signing a four-year contract until 2025, just seven starts in the league this season have seen the majority of his appearances come from the bench, with manager Julian Nagelsmann deploying him as a utility player across a number of positions. (Bild)
- Bayern Munich have named their asking price if Robert Lewandowski is going to leave the Allianz Arena in the summer. The Bundesliga club are keen to renew his deal, but if the 33-year-old striker hasn't agreed to terms by the end of the season, the club will consider moving him on for a fee of €40m. Barcelona have most recently been interested in securing his signature. (Bild)
- Antonio Conte has made Kalvin Phillips a priority target for Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Leeds United star looks to be at the top of the shortlist of potential Spurs midfield reinforcements, with the north London club expected to allow Conte to overhaul the squad. Phillips has started just 12 games for Leeds in the Premier League this season, having sustained some injury problems throughout the campaign, though he has also remained on the radar of Manchester United. (Telegraph)
- Barcelona have made a contract offer to Sergi Roberto, with hopes of extending the defender's deal at Camp Nou. The 30-year-old is set to be out of contract in the summer, and after postponing talks back in December, manager Xavi Hernandez has this week decided to negotiations back on the way. It is reported that his representatives met with the Blaugrana on Wednesday, with the player keen to continue his career with them. (Sport)
- Paul Pogba is open to joining another Premier League when his contract expires in the summer. The Manchester United midfielder looks almost certain to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, and it is reported that he hasn't ruled out a potential move to a domestic rival. Juventus have also been in contact with the 29-year-old midfielder's representatives, with the Bianconeri looking to negotiate a deal that includes a lower salary than the £290,000-per-week he currently earns at Old Trafford. (Sky Sports)
- Sam Johnstone is reportedly keen to join Tottenham when his contract expires with West Bromwich Albion in the summer. The Premier League club have been scouting the England international goalkeeper throughout the season, and the 29-year-old is believed to be keen on making the switch to north London to challenge Hugo Lloris for the No. 1 spot. (Football Insider)
- Nemanja Matic is open to moving to AS Roma amid interest from the Serie A side. Despite the 33-year-old defensive midfielder still having one year left on his deal at Old Trafford, Manchester United are reported to be looking to move him on in the summer. The Serie A club would like to compromise on Matic's deal that currently sees him earn a €7m yearly salary, though the latest indicates that he is keen to work under Jose Mourinho again. (Calciomercato)
- Real Madrid are confident of signing Kylian Mbappe, 23, and will go all out for the Paris St-Germain and France forward after conceding that their other main target, Erling Braut Haaland, is heading to Manchester City. (Mail)
- Real are also keen on bringing England midfielder Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu, but Borussia Dortmund are desperate to keep the 18-year-old and intend to increase his standing within the club's hierarchy in an attempt to persuade the youngster to stay. (Bild - in German)
- Everton are monitoring Wolves' Adama Traore, 26, with a view to signing the Spain winger if Barcelona reject the option to make his loan move at the Nou Camp permanent. (Football Insider)
- Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have £200m to spend on new signings, with at least six first-team players set to leave in the summer. (Mirror)
- Anthony Martial looks likely to return to Old Trafford after a season-long loan at Sevilla, with the Spanish club not opening talks to keep the 26-year-old France forward. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Paul Pogba's representatives are in talks with Juventus and Real Madrid about a summer move, when the 29-year-old France midfielder becomes a free agent. (Sky Sports)
- Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is set for talks with Daniel Levy to tell the Spurs chairman the club need six summer signings, with Leicester and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, high on the list. (Telegraph - subscription required)
- English right-back Djed Spence, 21, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough, is also wanted by Tottenham. (Mail)
- Spurs will make Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski a permanent signing in the summer. The 21-year-old is on an 18-month loan and Tottenham have decided to pay Juventus the £24.9m clause fee this summer. (Evening Standard)
- Portuguese winger Fabio Carvalho, 19, has said Liverpool's interest in signing him has affected his recent Fulham performances. (Metro)
- Ivan Toney wants a new deal and pay rise at Brentford, where the 26-year-old English striker is under contract until 2025. (90 Min)
- Torino's defensive pair, Brazilian Gleison Bremer, 25, and Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo, 21, are targets for Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
- Leeds and Everton are lining up moves for Chelsea's 28-year-old Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, who is currently on loan at Besiktas. (Teamtalk)
- West Ham are interested in Club Bruges winger Noa Lang, but face competition from AC Milan for the 22-year-old Dutch international. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian)
- Birmingham City have told Wolves they want to sign Montenegro keeper Matija Sarkic, 24, on a permanent deal after his impressive loan spell at St Andrews. (Birmingham Mail)
