Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 26. 2022.

Mauricio Pochettino is in the news as his exit from PSG looms

Apr 26, 2022 - 08:22

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Mauricio Pochettino could be set to leave Paris Saint-Germain, but Lionel Messi will stay put for at least one more year and have the team built around him. The manager could depart with the owners unhappy about the club's performances in the Champions League, while Kylian Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid when his contract ends in the summer and PSG are open to letting Neymar leave. Despite this, Messi is said to remain committed to the course. (Mirror)

Given his rise to prominence, Lens right-back Jonathan Clauss will likely receive plenty of attention in the summer transfer window and, the club could already be signing Jimmy Cabot from Angers as his replacement.The deal is expected to be worth around €2m, with Cabot having provided six assists in Ligue 1 so far this season. (L'Equipe)

Arsenal are in talks with Napoli as the Gunners aim to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. Napoli's talismanic striker has recorded 16 goals and five assists in 28 appearances across Serie A and the Europa League so far this season. The Gunners will be looking to rebuild their frontline as, having already offloaded Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in January, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are set to leave when their respective contracts reach their culmination in June. (Ekrem Konur)

Roma are looking to make one improvement in each of their defence, midfield and attack, and they have some specific names for each part of the field.At the back, Feyenoord's Marcos Senesi is the main target, while Lille's Xeka is being seen as an option for the midfield with his current contract ending in the summer. In attack, they are aiming to sign Valencia's Goncalo Guedes, though that is expected to require at least €20m.(La Gazzetta dello Sport)

After putting in impressive performances for Stuttgart, Borna Sosa has been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur. Stuttgart are already looking at possible replacements for the Croatian, with Besiktas' Ridvan Yilmaz seen as a possible option. The 20-year-old left-back, Yilmaz, has recorded three goals and four assists this Turkish Super Lig season and represented Turkey six times. (Kicker)

William Saliba is set to return to Arsenal when his Olympique de Marseille loan comes to an end in the summer, but the Gunners will be open to offloading the centre-back if the right offer comes in. (Football Insider)

Sergi Roberto will renew his contract with Barcelona, despite the new deal only lasting one year and including a reduction in his wages. ( Diario Sport.)

Barcelona are monitoring the situation of Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez as they see the him as a possible transfer target for the summer. (Ekrem Konur.)

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says he is open to a move to Turkey or MLS in the future.Gundogan, 31, joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 for around €25m, but his contract expires in the summer of 2023. (Sport 1)

Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram could leave the club and has a host of Premier League sides interested. Thuram, 24, has three goals in 20 Bundesliga appearances so far this season but can leave as a free agent in 2023.( Athletics)

Gabriel Jesus says it's "not the time" to talk about his Manchester City future, but admits he would like to play more regularly. The Brazilian forward has been linked with summer moves to Arsenal and Juventus after finding opportunities hard to come by at the Etihad Stadium.But asked about his plans after scoring four times in the 5-1 win over Watford on Saturday, the 25-year-old chose to remain tight-lipped."I think it's not time to think about this," said Jesus. "I think you expect me to say this, but it's true, it is, this is no time to think about this. Now is the best moment of the season. I want to enjoy, to keep focused on my team, with my teammates to fight for the Premier League." (ESPN)

Real Madrid are close to agreeing to a free transfer deal for Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, with the 29-year-old Germany defender ready to move to the Bernabeu on a contract worth at least £200,000 a week. (Guardian)

Manchester City are mulling over a move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, who has also been a long-term target for rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. (Telegraph, subscription required)

Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer, but the France international will not make an official announcement regarding his future until after his club's last game of the season against Metz on 21 May. (Marca)

Norwich City have entered the race to sign Bristol City's English midfielder Alex Scott, with Tottenham and Leeds already monitoring the 18-year-old. (Football League World)

Barcelona would be willing to let Frenkie de Jong, 24, leave for a fee of 70m euros (£58m), with Manchester United interested in the Netherlands midfielder. (El Chiringuito)

United could offer Barca their 24-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford and 29-year-old Brazilian left-back Alex Telles in exchange for De Jong. (Fichajes)

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will hold one-to-one Zoom meetings with every member of the squad to assess who he wants to keep or let go before he takes charge in June. (Mirror)

One player definitely leaving Old Trafford is Paul Pogba, 29, and the France midfielder has also left the team's WhatsApp group after receiving offers from Real Madrid and PSG. (Mirror)

AC Milan are close to reaching a deal with Liverpool and Belgium striker Divock Origi, 27. (Calciomercato)

Juventus are in talks to sign Argentina winger Angel di Maria on a free transfer in the summer after PSG opted not to extend the 34-year-old's deal with them. (Goal)

West Ham will open talks with Hull City to sign English forward Keane Lewis-Potter. Hull have knocked back a £12m offer from Brentford, valuing the 21-year-old at £18m. (Athletic, subscription required)

Stade Reims will let 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike leave the club for 35m euros (£30m) in the summer and Newcastle are expected to revive their interest after talks with the youngster in January. (Shields Gazette)

Ekitike has also had interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Goal)

Neco Williams says he does not know where he will be playing football next season. The 21-year-old Wales right-back is currently on loan at Fulham from Liverpool. (Wales Online)