Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 29, 2022

Newcastle United were the first English club to show their hand with a bid of £84 million in January, which was rejected, and now the Red Devils appear to have moved ahead of the Magpies in the race for Osimhen

Apr 29, 2022 - 07:14

Transfer Gossip

Premier League clubs are queueing up to land Napoli striker Victor Osimhen with Manchester United currently leading the race. Newcastle United were the first English club to show their hand with a bid of £84 million in January, which was rejected, and now the Red Devils appear to have moved ahead of the Magpies after opening talks with Osimhem's Roberto Calenda. The Nigeria international has scored 16 goals in 28 appearances for Napoli this season, and such form has also alerted Arsenal. Calenda is leading the negotiations over any potential move, and he is believed to have held "a summit" with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli and Osimhen himself. United's bid will be reliant on getting the green light from new manager Erik ten Haag, while Arsenal appear to be the best suited to offer Champions League football. (Corriere Dello Sport)

Bayern Munich are making plans to replace Serge Gnabry in case the winger doesn't extend his contract, and they have their eyes on FC Salzburg's Karim Adeyemi. The 20-year-old left Munich's youth system in 2012 but could make a sensational return after scoring 25 goals in just 65 games in Austria. However, Bayern face competition for the Germany international's signature, with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona also interested. (Kicker)

Antonio Rudiger's move to Real Madrid from Chelsea will be confirmed and his contract signed in the next few days in a deal that will see the 29-year-old defender join the Spanish giants until 2026. (Fabrizio Romano).

Darwin Nunez is one of the most wanted men in Europe, and Abendzeitung believe he is more likely to join Paris Saint-Germain than Bayern Munich. The German outlet believes that PSG are planning to sign a replacement for Kylian Mbappe in case the Frenchman decides to join Real Madrid, and Nunez is seen as a more viable option than either Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Romelu Lukaku or Rafael Leao. (ESPN)

Arsenal are planning a £45m move for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford this summer. The 24-year-old England striker has been in and out of the United side this season and much has been made about his long-term future at Old Trafford. The Gunners, meanwhile, are keen to add a striker that can fit into Mikel Arteta's system, and they've identified Rashford as a leading candidate for the role. (Football Insider)

Borussia Dortmund are planning for life after Erling Haaland and as such they have identified several young targets they believe have a similar physical presence to the Norwegian. Dortmund are particularly keen to identify a player in form but yet to reach their peak -- and so have a low transfer price -- and their list includes 19-year-old striker Adam Hlozek from Sparta Prague, 19-year-old Frenchman Hugo Ekitike from Stade Reims, and 18-year-old Benjamin Sesko from FC Salzburg. Hlozek looks to be the most prolific of the three, with eight goals and 12 assists in the league. ( Kicker)

Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, this summer. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Borussia Dortmund will compete with Manchester United for the signature of Ajax and Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller, 27. (Sun)

Bayern Munich are also looking at the possibility of signing Haller if Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, leaves them to join Barcelona in the summer. (Goal)

Barcelona are working hard to sign Lewandowski but no opening bid has been made yet for forward. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich want to be kept informed of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong's situation at Barcelona. The Spanish club could sell the 24-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain, depending on the size of the offer they receive. (Sport)

Arsenal will hold talks at the end of the season with club-record signing Nicolas Pepe, 26, over the Ivory Coast winger's future. (Standard)

Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25, would prefer a move to Arsenal over Newcastle. (Football Insider)

France forward Ousmane Dembele is prepared to reduce his salary demands as talks take place regarding a new deal at Barcelona. The 24-year-old's current contract runs out in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Former Everton forward James Rodriguez, 30, is eyeing a return to Europe and the Colombian will drop his wage demands to force through a move. (Star)

Manchester United know this summer could be their best chance to move for England international Declan Rice, with their rivals for the 23-year-old West Ham midfielder prioritising other positions. (Standard)

Roma are looking to the Premier League this summer. The Serie A team are interested in Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 29, Aston Villa's Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, and Manchester United's departing Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic, 33. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

England striker Tammy Abraham, 24, says he is "happy" at Roma but, having been linked with a move to Arsenal, has refused to rule out leaving the Serie A side. (Metro)

Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves is ready to leave Wolves in the summer, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona among the sides monitoring the 25-year-old. (90 Min)

Villarreal manager Unai Emery is interested in taking Watford's Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, 24, to Spain this summer. (Standard)

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 31, wanted to join Manchester United prior to his move to Anfield, says Rio Ferdinand. (Vibe with Five podcast)

Arsenal's 21-year-old France defender William Saliba - currently on loan at Marseille - plans to return to the Gunners this summer and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's side. (Teamtalk)