Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 6, 2022

Here some of the interesting transfer scoops across Europe for today

Apr 6, 2022 - 05:54

Transfer Gossip

Real Madrid are leading the race for the signature of Aurelien Tchouameni. The AS Monaco midfielder has been on the radar of a number of European clubs throughout the season, with Premier League sides Manchester City and Manchester United both hopeful of securing his services. (Telegraph)

Paris Saint-Germain have made an offer to Paul Pogba as they look to acquire him on a free transfer. It is reported that the deal is worth less than what he has been offered by Man United, and while the 29-year-old midfielder is willing to make the switch to the Parc des Princes, the report adds that a return to Juventus remains his preferred option. ( Manchester Evening News)

AC Milan have identified Fabian Schar as a potential solution at centre-back. As time runs down on Alessio Romagnoli's contract, the Rossoneri have been looking at alternatives to replace him, and it looks as though 30-year-old Switzerland international Schar has been escalated up the San Siro hierarchy's list of candidates. He has made 20 starts in the Premier League this season for Newcastle. (Rudy Galetti.)

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to trigger their option to sign Dejan Kulusevski permanently at the end of this season. The 21-year-old has impressed after joining Tottenham on an 18-month loan from Juventus for a fee of €10 million in the January transfer window, after the club failed to secure the signings of Luis Diaz (who joined Liverpool for €45m from Porto) and Adama Traore (loaned from Wolves to Barcelona). (Mail)

Divock Origi has agreed personal terms with AC Milan. The Serie A club proposed a four-year deal worth €4m a season, with the Rossoneri looking to acquire the 26-year-old Liverpool striker on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer.( Rudy Galetti.)'

Barcelona are assessing a number of options at left-back in the summer, with Valencia's Jose Gaya at the top of the list. Manager Xavi Hernandez is keen to find cover for Jordi Alba on the left side of the pitch and is narrowing down solutions that the Blaugrana can make an approach for. (Mundo Deportivo.)

Talks between Inter Milan and Ivan Perisic are progressing well as the two parties look to reach an agreement over a new contract. (Calciomercato.)

Real Betis have announced that Claudio Bravo has signed a new one-year extension at the club. The 38-year-old goalkeeper joined Los Verdiblancos in 2020 on a free transfer after previously featuring for Manchester City, and his impressive form has helped Betis challenge for a Champions League spot this season, with Manuel Pellegrini's side sitting fourth in LaLiga. (AS)

Bernd Leno has plenty of options to leave Arsenal in the summer, but there has been no contact with former club Bayer Leverkusen despite the 30-year-old goalkeeper recently being linked there. (Sky Sport Germany)

Manchester United have entered the race to sign Christian Eriksen. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has recaptured his form, having joined Brentford on a six-month deal in the January transfer window, with a spell that has now seen him contribute to a goal in four consecutive games, and now teams are starting to take notice with former club Tottenham Hotspur also linked with his signature.( Sun)

Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto could return to Spain this summer for a fee of €40m.. Despite being a star player for Lazio, the Serie A side are looking to bolster their coffers with an impending squad reshuffle at the end of the season. Serie A giants Juventus are also said to be keeping an eye on Alberto, whose relationship with Lazio boss Mauricio Sarri is said to be tense, and one of the main reasons he's considering a switch. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Allan is set to depart Everton at the end of the season as Frank Lampard looks to overhaul a struggling Toffees squad. The 31-year-old midfielder has appeared in 23 of the 28 Premier League fixtures this season and remains under contract for another year, however, Lampard looks more interested in securing Donny van de Beek on a permanent move from Manchester United once his loan expires. (Sun)

Paris St-Germain have made an offer to France midfielder Paul Pogba, 29, as he enters the final months of his Manchester United contract - but the Ligue 1 club have offered less money than United. (MEN)

Real Madrid remain confident of signing 23-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe from PSG this summer, despite reports suggesting he is close to agreeing to a new deal to stay in Paris. (90min)

Tottenham's England striker Harry Kane, 28, would be curious to listen to any offer from Manchester United this summer before making a decision on his long-term future. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Crystal Palace will listen to offers for Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 29. (Mail)'

Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, but no decision has been made on where his future lies, his agent has said. (Deportes Cuatro, via Mirror)

Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are among several teams considering a move for Benfica's 22-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool are already closing in on three new signings. The Reds have reached agreements for Fulham's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Carvalho, 19, Celtic's Scottish winger Ben Doak, 16, and Derry City's 15-year-old Irish winger Trent Kone-Doherty. (Football Insider)

Manchester City are hopeful of agreeing a new contract with 21-year-old England midfielder Phil Foden before the end of the season. (90min)

The potential appointment of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager could see 20-year-old Dutch defender Jurrien Timber and 22-year-old Brazilian winger Antony follow from Ajax this summer. (Mike Verweij, via Express)

United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick could use his RB Leipzig contacts to bring Austrian midfielder Konrad Laimer, 24, to Old Trafford. (Bild, via Express)

Manchester United's search for a new manager at an advanced stage, with the final decision between Ajax coach Ten Hag and PSG's Mauricio Pochettino. (The National)

Dutchman Ten Hag is in active communication with United and has received information, including the club's transfer budget and potential signings. (Fabrizio Romano, via Express)

And former England manager and United assistant manager Steve McClaren is under consideration to become Ten Hag's No2, should the Dutchman be appointed at Old Trafford. (Guardian)

Newcastle United are open to selling French forward Allan Saint-Maximin, 25, in the summer. (90min)

Newcastle have made Reims' 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike their top attacking target this summer. (Football Insider)

The Magpies have set out a seven-player transfer wishlist which also includes Everton's England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25. (Mirror)

But Newcastle are set to miss out on one target as AC Milan have agreed on terms with Lille's 22-year-old Dutch centre-back Sven Botman following talks in the last week. (90min)

Despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 23, is close to agreeing to a new long-term deal with Barcelona, his agent has confirmed. (ESPN)