Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 7, 2022

Apr 7, 2022 - 08:04

Onuachu Transfer Update

Lazio are showing an interest in signing Genk striker Paul Onuachu. The Nigeria international could return a transfer fee of around €15m. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could be offloaded in the summer as Lazio look to replace various players whose contracts are coming to an end, while also addressing financial issues. The move for Onuachu, who has 21 goals for Genk across all competitions this season, comes as the Serie A side look for an alternative to veteran frontman Ciro Immobile. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to bring Christopher Nkunku back to the club from RB Leipzig. The 24-year-old is one of many who have come through PSG's famed academy before leaving without making their full impact on the first team and then going on to impress elsewhere. (Foot Mercato).

Manchester United are close to finalising an agreement to hire Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik ten Hag. The incoming manager has already started a wish list of players to add to the squad at Old Trafford. Atop that list is Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves. The Red Devils have been longtime admirers of the Portugal midfielder, and the reported new boss is said to share their enthusiasm for the 25-year-old. (Sun)

Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger, who is set to be a free agent in the summer, is at least €2m per season away from Juventus' wage valuations as the player and club discuss a possible move. If a deal is reached, the signing bonus and commissions will total €20m. (Calciomercato ).

West Ham United have registered their interest in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah. The 22-year-old has rejected various renewal proposals from the Gunners with his current contract culminating in the summer. There has been heavy interest from the Bundesliga, but the Arsenal academy graduate has not signed a pre-contract, leading to the Hammers asking to be kept abreast of developments. ( Football Insider)

Celta Vigo are considering making an offer for midfielder Riqui Puig, who Barcelona do not see as a member of their squad going forward.The 22-year-old La Masia graduate has managed just 380 minutes across 14 appearances in all competitions so far this season. ( Ekrem Konur).

Arsenal are tracking Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa as they aim to bring in another senior centre-back. Steven Gerrard is willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old. Villa boss Gerrard is said to be unconvinced by Konsa's reliability and consistency despite featuring regularly in defence, after the Premier League outfit tried to sign Joe Gomez from Liverpool in January. ( Football Insider)

Juventus could face competition from Atletico de Madrid for Udinese right-back Nauel Molina. The Argentine reportedly feels ready to take a step having already recorded six Serie A goals and three assists this term, though Udinese are demanding €30m for the 24-year-old. Juventus director Federico Cherubini will decide whether or not to begin negotiations. (Calciomercato.)

Napoli are reportedly considering Getafe left-back Mathias Olivera a priority signing for next season, with the two clubs almost having agreed on a deal since January. ( Fabrizio Romano.)

LaLiga president Javier Tebas says it's "impossible" that Erling Haaland will sign for Barcelona.The Borussia Dortmund forward's contract includes a €75m release clause, which becomes active in June. Barca are among the top European clubs keen to sign the Norway international. Asked if Barca will sign Haaland, Tebas said: "It's impossible that Haaland will sign for Barca."( ESPN)

The agent of Timo Werner has been in Italy meeting with AC Milan, Juventus and Atalanta. Despite winning the Champions League in his first season at Chelsea, Werner has struggled to find his best form during his time at Stamford Bridge. (Corriere Dello Sport.)

Former Manchester United assistant manager Steve McClaren could return to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's No. 2 if the Dutchman is appointed by the club. Ten Hag is also among a handful of names linked to the top job at Manchester United as interim manager Ralf Rangnick's tenure is set to conclude at the end of the campaign. (ESPN)

Crystal Palace will be willing to let Wilfried Zaha leave the club this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing next year. Zaha, 29, is out of contract at the end of next season, meaning he can leave as a free agent in 2023 if he does not sign a new deal. The Ivory Coast international has unsuccessfully pushed for a transfer several times in the past, but Palace have resisted approaches from Arsenal and Everton as they were not willing to lose their star player. Palace are more willing to let Zaha leave as they have young attacking stars such as Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze coming to the fore for Patrick Vieira's side. (Mail)

Dutchman Ten Hag also wants 20-year-old Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber with him to Old Trafford. (Star)

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, 29, favours a return to Juventus over moving to Paris St-Germain when his deal expires this summer, but the Italian side have doubts over the transfer because of the France midfielder's wage demands and age. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

Liverpool view Villarreal's Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma, 25, as a potential replacement for 29-year-old Senegal forward Sadio Mane, but the Reds are not expected to make a bid until 2023. (Goal)

Brighton have no plans to sell goalkeeper Robert Sanchez amid interest from Newcastle in the 24-year-old Spain international. (Football Insider)

Arsenal, Everton and Newcastle have all expressed interest in signing 28-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona. (Superdeporte - in Spanish)

PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo, 22, has revealed his fondness for Arsenal as he continues to be linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool. (Goal)