Latest Transfer News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers April 18, 2022
Barcelona are reportedly keen to give Lewandowski the long-term deal he wants after his current deal with Bayern Munich ends
- Robert Lewandowski, 33, has reportedly attracted the interest of FC Barcelona, who are keen to give him the long-term deal he wants after his current deal with Bayern Munich ends. Lewandowski has scored 309 goals in 379 appearances in Germany, but he appears to have doubts about extending his stay in the Bundesliga. (ESPN)
- Eden Hazard will snub a move this summer to prove himself at Real Madrid, according to his brother, Cercle Brugge midfielder Kylian Hazard. It has been reported that Eden Hazard could be a shock signing for Arsenal this summer, but Kylian believes that his brother will try to turn around his form. Talks between Real and Arsenal were reproted to have taken place, but it would appear as though Hazard doesn't want to leave the club before he's reached his best form. (ESPN)
- Ajax's technical manager Gerry Hamstra has said they are doing everything they can to convince Manchester United managerial target Erik ten Hag to stay at the club. Ten Hag is close to finalising a deal to move to United. (ESPN)
- Borussia Dortmund are pushing Manchester City for a decision on Erling Haaland. They believe the German club want a decision as quickly as possible so they can plan for the 21-year-old striker's replacement. Haaland has a £64m release clause in his contract, which activates this summer, and Manchester City lead the race for his signature ahead of Real Madrid. Dortmund have not given up hope of persuading Haaland to stay, but with City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly desperate to land a striker, it looks as though this could finally be the summer in which the Norwegian moves on to pastures new. (Sun)
- Everton star Richarlison has instructed his agent to find him a new club at the end of the season. The 24-year-old is currently embroiled in a relegation battle as he looks to keep Everton in the Premier League, but whatever happens he appears keen to quit the club in search of Champions League football. ( Football Insider)
- Barcelona are keen to get Philippe Coutinho's future sorted before June in order for them to sort out their finances, and their own squad improvements reports Sport. The Catalan club are hoping to recoup €40m for the attacking midfielder, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa. Villa boss Steven Gerrard is keen to make Coutinho's stay a permanent one, but Villa are unwilling to meet the asking price and instead want to negotiate a lower fee. (ESPN).
- Alexandre Lacazette is looking increasingly likely to leave Arsenal this summer. The 30-year-old could be on his way back to his former club Lyon. The French international joined the Gunners in 2017 from Lyon and is wanted by the Ligue 1 side's president Jean-Michel Aulas, with Lacazette's contract set to expire in June. Lyon approached Lacazette earlier in the year in the hope of persuading him to sign a pre-contract agreement, but now they're hoping to get the deal over the line at the second time of asking. ( L'Equipe )
- Liverpool are planning to offer Senegal international Sadio Mane a new contract. The 30-year-old forward's current deal ends in 12 months. (Football Insider)
- Liverpool have sounded out 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi over a possible summer move. (Sport - in Spanish)
- Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl says Manchester City have not agreed a deal to sign Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (Mail)
- Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn says the club do not have the financial might to sign Haaland. Kahn also confirmed the club are in contract negotiations with Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 33. (Sport, via 90 Min)
- West Ham are lining up a bid for Manchester United's English defender Di'Shon Bernard. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Hull.(Mirror)
- Tottenham are monitoring their former player and current Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30. The Dane would be keen on a return to Spurs. (Football Insider)
- Arsenal are planning a move for Lille's Kosovan winger Edon Zhegrova, 23. (Sky Sports, via Teamtalk)
- However, the Gunners could miss out on RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku with Inter Milan now pushing to land the 24-year-old Frenchman. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
- Arsenal could let as many as 12 players leave this summer with Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 30, Spain defender Hector Bellerin, 27, and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, all set to depart. (Football London)
- Everton and Brazil forward Richarlison, 24, has told his agents to find him a new club. (Football Insider)
- Newcastle are prepared to revive their interest in Torino defender Gleison Bremer. The 25-year-old Brazilian has also attracted interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.(Tuttomercato - in Italian)
- Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Croatia midfielder Luka Modric will finish his career at the club. The 36-year-old has been linked with moves to Newcastle and Manchester City.(Sun)
- Roma boss Jose Mourinho has visited a mural dedicated to Argentine legend Diego Maradona in Naples prior to his side's Serie A match against Napoli on Monday evening. (Sun)
- Manchester United players have been warned to expect a "highly demanding" culture under potential new manager Erik ten Hag by Dutch defender Willem Janssen, who played under the current Ajax boss when he was in charge of FC Utrecht. (Mirror)
