Man City want Gundogan stay but Barcelona move looks imminent (Sport)

Manchester City fear they are destined to lose Ilkay Gundogan for free this summer.

The Premier League side want to extend the midfielder's contract for at least another season but Sport reports they believe he has his heart set on a move to Barcelona.

Coach Xavi sees him as an ideal signing regardless of whether or not Sergio Busquets stays, with Barca prepared to offer him a two-year contract.

Arsenal & Real Madrid told to hand over €40m for Hojlund

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Juventus have been told they will have to pay around €40 million (£35m/$43m) to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.

The trio have expressed an interest in the Danish striker amid his excellent displays in Serie A and Fichajes reports Atalanta have set their asking price.

Newcastle, Brighton & Villa in for Chamberlain

Three Premier League teams are lining up summer offers for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain , according to The Daily Mail.

Aston Villa, Brighton and Newcastle are all said to be in for the England international, who will leave Liverpool when his contract ends this summer.

Ferran Torres wants Barca stay but club undecided

Barcelona are yet to make a decision regarding Ferran Torres' future at the club.

The attacker has been relegated to the bench a lot recently while coach Xavi wants to add another forward to make up for Barca's lack of goals. and the club still need to lower their salary expenditure.

Torres, then, is on shaky ground at Camp Nou, but Sport reports he has no intention of leaving the club any time soon.

Inter scout Retegui in Italy clash against Malta

Inter sent scouts to observe Mateo Retegui in his second senior appearance for Italy on Sunday, says Calciomercato.

The Boca Juniors forward has caught the attention of the Serie A giants and put in another goal scoring performance in the Euro 2024 qualifying game.

Bayern approach Chelsea about Barry

Bayern Munich have already approached Chelsea about the possibility of hiring Anthony Barry, according to The Telegraph.

The Premier League side are upset with Thomas Tuchel after he declared his interest in luring the coach to Munich in a press conference this week.

Barca urge Olmo to snub RB Leipzig extension

Barcelona have asked Dani Olmo to reject RB Leipzig's offer to extend his contract as the Catalan side hope to lure him to Camp Nou.

Mundo Deportivo reports Barca held talks with the Spain star's entourage during the World Cup and urged him to let his current deal expire in 2024, when they will swoop in to sign him on a free transfer.

Brazilian FA confirm Ancelotti interest

Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil's top candidate to take over as the national team's new head coach.

The Real Madrid boss has been linked with the Selecao since Tite stepped down after the World Cup and the Brazilian Football Federation's (CBF) president has confirmed they want him to take charge.

Scottish full-back set for big switch

He's on the move and he'll have no shortage of suitors, so it seems.

Scottish talented fullback Max Johnston will leave Motherwell in the summer - as many clubs are already showing interest ??????? #transfers

AS Monaco, Augsburg and Udinese are among clubs keen on signing Johnston but the race is still open. pic.twitter.com/oEaxHGdsbQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 26, 2023

Laporte on the move? Spurs linked with City star

Tottenham have reportedly joined the race for Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.

According to FootballTransfer Laporte could leave City in the summer, despite being contracted until June 2025, with Barcelona heavily linked with a move. Spurs are targeting centre-backs in the summer, with Pau Torres and Marc Guehi also touted with a move to North London.