TRANSFER RUMOURS: Madrid mull Firmino move, as Barca eye Bruno Guimaraes
Barcelona is interested in securing the services of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. However, the club believes that convincing Newcastle United to sell the 25-year-old would require a transfer fee of approximately 100 million euros (£87 million). (Source: The Times)
Real Madrid is contemplating a move for Brazil forward Roberto Firmino, aged 31, who will become a free agent when his contract with Liverpool expires this summer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Mauricio Pochettino, the former manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, has signed a three-year contract to become the new head coach of Chelsea. (Source: The Guardian)
Brazil remains hopeful of appointing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as their next head coach. The five-time world champions have been without a manager since Tite’s departure following the World Cup in Qatar in December. (Source: The Athletic)
James Maddison, the 26-year-old England midfielder, is expected to lead the departure from Leicester City following their relegation from the Premier League. (Source: Mirror)
Leeds United, who have been relegated, will not impede the departure of England winger Jack Harrison, aged 26, if the right offer comes in. (Source: Leeds Live)
Liverpool is reportedly considering the signing of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, aged 28, for a fee of 26 million euros (£22.5 million). Milinkovic-Savic’s contract with Lazio is set to expire in 2024. (Source: Calciomercato)
Manchester United’s chances of acquiring South Korean defender Kim Min-jae, aged 26, and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, aged 24, from Napoli have been boosted amidst speculation surrounding the future of Napoli’s manager, Luciano Spalletti. (Source: Givemesport)
Newcastle United has also joined the race to sign Napoli’s Kim Min-jae. (Source: Fijaches)
Sheffield United is monitoring the progress of Nottingham Forest’s English midfielder Lewis O’Brien, aged 24, who is currently on loan at DC United. (Source: The Sun)
Alexis Sanchez, the 34-year-old Chile forward and free agent, is eager to make a return to the Premier League after his stint at Marseille. Sanchez previously played for Arsenal and Manchester United. (Source: The Sun)