Today’s transfer news includes Andoni Iraola, who is now topping the list to replace outgoing Liam Rosenior at Chelsea.
Recently, Chelsea parted company with Liam Rosenior following a poor run of results since his taking over at the club early this year.
While Chelsea parted ways with Rosenior, before that, Bournemouth’s boss, Andoni Iraola, has already announced his departure from the club by the end of this season.
https://footdata.space/updated-17-premier-league-shortest-managerial-tenures/
Now, according to The Sun, the Spanish tactician, Andoni Iraola, is the leading candidate to replace Liam Rosenior in the upcoming transfer window.
Apart from Iraola, Chelsea is reported to be taking a look at other managers in the market. Xabi Alonso and Cesc Fabregas are among the targets to become Chelsea’s next manager.
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/club-statement-liam-rosenior
Iraola has already turned down Crystal Palace’s offers. Also, he is attracting interest from Manchester United and several clubs from the Spanish top division.
Football Transfer News: Manchester United to hold Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United has expressed its desire to keep its captain, Bruno Fernandes, at the club. Manchester United’s top officials are reported to speak to Fernandes and thereby diminishing all the rumours and gossip about the possibility of the Portuguese leaving in the summer.
According to the Sun, Manchester United’s stance is that they don’t want Bruno to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window under any circumstances.
Paul Pogba advises Mainoo.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has advised Kobbie Mainoo that gaming time should be his essential consideration when assessing his Manchester United future.
Pogba’s advice to Manchester United’s young prospect came after emerging speculations that the club could give him contract extensions that commit his future at the club.
Furthermore, Pogba believes that, if Manchester United’s captain Bruno Fernades playing for Manchester City, he would be in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Pogba gave his opinion about Bruno’s performance when speaking to the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast.
James Trafford on high demands.
Both Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United have expressed their interest in signing England and Manchester City goalkeeper, James Trafford.
Goal.com
Rashford to extend his stay at Camp Nou.
FC Barcelona wanted to extend Rashford’s loan deal from Manchester United into another season. Rashford is reported to be happy in Spain, and he is not interested in returning to Old Trafford sooner.
Daily Mirror
Sunderland’s hierarchy in over-expectation?
Premier League side Sunderland could sack manager Regis Le Bris at the end of the ongoing season if he fails to manage the club to secure European football.
Manchester United eyes Casemiro successor.
Manchester United is still assessing the contract situation of Real Madrid’s midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Manchester United shortlists Tchouameni as the top replacement for outgoing Casemiro.
Reports from the Spanish capital reveal that Real Madrid could allow Tchouameni’s exit if they manage to lure the signature of either Manchester City’s Rodri or Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez. Tchouameni’s contract at Real Madrid is valid until 2028.
The Telegraph
Football Transfer News: Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona is in Limbo!
FC Barcelona is proposing a renewal under new conditions terms of contract terms for their striker, Roberto Lewandowski (37).
Reports from Catalunya suggested that Lewandowski should first of all accept a significant salary reduction close to 50 percent for him to extend his stay at the club.
However, the significant salary pay cut will be subject to compensation based on performance-related variables. Moreover, Lewandowski would no longer be an undisputed starter under the newly proposed contract.
Meanwhile, Lewandowski is still on the radar of top clubs. He has offers from MLS, Italian clubs, Saudi Pro League clubs, and other European top clubs.
The Polish striker’s contract at Barcelona expires at the end of this season. And according to Marca, Lewandowski will not make a statement until FC Barcelona has closed the season at a competitive level.
PSG to overhaul its squad?
There is a debate at PSG where some of the club’s officials propose revolutionisation of the squad by including new young signings.
However, some of the club’s officials rule out the revolution and want the club to stick to its core. But the message of manager Luis Enrique is to sign players who add value to the club and not otherwise.
L’Equipe
Real Madrid to prioritize departures before new signings.
La Liga heavyweight, Real Madrid, will allow some of their players to move out of the club in the summer transfer window before signing new players.
It’s revealed that the club could lighten its squad to below 25 first-team squad players and complete it with young talents.
Football Transfer News: Bayern Munich’s Goretzka is heading to AC Milan.
AC Milan is working closely on the deal to sign the German international, Leon Goretzka. Goretzka has lost his starting spot in Bayern Munich and is looking to go somewhere so as to maximize his gaming time. The 31-year-old contract expires this summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Liverpool shows interest in Randal Kolo Muani.
Liverpool has shown strong interest in Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. The PSG player is currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur this season. Reports from North London indicate that Kolo Muani has a slim chance of remaining at Tottenham next season.
Liverpool regards Kolo Muani as the potential replacement for winger Mohamed Salah when he leaves in the summer. Kolo Muani is also on the radar of several Serie A clubs.
La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Manchester United identified Teun Koopmeiners as their transfer target.
Manchester United is interested in signing Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. However, Manchester United could face competition from Galatasaray to secure the service of the Netherland’s International.
Manchester United are pushing to register new players at midfield options following the departure of Brazilian Casemiro and the possible exit of Manuel Ugarte in the summer transfer window.
Tuttorsport.
Bayern Munich turned down Real Madrid’s offer for Pavlovic.
Bayern Munich has rejected inquiries from both Real Madrid and Manchester City for their midfielder Alexsander Pavlovic. Reports from Germany show that Bayern Munich has no interest in parting ways with its under-23-year-olds while they still demand him.
Raheem Sterling’s future at Feyernood is uncertain.
Feyenoord has yet to decide on the future of winger Raheem Sterling. However, some reports disclose that the Eredivisie side has already made a decision to release him at the end of the season.
The Sun
Okoli to leave Leicester City.
A few days after their relegation to League One was confirmed, Leicester City is expected to part ways with their defender Caleb Okoli. Okoli attracts interest from AC Milan, Bologna, and Torino, respectively.
Manchester City enters the race to sign Chelsea’s Fernandez.
Manchester City have already entered the market to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The Citizens are reportedly to enter into the race with Real Madrid to secure the services of Chelsea midfielder, Argentine Enzo Fernandez.
Simultaneously, Manchester City is in a strong position to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
The England international is also linked with other English Premier League outfits, including Arsenal and Liverpool.
Manchester City is entering the market to look for recruits, as their captain, Bernardo Silva, already announced his departure from the club.
Also, there is uncertainty over Rodri, who is attracting interest from Real Madrid. And his contract expires in the summer transfer window.
The Athletic.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has yet to decide on Manchester United’s next head coach.
Manchester United will wait until the end of the season to make a sound decision on who is going to be their next manager. Manchester United’s co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is reportedy meet interim head coach early this week with no sign of giving Carrick a permanent role at the club. Manchester United hierarchy still hesitates to give Carrick a permanent managerial role at the club.
The Red Devils are reported to be waiting until the end of the season for confirmation of European places next season to make a decision.
Daily Mail.