Transfer news LIVE: Ange Postecoglou to Spurs terms AGREED, Havertz to Real Madrid ‘close’, Mac Allister to Liverpool
AUSTRALIAN Ange Postecoglou is all set to join Tottenham as their new manager after reaching a verbal agreement with the Celtic boss.
Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is reportedly set to leave the club this summer.
Meanwhile, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante are both reportedly on the verge of moving to the Saudi Pro League.
Elsewhere, Alexis Mac Allister's move to Liverpool is creeping closer after the club booked a medical for the Argentina star.
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EXCLUSIVE: Abraham Prem return?
Everton want Roma striker Tammy Abraham to solve their scoring problems.
The Toffees are trying to clinch a £27million deal for the former Chelsea striker.
Abraham cost Roma £34million when he joined them from Chelsea two years ago and still has another three years to run on his contract at the Stadio Olimpico.
But the Serie A giants are in danger of breaching Italy’s strict FFP regulations and are ready to listen to offers for the 25-year-old.
Chelsea have the option to trigger a buy-back clause for the England international this summer for an agreed fee of £68million.
But that would be twice what they sold him for and they have no plans to bring him back to Stamford Bridge.
Bayern hijack Xhaka deal
Bayern Munich are reportedly set to hijack Bayer Leverkusen’s move for Granit Xhaka.
They are said to be on the verge of signing him in a £15million transfer on a five-year deal.
But the Bundesliga champions could pounce after supposedly being snubbed by Declan Rice.
EXCLUSIVE: Foxes eye Potter
Leicester are making a new move to appoint Graham Potter as their manager.
The relegated Foxes have contacted the former Chelsea boss for a second time after asking him to help them beat the drop.
Leicester are now willing to go back in for him and throw big money at Potter after relegation in the dream that he will say "yes" to them.
Potter is yet to commit to Leicester and remains in talks with French side Nice, who would like to hire him for next season.
Potter is in no rush to commit after picking up a huge pay off from Chelsea following his brief spell.
Benzema breaks silence on transfer
Real Madrid hero Karim Benzema has broken his silence on rumours linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia.
The Frenchman hinted there is little truth in the speculation.
He confirmed he is happy at the club and is looking forward to their final game of the season on Sunday.
Benzema responded by saying: " It's the internet talking, the internet is not reality."
Carrasco to join Barca
Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco can join Barcelona this summer for just £17m.
The shock transfer can happen as it was negotiated as part of the deal that saw Antoine Greizmann had back to the capital from the Catalan side last year.
Atleti would like Carrasco to stay and ignore the clause in his contract.
Lingard released by Forest
Jesse Lingard is one of 12 players that have been released by Nottingham Forest.
The midfielder signed for the Reds on a free transfer last summer, but he was limited to just 20 appearances across all competitions during the 2022-23 campaign.
He is now one of six senior players set to leave the City Ground on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the month.
The other five stars include Andre Ayew, Cafu, Jack Colback, Jordan Smith and Lyle Taylor.
Forest also confirmed that full-back Serge Aurier triggered an automatic one-year extension to his contract.
Chris Wood, who joined the club on an initial loan deal in January, is also set to stay.
Credit: Alamy Moyes on Celtic links
David Moyes has been linked the Celtic job with Ange Postecoglou set for talks with Tottenham.
But the Scot insists he is not focused on rumours with West Ham in the Conference League final.
Moyes said: "I’ve never even considered it.
“I’m West Ham manager and I’m really enjoying my period here.
“I’m hopefully trying to continue growing a really good football club so I’ve not given it any consideration.
“Through my years I’ve been linked with lots of jobs at different times but I have to say I’m really happy at the moment and I’m settled where I am.
“The club have been so good to me and we’re enjoying the journey we’re on.”
Asked about the possibility of leaving West Ham after the final, he replied: “I'm not thinking any further ahead than the game."
Mac Allister farwell
Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister has seemingly said goodbye to the club on social media.
He posted in an emotional farewell on Instagram: "It was an honour to represent Brighton & Hove Albion in a World Cup and to become the first ever World Cup winner for this club.
2Three and a half years and a half ago, we were fighting for relegation and today, after so much sacrifice, suffering and work, this group will be in the history of this club for becoming the first to play Europa League.
"We achieved it all together and that’s why we have to feel very proud. Vamos."
Mac Allister has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea.
Xavi opens door to Messi
Lionel Messi will leave PSG this summer and Barcelona boss Xavi has opened his arms to his return to the club.
Xavi said: "Leo Messi will decide his future next week. He has 100 per cent my okay to join us.
"He knows we're ready to welcome him. Nothing has changed, we have chances. We want Leo here. Let him decide. I'm ready to include him in our system."
Xavi breaks silence on City duo
Barcelona manager Xavi has opened up about the club attempting to sign Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo.
Cancelo ended up going to Bayern Munich in January on loan and the Germans have decided not to keep him into next season.
The Catalan giants could go in for him but Xavi claims they weren't allowed to sign him before, saying: "Joao Cancelo did not come to Barca in January simply because City did not want him to go to Barca.
"They didn't tell me any reason, simply that it couldn't be done because City had said no to Barca option. Ask them, Pep, their board."
They were also keen on Silva but he appears likely to stay at the Etihad.
Xavi explained: "Yes, Bernardo was tempted by joining us last summer. It's normal, players are always open to join us.
"Bernardo would be an excellent signing, obviously; that would be fantastic but he's Man City player. It's very difficult."
Ange to Spurs?
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is set for a new round of talks with Tottenham next week.
He is the leading candidate to takeover from Ryan Mason at Spurs.
Ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has also been discussed internally but Napoli are also keen on him.
Credit: Reuters Ronaldo staying in Saudi
Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Al-Nassr beyond this transfer window and is happy at the club.
He also thinks the league could become one of the best soon with the likes of Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema linked with transfers there.
Ronaldo explained: "I am happy in Saudi Arabia. I will stay here. If they do what they want to do, that league could be one of the top five leagues in five years."
BREAKING: Allardyce leaves Leeds
Sam Allardyce has left Leeds after failing to prevent the club's relegation.
Big Sam took charge of the final four games of the season and could not oversee a win.
Allardyce said: “It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League.
"I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity. I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked."
Rice's agent in Arsenal talks
Declan Rice's agent and father is in talks with Arsenal, claims a West Ham insider.
They claim the Gunners are now the strong favourites to sign him with the player keen to remain in London.
Rice supposedly does not view Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga as the correct place for him and he wants to stay in the Premier League.
He is set to snub the Bavarian side despite holding a meeting with their manager Thomas Tuchel.
How about Zlat
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, is set to leave AC Milan this summer with his contract expiring.
Monza have offered him a deal to see him stay in Italy for another year.
But after a lengthy spell out injured with a knee issue, the player is weighing up his future.
He said: "Monza told me that they’ve the contract ready for me. But I’m Milan player and I’m proud of that.
"I don’t think I’m gonna retire at the end of the season. But I have to find a good balance."
Leao to pen new deal
Rafael Leao is set to officially sign his new and improved contract at AC Milan today.
The winger has attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, who reportedly made sizeable bids for them only to see the offers turned down.
Leao has agreed a new deal with the Serie A side and he is set to commit his future until 2028.
He is set to earn £4.2m-a-year without bonuses and there will be a £150m release clause.
Atleti confirm two signings
Leicester star Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to join Atletico Madrid.
The defender will leave the relegated club on a free transfer after signing a pre-contract with the Spanish outfit.
Diego Simeone confirmed the move and he also stated that Santiago Mourino, will join the club.
He is a highly-rated 21-year-old Uruguayan centre-back.
Overnight transfer gossip
Karim Benzema, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Tammy Abraham lead the speculation.
Real Madrid legend Benzema could now snub a huge offer from newly-crowned Saudi champs Al-Ittihad.
And Manchester United might offer £30million-rated centre-back Maguire in part-exchange for Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount.
That's because the Red Devils are reportedly struggling to persuade the Blues to lower their £70m valuation of Maguire's England colleague.
Jose Mourinho's Roma are reportedly ready to sell striker Abraham to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions.
West Ham, Everton, Crystal Palace and Tottenham have been mentioned in connection with the 11-cap Englishman.
Meanwhile, the Hammers, Napoli, AC Milan and West Ham might fight it out for Arsenal frontman Folarin Balogun.
And Brighton are reportedly holding out for £75m for Moise Caicedo.
It's also suggested the Ecuador midfielder would rather join Arsenal than Chelsea or Liverpool.
Finally, David Raya's agent is said to have warned Brentford that the Red Devils' target could move for free next summer unless they lower their demands for the keeper in the upcoming transfer window.
Maguire could go in Mount exchange
EXCLUSIVE: Harry Maguire could form part of Manchester United’s package to land Chelsea’s Mason Mount, writes CHARLIE WYETT.
United are hopeful of securing Mount but they are some distance away from agreeing a fee with Chelsea wanting around £70million.
But Old Trafford skipper Maguire, 30, who looks certain to leave the club, is valued at about £30m and could be offered by United.
Manager Erik ten Hag has claimed that Maguire, who joined United for £85million in 2019, “has a decision to make” in terms of his future.
However, the pair have yet to stage any talks.
With the FA Cup final against Manchester City tomorrow, they are due to meet next week, although ten Hag looks certain to open the door for the player’s exit.
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino tried to sign Maguire when he was at Hull but the offer from Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was not good enough, so the defender signed for Leicester instead.
Benzema 'set to stay'
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is now expected to STAY - despite a huge offer from Saudi Arabia.
When asked about his future, Benzema said: "Why am I going to talk about my future when I'm at Real Madrid.
"The internet is talking and the internet isn't reality."
Gundogan would 'prefer Barca or Real to Arsenal'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan would rather join Barcelona or Real Madrid than Arsenal, claims Tim Sherwood.
Sherwood told : “I think if Barcelona come [in] or Real Madrid I think he’s got to jump and take that opportunity as he’s done it all here.
“Where’s he going to go? I can’t see him playing for another Premier League side. I know Mikel Arteta wants to take him, he knows the player inside-out, he’ll fit into anyone’s team.
“Man City will be all right without him, they’re not worried about Gundogan, I love him, I think he’s brilliant.”
Arteta ‘wants 4 new players’
Mikel Arteta is after two new midfielders plus a full-back and central defender.
That’s according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who said on his: “From what I understand, they will sign two midfielders this summer.
“They dream of Declan Rice plus one more. And also, new full-back, new centre back.
“So Arsenal want to sign important players for next season.”
Mason Mount release clause
Manchester United are hoping to pay less than £60million for Chelsea star Mason Mount.
Mount has agreed personal terms with United but there is a “£15-20m gulf in valuation” between the Manchester giants and the Blues.
CBS reporter Ben Jacobs tweeted: “As reported last week, #CFC will negotiate and sell if Mount indicates he wants to leave.
“But there is a £15-20m gulf in valuation. #MUFC are hoping for under £60m.”
Maguire could pocket huge pay-off
Harry Maguire is allegedly set to get a £10million pay-off from Manchester United to leave the club this summer.
The Red Devils captain, 30, had already suffered a dip in form before the arrival of Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford last summer.
But the England international’s struggles continued at the start of this season and now he has found himself regularly warming the bench.
Despite being linked with a transfer switch to both Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, exclusively revealed by Sun Sport, the defender has been adamant that he is happy at United.
However, Saturday’s FA Cup Final with Manchester City is reportedly “likely to be Maguire’s last game as a United”, according to the .
The centre-back was signed from Leicester City for £85m back in 2019.
Caicedo 'prefers Arsenal to Chelsea or Liverpool'
Brighton are "confident" Arsenal will cough up the full £75million asking price for Moises Caicedo as Chelsea and Liverpool hover.
The Ecuadorian anchorman, 21, has reportedly agreed personal terms and would rather join the Gunners than Chelsea or Liverpool.
Caicedo's potential arrival - on top of Arsenal's interest in Declan Rice - makes a summer exit for Granit Xhaka more likely.
But Emirates chief Mikel Arteta wants not just better players, but strength in depth.
He's demanding a better squad after Manchester City overhauled the Gunners to retain their Premier League crown.