Latest news (Transfer and contracts): Premier League and La Liga
As the summer transfer approaches, clubs look for better players and even better deals to lure them in. In the process, various footballers will be traded off to other clubs.
As clubs rebuild and fan circles shift, we have updates on the latest news in the Premier League and La Liga!
Premier League: News & Gossip
Man City interested in Pogba
Manchester City wants to acquire Paul Pogba on a free transfer when the Manchester United star's contract at Old Trafford expires this summer. He could be one of the few players to cross the divide in the city from red to blue if the deal is struck. Pep Guardiola wants to enhance his central midfield options, and Manchester City could choose Pogba.
Chelsea targets Bremer
Chelsea wants to land Torino's Gleison Bremer as they are currently hunting for a replacement for Antonio Rudiger. The Blues have assigned scouts to watch the Brazilian play ahead of the potential summer move. Rudiger will depart when his contract expires this season and move to Real Madrid.
Potter could be a potential Conte replacement.
If Antonio Conte exits the club this summer, Brighton boss Graham Potter will be chased after by Tottenham. Conte became the interim boss for the Spurs boss in November, but he might refuse to stay back if the club does not qualify for the Champions League. Potter could very well succeed him, but they would have to pay a release fee of around £10 million ($12.5m)
Man Utd target Reims striker Ekitike
Manchester United has enquired about the potential availability of Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. They might face competition for the accomplished 19-year-old from Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Newcastle.
Chelsea is struggling in the case of Haaland.
Chelsea is frustrated due to restrictions at Stamford Bridge stopping them from approaching Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. They are open to offloading Romelu Lukaku again and plan to invite another prolific frontman.
Chelsea wants to extend Mount's contract.
Chelsea wants to agree upon a contract extension with Mason Mount as questions are being thrown about his future at Stamford Bridge. The sanctions imposed on renewals and incoming transfers are affecting the Blues, but they are looking forward to making a deal with a home-grown England international midfielder.
La Liga: News and Gossips
Messi is linked with an MLS move.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Messi, who won a Ligue 1 title in his first season away from Barcelona, might transfer to MLS to finish his career with just one year left on his deal at PSG and a final World Cup with Argentina just around the corner.
Sevilla to chase Lo Celso
Sevilla is now in the race for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. The Argentine was out on loan at Villarreal during the second half of the campaign, and he was a crucial factor in his side's success in reaching the Champions League semi-finals. Villarreal is scared of being priced out of a deal as Sevilla prepares to sack the 26-year-old.
Barca about to make a bid for Wirtz in 2023
Florian Wirtz is being targeted by Barcelona, who might table a bid for him in 2023. The 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen star has been linked with several clubs, but he has not confirmed anything.
Sevilla is looking to take Lenglet away from Barcelona.
In the summer transfer window, Sevilla wants to usher Clement Lenglet away from Barcelona. The French defender has climbed down the ladder of greatness at Camp Nou and spent 18 months with the Andalusian club between January 2017 and July 2018.
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