Man United Considering Southgate as Manager: Latest Transfer Rumors
Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, is among the options being considered by Manchester United as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at the end of the season, according to ESPN. Alongside Southgate, Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, is also being considered for the position.
Barcelona has expressed interest in Mikel Arteta, the current Arsenal manager, as a potential replacement for Xavi, who will be leaving the Spanish club at the end of the season. However, Barcelona is aware that it may face difficulties in appointing Arteta, as reported by Relevo (in Spanish).
Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City are locked in a battle to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The 29-year-old German international is looking to leave Bayern this summer, as reported by Express.
Brighton head coach Roberto de Zerbi has a release clause of £12.8m. Any club interested in hiring him would have to meet this financial requirement. Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester United have all been linked with the Italian coach, according to Mirror.
Bayern Munich is ahead of Liverpool in the race to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next manager if he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. This information comes from The Telegraph (subscription required).
Liverpool has expressed interest in Richard Hughes as a potential sporting director. Hughes, who currently holds the position of Bournemouth’s technical director, will be leaving his role at the end of the season. Times (subscription required) reports that Hughes is more likely to join Newcastle United, but Liverpool could also consider Frederic Massara and Florent Ghisolfi for the position.
Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris St-Germain are all keen on signing 22-year-old Argentine midfielder Alan Varela from Porto. However, any club looking to secure his services would need to pay his release clause of £60m, according to Foot Mercato (in French).
Brazil midfielder Joelinton, who currently plays for Newcastle United, is looking to stay in the Premier League if he cannot agree on a new contract beyond 2025. Football Insider reports on his intentions.
Chelsea has shown interest in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. The 21-year-old Spanish forward has a release clause of £43m, making him a potential target for the London club, as reported by The Telegraph (subscription required). Additionally, Arsenal is also keeping tabs on Williams, along with Pedro Neto from Wolves and Ivan Toney from Brentford, according to Evening Standard.
West Ham has been offered the opportunity to sign Borussia Dortmund’s 34-year-old German winger Marco Reus as his contract expires this summer. Football Insider reports on the potential transfer.
Lastly, Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson, who is 33 years old, has stated that he has no regrets over leaving Liverpool and considers it the “best decision” for all parties involved, as reported by The Guardian.
In conclusion, the managerial position at Manchester United remains uncertain with Gareth Southgate and Thomas Frank being considered as potential replacements for Erik ten Hag. Mikel Arteta is a sought-after candidate for Barcelona, while Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City are vying for the signature of Joshua Kimmich. Roberto de Zerbi’s release clause could prove to be a hurdle for any club interested in securing his services. Xabi Alonso is leaning towards Bayern Munich if he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool is looking at Richard Hughes, Frederic Massara, and Florent Ghisolfi for their sporting director position. Alan Varela is a highly valued player with Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris St-Germain expressing interest in him. Joelinton hopes to remain in the Premier League if he cannot reach a new agreement with Newcastle United. Nico Williams is a target for both Chelsea and Arsenal, alongside Pedro Neto and Ivan Toney. West Ham has the chance to sign Marco Reus when his contract expires this summer, and Jordan Henderson has no regrets about leaving Liverpool.